It’s not summer without a backyard barbecue, but if you don’t have a yard or don’t feel like firing up the grill, head over to Woodshop BBQ (2513 S. Jackson St.) in the Central District.
Eat outside on Woodshop’s spacious picnic-table patio with the kids and the family dog.
Try the wood-smoked, Texas-style brisket or Kansas City-style short ribs with a creamy bowl of mac and cheese on the side.