Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Restaurant Introduces American Regional BBQ Styles to Elk Grove Village

Elk Grove Village, Ill.(May 2009) - Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Restaurant (800 E. Higgins Rd., Elk Grove Village; 847-437-9555) celebrates its new American regional barbecue menus featuring monthly selections from Eastern North Carolina (June), Kansas City (July) and Texas (August) style barbecue, offered alongside its authentic and high quality Chicago style barbecue.

After traveling to different regions of the country, Sweet Baby Ray's is bringing its loyal customers a new experience throughout the summer months. In addition to the existing menu, June features Eastern Carolina barbecue, July presents Kansas City barbecue and August offers barbecue from Texas.

"We are happy to introduce different flavors to our customers with regional barbecue since they already appreciate the quality Chicago barbecue at Sweet Baby Ray's," says executive chef Paul Papadopoulos. "We have worked very hard on all of our regional creations to be authentic, using each style's distinctive ingredients and cooking methods."

June: Carolina BBQ

In June, enjoy Eastern North Carolina style barbecue, inspired by the way Eastern North Carolina uses the whole hog for its barbecue. Sweet Baby Ray's offers the Chopped Pork Sandwich, made from a whole smoked pig, including flavors of the shoulder, butt, tenderloin, ham, ribs, belly and hocks, served on a bun with a side of Carolina coleslaw, hush puppies and Eastern Carolina's unique vinegar-based barbecue sauce (no tomato or sugar) on the side ($9.49). Rib lovers can add a one-third slab of ribs for just $4.

July: Kansas City BBQ

Since Kansas City is thought by many to be the 'barbecue capital of America' and the home of the American Royal, the world's largest BBQ competition, the Sweet Baby Ray's team is pleased to add the city's barbecue style to its all-star lineup during the month of July. The restaurant's rendition of Kansas City style barbecue is the Quarter Smoked Chicken with Burnt Ends, similar to brisket reduction, served with the Original Sweet Baby Ray's Stovetop Recipe BBQ Sauce, a side of Kansas City style barbecue beans, Kansas City coleslaw and white bread ($10.49). Guests can add one-third slab of Baby Back or St. Louis ribs for only $4.

August: Texas BBQ
During the hot month of August, Sweet Baby Ray's introduces its version of TexasBrisket offered lean or "with flavor," served with the rich flavors from the fatty part of the brisket. The special menu includes a trio of Texas flavors with smoked brisket, smoked sausage (imported from Southside Market in Elgin, Texas) and pork spareribs, all served Texas style with Sweet Baby Ray's own Texas barbecue sauce, barbecue beans and potato salad, complimented with all-you-care-to-eat pickles, onions, jalapeño peppers, saltines and white bread ($11.49).

Chicago BBQ Everyday

For years, Sweet Baby Ray's has exceeded the expectations of its Chicago customers. Each Windy City patron has their favorite dish, from baby back ribs, to rib tips and hot links, but the high quality of food is what Sweet Baby Ray's prides itself.

In addition to the specials during these summer months, customers can order the signature dishes from the original menu. A restaurant favorite and a top selling item is the Pulled Pork Sandwich, seasoned with Sweet Baby Ray's special rub, smoked low and slow for up to 12 hours, hand pulled with love, and infused with The Boss for $8.99. True Sweet Baby Ray's fans can enjoy A Full Slab of Baby Back Ribs for $19.99

About the Restaurant

Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Restaurant is located at 800 E. Higgins Rd., Elk Grove Village, Ill. (847) 437-9555. The restaurant is open Monday and Tuesday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday Noon to 11 p.m. and Sunday

Noon to 9 p.m. Sweet Baby Ray's also offers a private room for special occasions. To learn more about Sweet Baby Ray's, call (847) 437-9555 or visit online at www.sbrbbq.com.