Jared Leonard

Jared Leonard announced he's taking over the space vacated by Bunny; Lincoln Square spot still coming.

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.

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.

Jared Leonard, owner of Rub's Backcountry Smokehouse on Western Avenue, is leading the effort.

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.  

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.

Jared Leonard wore the pig-head mask because "It was the warmest face mask I own."

No electricity or gas is allowed at "Chicago's premier pitmaster competition."

The property owner says: "I don’t think it’s causing any problems to the neighbors."