BBQ Spot Reinvents Itself, Makes Huge Improvements

Rub’s Backcountry Smokehouse is a distant memory now that the BBQ Supply Co. is fully in charge along Western Avenue in the West Rogers Park neighborhood, near the city’s border with Evanston. When things weren’t going well, Rub’s decided to reconcept and refine the business. After six years, the upgrades have been significant – a new pitmaster and menu, among other things. They also just opened a second location in Hyde Park on 53rd Street.