Soul & Smoke

08/14/2026

Thank you so much to Eater Chicago and lisashames for this incredible story about our long-awaited opening.

This has been a long time coming. We’ve poured ourselves into every detail of this restaurant, and after years of dreaming, planning, building, rebuilding, and pushing forward, we’re finally ready to open the doors.

We can’t wait to show you what we’ve built and welcome you in.

Soul & Smoke Evanston opens September 1.

See you soon. ❤️

Owners D’Andre Carter and Heather Bublick created a monument to art and community with their first sit-down restaurant, opening on Tuesday, September 1.

05/25/2026

Memorial Day at Soul & Smoke 🇺🇸🔥

We’re open today and smoking all day long.
From prime brisket and pulled pork to baked mac & cheese and gumbo, we’re serving the comfort food people know and love us for.

Real smoke. Real soul.
Quality meats. No shortcuts. Ever.

Today we remember and honor those who served while gathering around good food, family, and community.

Dine in • Takeout • Catering

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05/21/2026

Excited to share two more pieces headed to the Evanston restaurant by the one and only .

When we started curating the art collection for this space, we knew we wanted Raspy’s work to be part of it. We catered her wedding years ago, and over time she and her husband became friends. There’s something really special about having artists you love — and people you love — help tell your story.

One of the pieces was created using materials pulled directly from Chef’s kitchen and the history of Soul & Smoke itself — spices, smoker ash, butcher paper, tray liners, pieces of the process that most people never think twice about. Seeing those everyday elements transformed into art that represents the soul of our restaurant was pretty emotional for us.

The second piece centers around connection and shared vision — the idea that community is built together, not alone. That feeling is woven into everything we’re trying to create in this space.

Art is such an important part of this restaurant. Every piece has intention. Every artist has a connection to our story, our city, or our community.

Can’t wait for everyone to experience it all together.

05/20/2026

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND IS MADE FOR BBQ 🔥

Preorders are now live for all your Soul & Smoke favorites - slow-smoked ribs, brisket, pulled pork, and all the sides your cookout actually wants. Whether you’re hosting the whole neighborhood, headed to the lake, or just trying to avoid standing over a grill all day, let us do the smoking for you.

Available for pickup at all Soul & Smoke locations Memorial Day weekend. We highly recommend ordering early before popular items sell out.

05/07/2026

Catch Soul&Smoke at the Night Market this Friday & Saturday from 5-10pm at Ignite Glass Studios.

We’re pulling up with the smoke, the flavor, and all the weekend vibes alongside some of Chicago’s favorite local makers and artists.

Come hungry, shop local, and make a night of it! Free entry. All ages. See y’all there.