BBQ Bonanza

Barbeque joints have been popping up all over the city. Unlike  famous BBQ cities like Memphis or Kansas City, Chicago doesn't really have a barbecue style of its own. The good news is, we have lots of restaurants that are glad to take regional influences from elsewhere and assemble a barbecue greatest hits of sorts – where you can get multiple BBQ styles under one roof. Check out the following spots for some good BBQ:

Chicago q – Upscale BBQ… an oxymoron? Perhaps, but it seems to work. The space is super cute – full of southern character and charm. And the food is delicious too. The portions are huge and you are guaranteed to leave stuffed to the brim! If you have any room for dessert, try the cheesecake. You will not be disappointed!

1160 N Dearborn St
(between Elm St & Division St)

(312) 642-1160
http://chicagoqrestaurant.com/


Lillie’s Q – This modern BBQ joint is a little more causal than Chicago q. Chicago q's strength is its ribs, while Lille's Q's strength is its other meats. Each table has 5 different sauces to choose from (who doesn’t love a variety of sauces to taste!?) Try the pulled pork shoulder, which is cooked in the smoker for over 12 hours.

1856 W North Ave
(between Honore St & Elk Grove Ave)

(773) 772-5500
http://www.lilliesq.com/

New on the scene:

Barn & Company – Newly opened in the old Grand Central space. Still working out the kinks, but this place definitely has potential. Right now – enjoy their huge outdoor patio. This fall/winter – Barn & Co. will be a great place to watch football! Try the smoked pulled pork nachos. Yum!

950 W Wrightwood Ave.
(between Lincoln Ave & Sheffield Ave)

(773)832-4000

http://www.barnandcompany.com/