Barbecue is still Halligan's forte, but I noticed an entrée section — which includes Firehouse Bar-B-Q Meatloaf ($11.99) and fish 'n' chips ($9.99) — had been added since my last visit downtown.

This kind of bar food definitely deserves sirens and flashing lights, and with appetizers starting at $3.95, baskets at $6.95 and $7.95, and the rib platter at $9.95, it won't make your wallet ...