Bell Heir’s BBQ Will Open Soon in Chicago’s South Side | Eater Chicago

"Opening Friday, February 3 at 704 W. 47th Street, this to-go barbecue venture from chef Tyris Bell (a South Side native and great-grandson of Luella Funches) centers on hickory-smoked rib tips and barbecue turkey legs served with baked macaroni and cheese. While drawing on his great-grandmother’s recipes and experience managing his family’s soul-food restaurant since 2015, he’s also expanding beyond tradition with crowd-pleasers like pizza and nachos piled with juicy brisket—the pizza crust described as thicker than tavern style but thinner than pan and cut into triangles. The concept emphasizes family roots and the communal joy of backyard barbecues, involves his son Travon in the business, relied on tastings done at the family restaurant, and starts as a seat-free takeaway with the possibility of adding dine-in seating if the business grows." - Naomi Waxman