If by some odd chance any of you ever travel down hwy 41 through Marion county, you will pass the Bbq shack halfway between Geneva and Buena Vista. Its in the middle of nowhere, along with the IGA store next to it. Fantastic barbecue, tea, and stew. Try it. You won't regret it. Or try their...
One time a guy told me, "give me Guinness or give me death!"...I always thought Guinness was the alcohol equivalent of death.
Sweetwater brewery makes some decent stuff. They're located downtown on Armour drive.