Leons BBQ
Does anyone know the scoop about a Leon's that opened in Hammond on Indianapolis Blvd. My sister made the trek right after they first opened hoping to get some ribs but they told her they would not be done smoking until after 4 pm and she had to go away empty handed. She went on a return visit and found Leons gone. It was stil a BBQ joint so she went in. The staff told her that it was owned by relatives of Leons and that they had changed the name so she tried the ribs. She said they were terrible and she did not think Leons would be too pleased to be claimed as relatives.
By fryuprose
on Aug 12, 2005 11:50 AM
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Sounds like the "franchised" Leon's on north Ashland in Chicago. Newspaper reviews notwithstanding, it's terrible. Smoke has never exited the impressive looking chimney during any of the 6 mornings and afternoons a week that I have driven by since it opened. PS, the original south hside Leon's are fine, but not as good as others discussed here and on LTH.
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Hi Rosie:
My father owns the three Leon's BBQ places in Chicago and from June 2004 to April 2005, I operated a Leon's BBQ of Chicago (Daughter of the Original) in Hammond, Indiana on Kennedy Avenue.
Unfortunately, we were forced to close due to a disagreement with the owner of the Escalade building, Frank Burns, where we rented space.
I've been told Mr. Burns reopened the place as a bbq restaurant, but I had no idea he is claiming to be related to me and my dad. So, please feel free to spread the word --we have NO family members selling bbq in Hammond, Indiana.
Sorry you missed us while we were open in Hammond, however, within a few months we hope to REOPEN a Leon's BBQ of Chicago restaurant in a new location in Hammond, and pick up where we left off -- serving the kind of excellent bbq that has kept my Dad in business here in Chicago for over 60 years!
Hope to see you soon.
Gwen Wood
Daughter of the Original Leon's BBQ
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I MOVED TO KY 13YRS AGO. I THINKING ABOUT OPENNING A BBQ JOINT .WHERE CAN GET A PIT GRILL LIKE AT LEON'S AND ALL THE OTHER BBQ JOINTS IN CHI TOWN. I KNOW SOMEBODY MAKES THEM
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