Real Urban Barbecue Oak Brook Grand Opening, Nov. 17 Celebration with Free BBQ
In celebration, the first 100 'cue fanatics in line will receive a complimentary sandwich of their choice, and the first guest in queue will win free barbecue for a year!
Located at 2119 Clearwater Drive off of York Rd. and W. 22nd Street, the new "Smoke Brook" restaurant will open for lunch and dinner, while specializing in corporate and private catering, and carry-out.
Their bark is as great as their bite. Equipped with a "Smoking Room" capable of producing more than 3,000 lbs. per day of "low and slow" smoked items- like St. Louis style and baby back ribs ordered dry, wet or to "perfection"; pulled pork, Texas sausage, turkey, brisket and chicken- Oak Brook's smoking capacity is more than Real Urban Barbecue's other two locations combined.
"This new restaurant is our largest yet," says owner Jeff Shapiro. "Big flavor, big smokers and even bigger stomachs. We are the first barbecue location to enter the Oak Brook market, and we are excited to serve our award-winning fare here."
Real Urban Barbecue is also the first restaurant to bring the delicacy of perfectly charred, caramelized burnt ends to Chicago, and now Oak Brook. Top it all off with RUB's homemade, signature sauces, and pair with comfort sides like mac & cheese, sweet potato soufflé and golden corn bake. Sandwiches and fresh salads are also guest favorites.
Real Urban Barbecue will have a dedicated door for carry-out order pick up, plus counter seating, booths and tables for 75 guests; with an additional space for 60 people available to reserve for private and corporate parties. In Spring 2015, RUB will unveil their new patio area complete with decorative lighting and music throughout that will seat an additional 60 people.
Real Urban Bakery…Come for the barbecue, stay for the dessert. Under the direction of executive pastry chef Kristi Loucks, the new Oak Brook location features an extended bakery section for all of RUB's homemade desserts including cupcakes, cake balls, whoopee pies, cakes, and pies.
For more information, seasonal hours, the full menu and catering information visit www.RealUrbanBBQ.com or call the Oak Brook restaurant at (847) 947-6474.
Real Urban Barbecue's Oak Brook location will be open Monday - Friday 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., or until products sell out.
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Real Urban Barbecue's Accolades:
Chicago Magazine's "Hot List" and Reader's Choice "Best BBQ"
Chicago Tribune's "Essential Barbecue Bites" for Burnt Ends
Voted "Best BBQ" by the readers of Make It Better Magazine, Highland Park Patch and Daily Herald
Awards in both Judges Choice and People's Choice categories at Ribfest Chicago
"Best Service" at Taste of Highland Park
"First Place People's Choice" at Windy City BBQ Classic at Soldier Field
"Most Creative Item" for BBQ Nachos at Little Bear Ribfest in Vernon Hills
Featured on the Food Network's Eating America
Favorite among celebrities and athletes
Jeff Shapiro's Bio & Accolades: Prior to opening Real Urban Barbecue, Highland Park native Jeff Shapiro worked for Lettuce Entertain You for 14 years at restaurants including Bones, RJ Grunts, Bub City, Pappagus and PJ Clarke's. He most recently served as director of operations of Carmichael's Steak House in Chicago for six years. Shapiro has been winning trophies in the BBQ competition circuit for many years under the team name Dr. Deckle and Mr. Hide. Well before "urban barbecue" became the trend it is today, Shapiro's feverish passion has had him touring the major regional BBQ markets in the U.S.
-2012 Entrepreneur of the Year by the GLMV Chamber of Commerce for heading a new and leading business in Vernon Hills.
-Character Counts Pillar Award from the City of Highland Park Alliance, North Shore School District 112 and Highland Park High School, based on his representation of the Six Pillars of Character within the community.
-Honored for his work with USO of Illinois.