R.U.B. BBQ
- Neighborhood: Chelsea
- 208 W 23rd St
- New York, NY 10011
- 212-524-4300
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
Ordering Middle American cuisine for lunch is common across this metropolis. RUB owner Paul Kirk wants to make it more so, with his barbecue pit prepared to perfection. Texas doesn’t feel so far away when you walk into this 'cue emporium. The decor is spare, and the focus is on the food. From deep-fried ribs to deep-fried Oreos, dishes are served quickly and with down-home debonair.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Between 7th & 8th Aves.
The Basics
- Hours:
- Tue.-Sun., 12 p.m.-11 p.m.
- Cuisine:
- American Southern, Barbecue, Beef, and Ribs
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
Features
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Laid Back Casual
- Features:
- Takeout/Carryout
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"Just okay BBQ"
By saraht from Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, June 21, 2009
Many people have raved about RUB to me but when I finally tried it, it was unimpressive. The food was cafeteria-like fare and the ambiance is like ...
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