"With three locations and a food truck, Soul and Smoke pairs barbecue with soul food flawlessly. The mac and cheese is filled with so much sharp cheddar the flavor bursts through the dish. The pulled pork is so well-seasoned that it needs no sauce—the taste of the meat stands alone. Grab carryout from their locations in Evanston and Avondale, or head to Accenture Tower in the West Loop." - phaithe norman, adrian kane