Fat Willy’s Rib Shack

Can good barbecue exist on the North Side? Yep. Instead of the South Side tradition of cash ’n’ carry, here there’s a 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 hot links and go for the smoky, greasy rib tips and an insanely rich mac and cheese. Move past salads to a slab of baby backs and the beef brisket sandwich with horseradish.