Fat Willy's Rib Shack

Description
Can good barbecue exist on the North Side? We think so, and this is it. Instead of the South Side tradition of cash 'n' carry, here there's an actual dining room, a comfy no-frills spot with a beer and wine list and a house cocktail called the Hogarita (think cran-citrus margarita). For starters, skip the Eckrich-like hot links and go for the smoky, greasy rib tips and an insanely rich mac and cheese. Move on past boring salads to a slab of baby backs and the beef brisket sandwich with caramelized onions and horseradish. Add a touch of sauce to the latter; both the tangy mild and the smoky hot are tasty.