At Pitchfork, the award-winning ribs are where it all starts, but it’s tough to look past their pulled pork tacos and beer can chicken (Corona-braised shredded chicken, bacon, cheddar cheese, and Carolina BBQ mustard, served on a soft Italian roll).

The Notorious P.I.G. sandwich is a heavenly combination of smoked pork belly, pulled pork and bacon-infused pork loin topped with coleslaw and splashed with award-winning BBQ sauce.

The Mexican bread pudding is made by the manager, Victor, from his grandmother’s recipe that’s so top secret he won’t even tell the chefs.

Chicago's Signature Dishes: Chicken and waffles and a barbecue platter at Pitchfork; Chocolate chip wonton and grilled pork chop at Matilda

The kind of barbecue you wish you could make. And a whole lot of whiskey and sports too