Chicago tomorrow: Willie's Rib shack?

[Troutman]

Thanks for reviving that article by MH, well worth reading again.

[Potkettleblack]

Fat Willie's Rib Shack is okay. Not anything like my favorite.

Meathead has an exhaustive list of Chicago BBQ joints (not 100%, but very very solid).

https://amazingribs.com/barbecue-history-and-culture/history-chicago-barbecue

Meathead's favorites are highlighted. I have no arguments, but do like BBQ Supply Company, though they have abandoned their Rogers Park (very north) location in favor of a Hyde Park (moderately south) location. I didn't realize same folks are behind the Budlong which I enjoy.

[Troutman]

You could crash Meathead 's house in the suburbs

[fracmeister]

Last time in Chi-town went to Smoque and it was perfectly fine. Brisket almost as good as mine and ribs excellent... thought I'd try the rib shack ("best backs in Chicago") ---I have that shirt from the bbq shirt of the month club... any comments on the joint or suggestions?