Off to Ribfest 2013

I follow few traditions. That said, walking up to Ribfest Chicago on the first weekend of June has become one. In just a little bit, Parker and I will head out into the crystal-clear, 19°C, late-Spring weather, and get us some ribs.

Before we go, a recap. This will be our 5th Ribfest in six years. Before we started our hike I thought it would help me to remember which vendors I've tried in years past:

2012:

• Mrs Murphy's
• Chicago BBQ
• Corner 41
• Smoke Daddy

2011:

• Mrs Murphy's
• The Piggery
• Pitchfork
• Chicago BBQ

2010: We didn't go to Ribfest because of my sister's wedding. A fair trade, I think.

2009:

• Lincoln Restaurant
• Mrs Murphy's
• Chicago BBQ
• Fireplace Inn
• Hickory's BBQ

2008:

• Cy's
• Gale St. Inn
• Fireplace Inn
• Chicago BBQ

The 5.1 km walk should take us a little over an hour. On the way back I'll probably continue the tradition established in 2008 by grabbing a beer on SoPo's dog-friendly patio. This also helps by stretching the return walk out to 6 km, in order to work off more ribs.

I may not eat more than a few lentils for the next two days, though...