There’s a moment when barbecue transcends mere food and becomes something spiritual – that’s what happens at Lem’s Bar-B-Q on Chicago’s South Side.
That iconic green and orange sign has been beckoning smoke-seekers to 311 East 75th Street for generations, standing as a beacon of hope in a world of mediocre meat.
You know you’re approaching hallowed ground when you first catch that whiff of hickory smoke from half a block away.
The aroma wraps around you like a warm hug from your favorite aunt – the one who always sneaks you an extra dessert when your parents aren’t looking…