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Archive: May 25, 2007

Second-hand smokin'

Yeah, yeah: Everyone's going to be out grilling this weekend. Are you just too darn lazy? We know we are. So here are three places to let someone else do the 'cue for you:

1. Lem's Bar-B-Que-House, a vertible South Side barbecue institution, has been getting saucy since the '50s. 'Nuff said.

2. Sheffield's Backroom BBQ, the newest player in the barbecue scene is an addition to Sheffield's bar in Lakeview. How cool is this: Desserts include ice cream truck faves like bomb pops, Pushups and Neapolitan sandwiches.

3. Calvin's, a Logan Square spinoff of Smokin' Woody's (which for its name alone gets props), will be serving this Monday. While others are grilling for fun, they're grilling for work. Kind of ironic, huh?





Tell us where you'll be getting getting your 'cue this weekend?


Categories: Food and Drink
May 25, 2007 4:01 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

New Irish bar!

Irish Update: As I reported here earlier this week, Lawry's Tavern has closed after 73 years. But sure as spring, as one tavern dies, another takes its place. Look for Paddy Long's to pop up in the Lawry's address this summer. The new owners, Dublin natives, are working on a remodel and facade facelift and say to expect a traditional Irish pub in addition to its very Irish name (Paddy Long was the name of one the owner's grandfathers).  Stay tuned to my New on the Scene column for updates on new bars.




Categories: Food and Drink Karen Budell
May 25, 2007 1:18 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)
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