Evanston Lunch Group 3/21 12:30 Rub's Backcountry Smokehouse
Evanston Lunch Group 3/21 12:30 Rub's Backcountry Smokehouse
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Evanston Lunch Group 3/21 12:30 Rub's Backcountry Smokehouse
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Post #1 - March 7th, 2013, 5:48 pmFor our March get-together, the Evanston Lunch Group will be traveling slightly south of the Evanston border to Rub's Backcountry Smokehouse (formerly Rub BBQ) in Chicago, which recently expanded its menu and relocated to Western Avenue. Rub has gotten some recent LTH attention for its meats prepared using two 100% hardwood-burning smokers and a wood-fired grill:
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Menu here: http://www.backcountryq.com/rub-backcou ... -menu.html
Please join us on Thursday, March 21, at 12:30 pm. All are welcome!
Rub's Backcountry Smokehouse
6954 North Western Avenue
Chicago
773/675-1410"Life is a combination of magic and pasta." -- Federico Fellini
"You're not going to like it in Chicago. The wind comes howling in from the lake. And there's practically no opera season at all--and the Lord only knows whether they've ever heard of lobster Newburg." --Charles Foster Kane, Citizen Kane.
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Post #2 - March 7th, 2013, 6:45 pmSee you there!
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Post #3 - March 7th, 2013, 8:44 pmI'll be there.Toast, as every breakfaster knows, isn't really about the quality of the bread or how it's sliced or even the toaster. For man cannot live by toast alone. It's all about the butter. -- Adam Gopnik
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Post #4 - March 8th, 2013, 8:48 amI'm in!
I lunched there a week ago and posted to that discussion. I only got to try some of the foods there, but I loved what I had. The ribs will be the easiest thing to share that we've had in a long time! The brisket was outstanding also. I'm looking forward to hearing what others think of the custard-filled cornbread. I didn't get to try the brisket burger, but the description on the menu is enticing; maybe we can come up with some way to share one (or two) of them.
I assume Jared will hold the one large table for our group.
Note - At the time of my lunch, they did not have a sign up yet. In case they still don't, it's right next door to Jesse's Mexican Grill.
See you then!
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Post #5 - March 8th, 2013, 11:20 amCabbagehead and I will be there. Thanks for arranging, tarte tatin!
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Post #6 - March 8th, 2013, 11:28 amIf you'd allow a guy from Chicago to infiltrate your group I'd love to try this.Last edited by bean on March 8th, 2013, 11:46 am, edited 1 time in total.
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Post #7 - March 8th, 2013, 11:36 ambean wrote:If you'd allow a guy from Chicago to infiltrate your group I;d love to try this.
Psst.... Cabbagehead and I live in Chicago too....
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Post #8 - March 9th, 2013, 8:36 ambean wrote:If you'd allow a guy from Chicago to infiltrate your group I'd love to try this.
All are welcome at all Evanston Lunch Group gatherings - Evanstonians, Chicagoans, those from the LTH North Lunch Group, and even visitors from out of town!
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Post #9 - March 10th, 2013, 12:57 pmWe will join you,
Robert and Catherine
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Post #10 - March 19th, 2013, 2:04 amJust had an appointment cancel on me, so I should be there.
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Post #11 - March 19th, 2013, 12:39 pmBy my count, we are now 12:
nr706
GAF
nsxtasy
EvA + 1
Cabbagehead
bean
Robert and Catherine
lougord 99
moetchandon
tarte tatin
Anyone else care to join us? Looking forward to seeing one and all on Thursday!Last edited by tarte tatin on March 20th, 2013, 4:39 pm, edited 2 times in total."Life is a combination of magic and pasta." -- Federico Fellini
"You're not going to like it in Chicago. The wind comes howling in from the lake. And there's practically no opera season at all--and the Lord only knows whether they've ever heard of lobster Newburg." --Charles Foster Kane, Citizen Kane.
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Post #12 - March 19th, 2013, 7:45 pmWe are bringing our son along, so please add one more. Thanks!
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Post #13 - March 20th, 2013, 3:55 pmIf there is space still available, I would like to join you for lunch.
Sharon
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Post #14 - March 20th, 2013, 4:38 pmmoetchandon wrote:If there is space still available, I would like to join you for lunch.
Sharon
The more, the merrier! See you then.
I have edited the list above."Life is a combination of magic and pasta." -- Federico Fellini
"You're not going to like it in Chicago. The wind comes howling in from the lake. And there's practically no opera season at all--and the Lord only knows whether they've ever heard of lobster Newburg." --Charles Foster Kane, Citizen Kane.
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Post #15 - March 21st, 2013, 7:45 amSorry for the late notice, but it turns out I'm not going to be able to make it to this after all. I trust y'all will have a fine time in my absence.
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Post #16 - March 21st, 2013, 11:12 amLast minute: I'm in the general area and I'll try to hook up with you!
--Matt"If I have dined better than other men, it is because I stood on the shoulders of giants...and got the waiter's attention." --Sir Isaac "Ready to order NOW" Newton
"You worry too much. Eat some bacon... What? No, I got no idea if it'll make you feel better, I just made too much bacon." --Justin Halpern's dad
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Post #17 - March 21st, 2013, 8:44 pmThanks for a great lunch today guys! I hope everyone enjoyed themselves - and left full :0 Always a pleasure to meet a few folks from cyberspace in real life; you all were lovely guests and we were happy to host you at our restaurant!
Happy Q'in!
Jared
also, feel free to share feedback in our thread...I'm always up for good suggestions, comments, and of course compliments if you have any
Rub ThreadI love comfortable food, and comfortable restaurants.
http://pitbarbq.com
http://thebudlong.com
http://denveraf.com
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Post #18 - March 22nd, 2013, 2:49 pmJared,
Thanks for your hospitality and for taking care of us. I loved the tour of the smokers room next door. And I loved the brisket. And the ribs. And the cornbread. We'll be back soon!
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Post #19 - March 22nd, 2013, 3:05 pmThe thing that I liked best was Jared's genuine enthusiasm for BBQ and his hospitality, evidenced by the tour we received on the smoker room. The brisket was excellent, the ribs and sausage very good, the pulled pork a bit mushy, and the chicken a work in progress. The cornbread was considerable more moist than usual, to its credit (thanks to the custard) and the beans were very rich and flavorful. Although I ordered the Texas caviar (black-eye peas, peppers, etc), it will not be on my regular rotation. The truffled mac'n'cheese seemed out of place. At that price point there wasn't going to be real black truffles, so why go outside backcountry dishes?
I understand that Rub's is much improved, and if it continues to improve it might become a city-Q-destination. Right now it bests Merle's and certainly holds its own with Hecky's.
Cross-posted on the main Rub's thread.Toast, as every breakfaster knows, isn't really about the quality of the bread or how it's sliced or even the toaster. For man cannot live by toast alone. It's all about the butter. -- Adam Gopnik
