Why No. 3? The iconic chicken wings served at Lillie’s Q restaurants were not an original menu item. The wings were created for a March Madness event and were received so well, they have been on t ...
Why No. 77? In 1977, the city of Buffalo, NY issued an official proclamation that July 29, 1977 be declared Chicken Wing Day. This celebrated the infamous Anchor Bar owners, the originators of the ...
Why No. 100? In Alabama, white barbeque sauce reigns king on smoked chicken. We took this traditional mayonnaise and vinegar-based sauce and raised it a few notches by adding in hot peppers for so ...
Why No. 94? 1994 was the year Charlie first arrived on Florida State’s campus. Not long after, he discovered a restaurant that served a dipping sauce for chicken tenders that changed his view on a ...
Why No. 55? Honeybees will visit 2 million flowers and fly approximately 55,000 miles collectively as a hive to produce one pound of honey. We combined this hard worked, natural goodness to our Go ...
Why No. 2? Charlie might be a 2x World Barbeque Champion, but he also started out his culinary career in French fine dining. This sauce has the casual elegance of fine dining meets a picnic. Sweet ...
Why No. 05? When the calendar turns to 5, our barbeque cravings turn to 10 for one reason: Memphis in May, with all its meaty, master-crafted barbeque glory. We’re lifelong fans, and, humbly, two- ...
Why No. 22? The original Lillie's Q restaurant site in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood at 1856 W. North Avenue, Chicago, 60622. So while we live to share barbeque flavors from around the country, ...
Why No. 27? It's for Lillie herself. Lillie was born in 1927 in Beaufort, SC and lived a long life full of love, wisdom, and the best damn barbeque you've ever tasted. While none of our sauces wou ...
Why No. 40? On any pilgrimage from our hometown Chicago, hopping on Route 40 always means you're close to barbeque havens like Shelby, Greensboro and Asheville. 657 miles have never been so worth it.
Good things come to those who wait. Charlie’s Limited Edition Smoky barbeque sauce is proof. Our 2022 batch was aged six months in a Kentucky bourbon barrel, it has just the right hints of brown s ...
Why No. 05? When the calendar turns to 5, our barbeque cravings turn to 10 for one reason: Memphis in May, with all its meaty, master-crafted barbeque glory. We’re lifelong fans, and, humbly, two- ...
Why No. 22? The original Lillie's Q restaurant site in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood at 1856 W. North Avenue, Chicago, 60622. So while we live to share barbeque flavors from around the country, ...
Why No. 40? On any pilgrimage from our hometown Chicago, hopping on Route 40 always means you're close to barbeque havens like Shelby, Greensboro and Asheville. 657 miles have never been so worth it.
Why No. 40? On any pilgrimage from our hometown Chicago, hopping on Route 40 always means you're close to barbeque havens like Shelby, Greensboro and Asheville. 657 miles have never been so worth it.
Why No. 27? It's for Lillie herself. Lillie was born in 1927 in Beaufort, SC and lived a long life full of love, wisdom, and the best damn barbeque you've ever tasted. While none of our sauces wou ...
Why No. 12? If you're roasting a pig in true Eastern North Carolina, whole-hog form, 12 hours is the minimum of time needed to really do the job right. Then once it's finally time to begin carving ...
Why No. 15? That's exactly how many cloves of garlic go into each batch. While it's not an ingredient that gets its name in lights like the peppers and vinegar, garlic is the final key that gives ...
Why No. 65? In our Chicago restaurant, our Ivory Alabama white barbeque sauce can get some puzzled looks. We always tell them the same thing. Hop on I-65, don't stop until you get to Decatur, Alab ...
Because we want everyone to enjoy the Southern flavors of Lillie’s Q, we created Zero Sugar Carolina. Equally balanced and tangy with hints of apple, this Western Carolina barbeque sauce is now av ...
Why No. 27? It's for Lillie herself. Lillie was born in 1927 in Beaufort, SC and lived a long life full of love, wisdom, and the best damn barbeque you've ever tasted. While none of our sauces wou ...
Why No. 65? In our Chicago restaurant, our Ivory Alabama white barbeque sauce can get some puzzled looks. We always tell them the same thing. Hop on I-65, don't stop until you get to Decatur, Alab ...
Why No. 40? On any pilgrimage from our hometown Chicago, hopping on Route 40 always means you're close to barbeque havens like Shelby, Greensboro and Asheville. 657 miles have never been so worth it.
Why No. 05? When the calendar turns to 5, our barbeque cravings turn to 10 for one reason: Memphis in May, with all its meaty, master-crafted barbeque glory. We’re lifelong fans, and, humbly, two- ...
Why No. 22? The original Lillie's Q restaurant site in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood at 1856 W. North Avenue, Chicago, 60622. So while we live to share barbeque flavors from around the country, ...
