Did you get to Famous Dave's in Oakton before you left? Some may find the Upper Midwest kitsch a bit much (brings back memories for me), but they do various meats (including beef) in various styles (both tomato- and vinegar-base).
grumble grumble inferior meat not pit-roasted too dependent on sauces not that I have a dog in this race....
Ahem.
(Dave himself is a very nice man and a hell of a businessman, though.)
But, but, but.... Barbecue sauce!
I'm with you, ex-Internet Hubby. BBQ sauce -- YUM.
But, but, but.... Barbecue sauce!
The BBQ wears the sauce, the sauce does not wear it.
I remember the first (and only) time I tasted Northern "barbecue" in Milwaukee when I ordered ribs from a late-night delivery place while attending GenCon. Not only were no spices or sauces used, I suspect they actually boiled the meat to remove any natural flavor that might have resulted from grilling.
I'm with you, ex-Internet Hubby. BBQ sauce -- YUM.
Seriously. True barbecue should involve a bib. And possibly a hose-down afterward.
sara - do not drink at the work function. also? I might need an early fall outing soon. wanna go play?