Information: Gus’s Barbecue

Gus’s Barbecue Rating: * 1/2Location: 808 Fair Oaks Ave. (at Mission Street), South Pasadena; (626) 799-3251; www.gussbbq.com.Ambience: Established in 1946 and now under new ownership with a freshened up decor and an updated menu that more closely focuses on barbecue. Generous portions and moderate prices.Service: Friendly and attentive.Price: Appetizers, $6 to $10; salads, $7 to $14; barbecue specialties, $15 to $24; burgers, $11 to $12; sandwiches, $9 to $12; sides, $3.25 to $4.75; dessert, $3.75 to $7.Best dishes: Spicy smothered hot wings, cast iron corn bread, BBQ sliders, shredded onion strings, Memphis-style baby back ribs, Southern fried chicken, pulled pork sandwich, coleslaw, redskin potato salad, sugar snap peas, red velvet cake.Wine list: About 20 middle-of-the-road wines by the glass or bottle. Corkage fee, $10.Best table: One of the big booths that run down the middle of the dining room.Details: Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, until midnight Friday and Saturday. Full bar. Street and lot parking in back. Reservations for six or more only.To see a photo gallery, go to latimes.com/food.Rating is based on food, service and ambience, with price taken into account in relation to quality. ****: Outstanding on every level. ***: Excellent. **: Very good. *: Good. No star: Poor to satisfactory.