BBQ

I was born and raised in Missouri and have lived in the Show Me State most of my life and I can attest to the fact that my people talk a lot. I mean that as a compliment. However, there are a number of things you will never ever hear a Missouri person say. This is just the start of phrases you'll rarely if ever hear uttered within our borders.

This is so obvious I'm almost too embarrassed to share it. I said "almost". It's the "ultimate bucket list" food item from Missouri and the choice is a big freaking duh moment that will have you rolling your eyes.

Amazing smoked meat covered in BBQ sauce, delicious sides, and more can be found at Indiana's best BBQ joint. Think you know what it is?

When the dust settles on the holidays you're going to need something that fills your belly.

Most of America thinks of Illinois as a pizza and hot dogs state but maybe that should all change.

Sorry, Chicago...The best BBQ in the state of Illinois is located in a small town in the central part of the state. Here are the details on the award-winning BBQ that is a must-try for foodies in the Land of Lincoln.

Every town has at least one great BBQ place, right? Apparently, not...A town in the Land of Lincoln made the list of worst places for BBQ in the US, which town do BBQ lovers need to avoid?

Sometimes you just get a hankering for some BBQ and it can't wait, so you have to know where to eat the good stuff.

If you blink you might pass the best barbecue joint in Illinois.

Our Midwestern standards for BBQ are so much higher than the rest of the country, it's not even funny. That's why a declaration that one is superior to all the rest gets my attention. That being said, food experts (really) say for the best BBQ in Illinois, you need to not go to Chicago, but a completely different destination instead.