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The Man Who Brought Texas BBQ to Chicago
Barry Sorkin is an Illinois native with no formal food background. Here's how he opened one of the city's most successful restaurants.
Smoque BBQ in Chicago is the closest thing in the restaurant business to an overnight success. Even before it opened in December 2006, local food writers were already buzzing about newcomer in Irving Park on the city’s Northwest side.
Its Texas-style barbeque, including brisket and ribs, has landed it international attention. It won a 2012 Michelin Bib Gourmand award as one of the city’s best values.