Best New Barbecue | Eat Out Awards 2013

Bub City

Early this winter, Jerrod, R.J. and Molly Melman revitalized an old Lettuce Entertain You concept their pops pioneered in the late ’80s, giving it new life via a giant American flag constructed from beer cans over the bar, pop-country concert posters, and a stage for live twang and karaoke. On the barbecue end, the strength is in the selection: Chef Doug Psaltis casts a wide net with burnt ends, ribs, pulled pork, brisket, lamb ribs, short ribs and more. 435 N Clark St (312-610-4200).

Other nomineesBig Bricks, Dat Bar-B-Q, Milt’s Barbecue for the Perplexed, Wrigley BBQ