The brisket and rib tips are the reason this Evanston outpost earned a real following before the expansion ever happened -- and they're still the reason to come try it before everyone else catches on to the upgrade. Taking over the space next door let the kitchen go well beyond counter-service barbecue: smoked oxtail, full pasta dishes, and actual steaks now sit on the menu alongside the brisket, a genuine jump in ambition for a restaurant that started as a smoke shack.
With a 4.1-star average across 573 reviews, it's not a hidden secret anymore, but it's still earned its spot rather than coasted on hype. Hours run 11am-8:30pm most days, until 9pm Friday and Saturday.
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