{"id":13792,"date":"2015-03-17T11:01:17","date_gmt":"2015-03-17T16:01:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/burgersdogspizza.com\/?p=13792"},"modified":"2015-03-17T11:01:17","modified_gmt":"2015-03-17T16:01:17","slug":"blues-bbq-and-grill-review-east-dundee-il","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.peterstromquist.com\/?p=13792","title":{"rendered":"Blues BBQ and Grill Review – East Dundee, IL"},"content":{"rendered":"
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So there were these guys, living in Maryland, disgusted with the state of ‘cue in the area, so they bought a truck and created their own. \u00a0From there, they have expanded to brick and mortars in \u00a0Virginia and East Dundee, IL. \u00a0 The latter location seems like a stretch for managing, but hey, their working overtime leads to better meal opportunities for me.<\/p>\n

I tried to get in here last time through town, but it was closed for a private party. \u00a0Not so tonight. “The Blues” peddles a variety of BBQ entrees and styles (KC, Memphis, Savannah). \u00a0 I enjoy South Carolina \/ Georgia “yellow” BBQ, which was made famous, I suspect, by the late regional pitmaster Maurice\u00a0Bessinger, and his regional chain of “Piggy Park<\/a>” BBQs. In addition to the mustard based sauce, ‘cue in those parts are just as likely to use chopped ham as pulled pork. \u00a0It’s a tasty experience.<\/p>\n

The full menu<\/a>\u00a0at Blues BBQ incorporates the ‘cue with a number of Southern staples and sides, like fried green tomatoes, collard greens and the like.<\/p>\n

They make their sauces in-house, and the KC one leans toward the ‘sweet’ end of the taste spectrum, while the others are more the vinegar variety. They have a ‘secret’ kitchen seasoning they call “crack,” which they apply amply to many of the dishes. \u00a0If you’re sensitive to salt, as for your hand-cut, fresh fries unseasoned.<\/p>\n

I’ve been blessed lately in the burger world, to have consumed some really outstanding beef patties, and tonight was no exception. Prepared as ordered to medium rare, the 8 oz slap o’ meat, dressed with lettuce and a crispy tomato was darned near burger perfection. \u00a0The toasted rolls are hearty, soft enough for your palate, but substantial enough to securely hold the patty.<\/p>\n

As I previously opined, the menu is lengthy, and I’d stop again to try some of the other dishes – they also have a lot of appetizers that look interesting and some special craft cocktails if you’re into that.<\/p>\n

Whether you find yourself in suburban Chicago<\/a>, Roanoke, VA<\/a>, or Frederick, MD<\/a>, look up the Blues BBQ guys for some good grub.<\/p>\n

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