Why No. 12? If you're roasting a pig in true Eastern North Carolina, whole-hog form, 12 hours is the minimum of time needed to really do the job right. Then once it's finally time to begin carving ...
Why No. 28? These days, smoked brisket on its own is widely considered the king of the Texas barbeque menu. And what better way to celebrate the (barbeque) king than by honoring the state for whic ...
Why No. 16? We're proud to have two Memphis in May championships under our belt, and each one has their own story. In 2016, our Carolina Dirt rub was it. Our winning pork shoulder received all the ...
Why No. 78? The Q in our name isn't just for barbeque. It's for Charlie's dad Quito McKenna. And while we officially opened our doors in Chicago in 2010, you could say it really all started in 197 ...
Why No. 5? Creole is a refined style of cooking originating in Louisiana blending influences from five cultures, African, French, Spanish, Amerindian and Southern. The essence of Creole is found i ...
Why No. 78? The Q in our name isn't just for barbeque. It's for Charlie's dad Quito McKenna. And while we officially opened our doors in Chicago in 2010, you could say it really all started in 197 ...
Why No. 28? These days, smoked brisket on its own is widely considered the king of the Texas barbeque menu. And what better way to celebrate the (barbeque) king than by honoring the state for whic ...
Why No. 16? We're proud to have two Memphis in May championships under our belt, and each one has their own story. In 2016, our Carolina Dirt rub was it. Our winning pork shoulder received all the ...
Why No. 28? These days, smoked brisket on its own is widely considered the king of the Texas barbeque menu. And what better way to celebrate the (barbeque) king than by honoring the state for whic ...
Why No. 16? We're proud to have two Memphis in May championships under our belt, and each one has their own story. In 2016, our Carolina Dirt rub was it. Our winning pork shoulder received all the ...
Why No. 78? The Q in our name isn't just for barbeque. It's for Charlie's dad Quito McKenna. And while we officially opened our doors in Chicago in 2010, you could say it really all started in 197 ...
Why No. 16? We're proud to have two Memphis in May championships under our belt, and each one has their own story. In 2016, our Carolina Dirt rub was it. Our winning pork shoulder received all the ...
Why No. 28? These days, smoked brisket on its own is widely considered the king of the Texas barbeque menu. And what better way to celebrate the (barbeque) king than by honoring the state for whic ...
Why No. 28? These days, smoked brisket on its own is widely considered the king of the Texas barbeque menu. And what better way to celebrate the (barbeque) king than by honoring the state for whic ...
Why No. 16? We're proud to have two Memphis in May championships under our belt, and each one has their own story. In 2016, our Carolina Dirt rub was it. Our winning pork shoulder received all the ...
Why No. 86? Time for a Georgia agriculture history lesson. Vidalia onions are not only named after Vidalia, GA, but they're so uniquely sweet and delicious that Georgia decided that's the only pla ...
Why No. 86? Time for a Georgia agriculture history lesson. Vidalia onions are not only named after Vidalia, GA, but they're so uniquely sweet and delicious that Georgia decided that's the only pla ...
Why No. 16? We're proud to have two Memphis in May championships under our belt, and each one has their own story. In 2016, our Carolina Dirt rub was it. Our winning pork shoulder received all the ...
Why No. 16? We're proud to have two Memphis in May championships under our belt, and each one has their own story. In 2016, our Carolina Dirt rub was it. Our winning pork shoulder received all the ...
Why No. 15? That's exactly how many cloves of garlic go into each batch. While it's not an ingredient that gets its name in lights like the peppers and vinegar, garlic is the final key that gives ...
Why No. 15? That's exactly how many cloves of garlic go into each batch. While it's not an ingredient that gets its name in lights like the peppers and vinegar, garlic is the final key that gives ...
Why No. 00? It's simple really: if it aint broke, don't break it. The secrets to great barbeque often lie in what you don't do. Don't overheat. Don't move the meat around too much. Don't think it ...
Why No. 00? It's simple really: if it aint broke, don't break it. The secrets to great barbeque often lie in what you don't do. Don't overheat. Don't move the meat around too much. Don't think it ...
Why No. 34? Well, they say it pretty well themselves: The Masters is a tradition unlike any other. And when it comes to food, there's no tastier Masters tradition than the pimento cheese sandwich. ...
Why No. 34? Well, they say it pretty well themselves: The Masters is a tradition unlike any other. And when it comes to food, there's no tastier Masters tradition than the pimento cheese sandwich. ...
Why No. 98? It was the year Charlie enrolled in New York's Culinary Institute of America. With a lifelong passion for cooking, thanks to Lillie, it was here that he truly honed his craft - startin ...
Why No. 98? It was the year Charlie enrolled in New York's Culinary Institute of America. With a lifelong passion for cooking, thanks to Lillie, it was here that he truly honed his craft - startin ...
