Uncle John's BBQ [Mack is Back]

I'd go in not looking to compare apples and oranges. The South Side/West Side-by-way-of-the-Delta ribs-tips-links aquarium smoker form of BBQ (Chicago BBQ) is distinct. Some find the meat too chewey, smoky, rustic, whatever. Others complain about the sides (!). I don't share those views, but I can appreciate them.

However, unless there are people doing this style somewhere else, and doing it a lot better, I don't think the criticism by way of comparison makes a lot of sense. For example, the rib tips and brisket at Allen & Son suck compared to some I've had elsewhere. You can't even tell they are there.