text: I am a BBQ fanatic and I give every place at least one shot at winning me over Let us just say Black Dog will be seeing a lot more of me Our waitress was very helpful happy and gave us good tips on what was good apparently everything from what we tried The ribs were great Pulled pork was really good nnThe sauces were OK but I could see myself learning to like them more I did not notice much dry rub but it is a good sign when ribs are not drowned in sauce I liked their french fries a lot and my wife loved the twice baked potato casserole Cannot comment on the drink selection or bar Overall it is a tight space and has a hip vibe being in a university town you expect that usually nnThe bartender with the TIGHT fro respect was energized and really brought an upbeat vibe to the post lunch hour rush nnOverall Black Dog was really good bordering on great for Illinois BBQ places and I have been to a lot We will be back soon