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The Smoke Daddy Rhythm and Bar-B-Que

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Neighborhood: East Village / Ukrainian Village

1804 W. Division St.

Chicago, IL 60622

773-772-6656

Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)

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Smoke Daddy Rhythm and Blues, which opened in the summer of 1994, changed hands in 2005. Mike and Doug Dunlay, the cousins behind D.O.C. Wine Bar,Dunlays on the Square, and Dunlays on Clark are now running the show.

All the meat at the Smoke Daddy is slow-smoked in an authentic pit-barbecue oven. The signature Smoke Daddy BBQ sauce adds a savory touch. Live jazz and blues acts appear seven days a week, providing a perfect soundtrack for enjoying barbecue. Bookings are generally small combos, including some excellent traditional jazz fare, with regulars like Chicagobound, Expansion Project and the Urban Hog Wranglers. Bluesman Rockin' Johnny, Lenny Linn and Dave Specter have also played here. This is a small venue for music, and thus the live experience is laid-back and intimate. The dining room is lit low, keeping the atmosphere cool and comfortable. This is a good place for non-meat eaters as well, with a popular vegetarian barbecue sandwich.

Getting There

Cross Streets:: Division and Wood.

Parking:: Street Parking Difficult

Public Transportation:: CTA Bus: 70 Division, 50 Damen. Blue Line Train: Division Stop.

Wheelchair Access:: Yes

The Basics

Hours:: 11:30 a.m.-midnight Sunday-Thursday; 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m. Friday-Saturday (closing hours subject to change)

Cuisine:: American Regional and Barbecue

Meals Served:: Dinner and Lunch

Price Range:: $$$ ($16-$25)

Reservations:: Accepted. For parties of six or more.

Alcohol:: Full Bar. Bottles of wine are half price on Tuesdays.

Smoking:: No

Bar Style:: Lounge and Neighborhood

Audience:: Adults / 18+

Features

Carryout:: Yes

Atmosphere and Personality:: Theme. BBQ

ATM:: Yes. Across the street at the corner store.

Live Music:: Yes. Seven nights.

Features:: Catering, Free Admission, and On-site Merchandise. Full off-premise catering available. BBQ sauce, meat rub, Bloody Mary mix, hats and shirts. No buffet.