Alligator in the NW burbs

Anyone know where to get Alligator meat in the NW burbs? Or anywhere for that matter?

Pappadeaux, a Cajun-themed restaurant in Westmont adjoining Route 83 just north of Ogedn Avenue, serves a variety of alligator, but doesn't sell the meat. The restaurant is in all respects excellent. Come to think of it, I believe there's one in Arlington Heights, too. Get the onion rings!

We had some alligator in Cajun country - where it's hard to find a bad restaurant - a few years ago, and weren't much taken with it.

Stick to mudbugs.

I have had alligator at several church festivals in and around Lake Charles and Lafayette areas. I thought the meat was pretty good if properly cooked using a slow cooking method.

The last time that I saw it in the midwest was at Cleveland's West Side Market (25th and Lorain Ave).

In the anywhere for that matter category:

I just called to reconfirm:

Closed early June, 2010:
Captain Porky's Inc
39210 N Sheridan Rd
Zion, IL
Phone: (847) 872-4460

Open June, 2010:
Captain Porky's - established 1984
US 41 & Wadsworth Road
38995 Route 41
Wadworth, IL
Phone: 847/360-7460
Fax: 847/360-7461
http://www.CaptainPorky.com

They can sell you frozen meat or prepared food.

Regards,

Crabby Jack's (formerly Lousiana Seafood Exchange) retails alligator and all kinds of other South Louisiana seafood and related fare.

Crabby Jack's
428 Jefferson Hwy.,
Jefferson, LA
(504) 833-CRAB (2722)

davecamaro1994 wrote:Anyone know where to get Alligator meat in the NW burbs? Or anywhere for that matter?

I bought it once at Joe Caputo's in Palatine. Not sure if they always have it. It was in the frozen bin of exotic stuff near the fresh meats.

Joe Caputo's and Sons
2070 N. Rand Rd, Palatine, IL
Tel: 847-705-7200

I thought I saw it at Caputos before as well but I called and they said they did not have it. Wether they actually looked or not who knows.
Thanks everyone for your input. In case you are wondering I am making a jumbalaya for Christmas. Hopefully it will contain the gator, andouille, and crawfish, plus all my special spices. mmm good.