thetorch Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 On 6/15/2018 at 4:46 PM, RiseAndGrind said: My unpopular opinion: Sugar fire is one of the most overrated *it* restaurants in the area right now. *ducks* They went downhill quickly when they expanded. JohnnyJumpUp and slufanskip like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowry Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 34 minutes ago, thetorch said: They went downhill quickly when they expanded. I ate there one time and that was enough. I can’t understand why so many people like it. There are a lot better options out the for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slu let the dogs out? Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 On 6/15/2018 at 4:46 PM, RiseAndGrind said: My unpopular opinion: Sugar fire is one of the most overrated *it* restaurants in the area right now. *ducks* 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slu let the dogs out? Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 50 minutes ago, thetorch said: They went downhill quickly when they expanded. They not only expanded Sugarfire but opened up Hi Pointe, took over Forest Park Boathouse, and will be opening up a chicken place in the Loop. Usually such rapid expansion spells doom for restaurateurs, but props to Mike Johnson for going hard in the paint. It's worked out so far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 -I'm a Sugarfire fan, their brisket, ribs and especially turkey are usually winners, sometimes I wonder what they are doing on their daily specials with putting 7 or 8 items together, I've tried a couple of these and now just stick with the basics -I'm also a fan of Hi-Pointe, that's a good burger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Best wing sauce - Cousin Hugos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 7 minutes ago, wgstl said: Best wing sauce - Cousin Hugos. McGurks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Box and Won Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 13 minutes ago, wgstl said: Best wing sauce - Cousin Hugos. Syberg's is my personal favorite. GBL_Bills and JMM28 like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 27 minutes ago, Cowboy said: -I'm a Sugarfire fan, their brisket, ribs and especially turkey are usually winners, sometimes I wonder what they are doing on their daily specials with putting 7 or 8 items together, I've tried a couple of these and now just stick with the basics -I'm also a fan of Hi-Pointe, that's a good burger Sugarfire is good if you’re only other BBQ choice is bandanas. QUAILMAN, JohnnyJumpUp and billiken_roy like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BilliesBy40 Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 17 minutes ago, Box and Won said: Syberg's is my personal favorite. Syberg’s sauce is good stuff. The best wings I’ve had in St. Louis are at Shaved Duck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBL_Bills Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 43 minutes ago, billikenfan05 said: Sugarfire is good if you’re only other BBQ choice is bandanas. Hi-Point is incredible. For BBQ, would prefer the Pappy's family or BEAST. Really happy that BEAST opened up a location in the Grove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slu let the dogs out? Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 1 hour ago, wgstl said: Best wing sauce - Cousin Hugos. Passed that place a million times but I've never been there. Anything good besides their wing sauce? That was my grandpa's go-to spot after golf. Best wings in town? I hate mustard-based wing sauces so my answer may offend some: OB Clarks and Michael's Bar and Grill are my two faves. I prefer a crispier wing on the outside. STP had great trashed wings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almaman Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Beast is the best by far imo. Butcher Block location in the Grove has incredible Sunday buffet. I think all of the above bbq tasty at worst. I had left over Bandana's few weeks back and was tasty. for last 5 years I have eaten at hardly and bbq but BeastCraft. Life too short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slu let the dogs out? Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 18 minutes ago, GBL_Bills said: Hi-Point is incredible. For BBQ, would prefer the Pappy's family or BEAST. Really happy that BEAST opened up a location in the Grove. Best brisket - Salt + Smoke Best Pork steak - Beast. I'm not even a fan of pork steaks but theirs is unbelievable. They also have great turkey. Best sides? I think Sugarfire's sides are underwhelming. What BBQ joints have the best sides? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBL_Bills Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Just now, Slu let the dogs out? said: Best brisket - Salt + Smoke Best Pork steak - Beast. I'm not even a fan of pork steaks but theirs is unbelievable. They also have great turkey. Best sides? I think Sugarfire's sides are underwhelming. What BBQ joints have the best sides? Pappy's. Their coleslaw is perfect. Same for their beans and the sweet potato fries. JohnnyJumpUp likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 10 minutes ago, Slu let the dogs out? said: Passed that place a million times but I've never been there. Anything good besides their wing sauce? That was my grandpa's go-to spot after golf. Best wings in town? I hate mustard-based wing sauces so my answer may offend some: OB Clarks and Michael's Bar and Grill are my two faves. I prefer a crispier wing on the outside. STP had great trashed wings. Their most known for the burgers. And yes Hugos sauce is mustard based Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbj14 Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 1 hour ago, billikenfan05 said: McGurks Unrelated, but the honey mustard at McGurks might be the best I’ve ever had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almaman Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 39 minutes ago, Slu let the dogs out? said: Best brisket - Salt + Smoke Best Pork steak - Beast. I'm not even a fan of pork steaks but theirs is unbelievable. They also have great turkey. Best sides? I think Sugarfire's sides are underwhelming. What BBQ joints have the best sides? Beastcraft hands down. best house salad in town. Brussels sprouts which I kind of hate or delicious and the cauliflower is great also. They call their candy bacon a side too and it's off the charts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billiken_roy Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 10 minutes ago, almaman said: Beastcraft hands down. best house salad in town. Brussels sprouts which I kind of hate or delicious and the cauliflower is great also. They call their candy bacon a side too and it's off the charts. i love beast fries as well. beast imo has the best brisket in the world. i'd take their fatty brisket over any brisket anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 31 minutes ago, johnbj14 said: Unrelated, but the honey mustard at McGurks might be the best I’ve ever had. Friday Night, wings, chips and beers was the best low key part of living down the street from McGs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeSmetBilliken Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Slu let the dogs out? said: Best brisket - Salt + Smoke Best Pork steak - Beast. I'm not even a fan of pork steaks but theirs is unbelievable. They also have great turkey. Best sides? I think Sugarfire's sides are underwhelming. What BBQ joints have the best sides? I’d give Salt + Smoke the nod on best sides, mostly due to their white cheddar cracker mac. Fries are good too. Throw in a popover and it’s pretty solid. I am a fan of Sugarfire’s brisket and turkey. I don’t have it all that often though because I got tired of being in a food coma the entire afternoon at work after getting lunch there. Bought a few pounds of turkey there the other day for Easter brunch and lunches this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almaman Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 21 minutes ago, billiken_roy said: i love beast fries as well. beast imo has the best brisket in the world. i'd take their fatty brisket over any brisket anywhere. if this sh*t is over I'd meet you for lunch at the original one if u r on the east side. billiken_roy likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbj14 Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 7 minutes ago, billikenfan05 said: Friday Night, wings, chips and beers was the best low key part of living down the street from McGs If I could transport that beautiful bar to Chicago I would. Miss it every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgeldmacher Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Slu let the dogs out? said: Best brisket - Salt + Smoke Best Pork steak - Beast. I'm not even a fan of pork steaks but theirs is unbelievable. They also have great turkey. Best sides? I think Sugarfire's sides are underwhelming. What BBQ joints have the best sides? Agree on Salt+Smoke brisket - amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 6 minutes ago, cgeldmacher said: Agree on Salt+Smoke brisket - amazing -yes it is, every time I have had it, wonderfully consistent -I like smoked wings and think the offering from Diebergs is pretty good as they are from Hooters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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