budrichard wrote:We have switched to Rockwood supplied by the BBQGUYS on-line.
G Wiv wrote:budrichard wrote:We have switched to Rockwood supplied by the BBQGUYS on-line.
No doubt Rockwood is high quality lump charcoal. Couple of problems, at least from my perspective. Cost, $1.66/lb very pricey. Shipping, and handling in general, tends to break lump into overly small pieces.
If I could buy Rockwood locally for under a buck a pound I'd pounce like a Ninja Turtle on a slice of pizza.
I use 5 to 7 pounds of lump per session, at least for the way I've been cooking lately. Have 80/lbs of Royal Oak lump charcoal on hand, enough for ~maybe~ a month.
Kingsford Kingsford everywhere and not a drop to burn.
A-1 Country Firewood wrote:Due to COVID-19 we will close a hour earlier 5pm Tues-Sat thru April 15th then revisit as needed - If you would like to remain in vehicle and have order ready on arrival please phone Brian ph# 708-845-9413 with order and credit card info-Thank you and Stay Safe
Darren72 wrote:Did you see note on their Yelp page?A-1 Country Firewood wrote:Due to COVID-19 we will close a hour earlier 5pm Tues-Sat thru April 15th then revisit as needed - If you would like to remain in vehicle and have order ready on arrival please phone Brian ph# 708-845-9413 with order and credit card info-Thank you and Stay Safe
gastro gnome wrote:Anyone know if A1 Country Firewood (linked upthread) is open? They are where I've gotten 30 or 40 lb bags of lump charcoal in recent seasons. Usually lasts me the summer (although I don't grill or smoke as much as I should). Large pieces and reasonable pricing from what I can recall.
I just called and got their machine, but since it's an all outdoor operation, one might think they are still operating.
Willkat98 wrote:Not sure exactly your locale, but have you tried GFS?
I've got a neighborhood source. I wouldn't tell just anyone this except a barbecue lifecoach type. I occasionally visit the liquor store at Milwaukee and Central to pin a church choir practice announcement on their bulletin board They reliably have bags of lump near the entrance, before you reach the registers. It's usually Royal Oak blue bag (20 lb) but tonight (posting a choir practice canceled notice), it was Nature Glo foodservice. They had a few other types, one was mesquite briquettes but I didn't recognize the other.G Wiv wrote:Royal Oak natural lump charcoal has replaced toilet paper, yeast, flour, hand sanitizer, and fresh ground burger meat as the disappearing, actually disappeared, pink rabbit of shopping. Notice I say natural lump, as the Royal Oak brand briquets, quick light etc are mostly available. I rather cut off a toe than use match-lite, quick-lite charcoal.
BrendanR wrote:I've got a neighborhood source. I wouldn't tell just anyone this except a barbecue lifecoach type. I occasionally visit the liquor store at Milwaukee and Central
Cathy2 wrote:Hi,
Is Burger Brothers now off limits to small non-restaurant purchases? I don't see them mentioned like they once were.
Regards,
Cathy2
Cathy2 wrote:Is Burger Brothers now off limits to small non-restaurant purchases? I don't see them mentioned like they once were.
G Wiv wrote:When I spoke to BB yesterday they had Mexican origin mesquite lump in stock, I did not ask price as that is not something I use except in the most pinchy of pinches.
Darren72 wrote:I’m a fan of this stuff. It’s probably Lazzari brand (or the food service version).
budrichard wrote:BTW, the reason for on-line with the BBQGuys is that there is a Pandemic going on.
Not very keen on driving around and going into stores at this time.
BrendanR wrote:I've got a neighborhood source. I wouldn't tell just anyone this except a barbecue lifecoach type. I occasionally visit the liquor store at Milwaukee and Central
G Wiv wrote:I will probably head to Paterno's Pizza/Foremost Liquor (two separate businesses) in the next couple of days.
Glad to help.G Wiv wrote:Score! I picked up bags of Nature-Glow lump 20/lbs for $15.99. Paterno's had 40/lb bags of lump for $25.99 but it was mesquite, which is low on my lump list.
G Wiv wrote:Score! I picked up bags of Nature-Glow lump 20/lbs for $15.99.
spinynorman99 wrote:Costco's had a steady supply of Cowboy brand lump hardwood.
G Wiv wrote:Cathy2 wrote:Is Burger Brothers now off limits to small non-restaurant purchases? I don't see them mentioned like they once were.
Burger Brothers is still open to the public, I mention them upthread on 6.19.20. Berger Brothers is out, no stock, hasn't seen Royal Oak lump in weeks.
When I spoke to BB yesterday they had Mexican origin mesquite lump in stock, I did not ask price as that is not something I use except in the most pinchy of pinches.
I spoke to a few people in the know yesterday and the rumblings I heard were that Royal Oak was acquired and is going through a few acquisition pains exacerbated by the pandemic.
Whoa, whoa..save some for the rest of us. This was only supposed to get you through between pallet-load deliveries.G Wiv wrote:Foremost Liquor currently has a decent supply, there were only two out more in back. I may buy additional as I have room in my garage.