Bub’s Bar-B-Q is a time capsule, really, says new chef-owner Andrew Garlo, who’s looking to balance tradition with new energy as he takes over the storied eatery. Bub’s Bar-B-Q

Bub’s Bar-B-Q in Sunderland is well set up for summer outdoor dining, punctuated on special occasions with live music. Bub’s Bar-B-Q

Fingers sticky with barbecue sauce. Belly full. Smoky, spicy flavors lingering on your tongue as you lean back and sigh, the light fading on the fields around you. It’s a recipe for a summer night done right at Bub’s Bar-B-Q in Sunderland.