Rub's Backcountry Smokehouse

The barbecue supply company and restaurant will reopen with a new name and more meats.

Barbecue master Jared Leonard has even whipped up a vegetarian version of Nashville Hot.

Eat fresh smoked brisket in the store's "BBQ Supply Pit Room" while getting pointers from the pitmaster.

Rehabbing a long-vacant Western Avenue storefront is taking longer than expected, owners said.

Plus: new parks, a bird walk and where to get mouth-watering barbeque.

The judges and people have spoken as Ribfest 2015 comes to a close.

The Budlong Pickle & Chicken Diner aims to revive a piece of doughnut history when it opens this summer.

Rub's Backcountry Smokehouse renovated a home and outfitted it for barbecue lovers.

The owners of Rub's Backcountry Barbecue are smoking two 15-pound briskets as they wait in line.

Jared Leonard plans to bring a smoker on wheels and cook two 15-pound briskets during the long wait.

The owner of Rub's Smokehouse in Rogers Park is opening a Wisc. retreat to swim, lounge and barbecue.

The sign at Western and Lunt avenues was illegally erected last year, a judge ruled.  

The Sixth Annual Baconfest Chicago was held at the UIC Forum this weekend.

Rub's Backcountry Smokehouse was shut down Thursday for reported health-code violations.

Owner Jared Leonard said rat droppings were found in areas away from where food is stored or prepared.