I start with a three-letter place to order a drink, end with an actor's prompt, and coat your grilled ribs in sweet, smoky flavor. What am I?
Barbecue sauce
Wordplay on 'Bar' (place for drinks) and 'Cue' (an actor's signal) spells 'Barbecue', the sauce used on grilled meats.
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