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Barbecue Joints Savour southern flavour in the big smoke By Shazia Khan
Electric Mud BBQ This hip Parkdale spot shirks tradition — though the picnic-table seating and kitschy decor feel authentically southern . The folks in the kitchen put inventive spins on the standards , such as a signature peanut-and-scallion-covered take on pork ribs . 5 Brock Ave ., electricmudbbq . com
Barque Smokehouse West-enders flock to Barque ’ s spacious , exposed-brick room for a refined take on barbecue . Meals from this Tennessean smoker emphasize nuanced flavour over heavy belly-stuffing quantities . A large kid-friendly menu and ample seating make it ideal for families and groups . 299 Roncesvalles Ave ., barque . ca
Smoque N ’ Bones In a sleek nook east of Trinity Bellwoods , this tasty barbecue spot
takes wide-ranging inspiration from all over the south , from Memphis to Texas to Kansas and the Carolinas . But the bigger draw may be for libation lovers ; the upstairs bar , Kohl , stocks hundreds of whiskies . 869 Queen St . W ., smoquenbones . com
Big Crow Chef Anthony Rose ’ s empire of buzz-worthy restaurants includes this rustic retreat tucked behind his flagship diner , Rose and Sons . Here , they ’ ll wood-fire grill everything from sea bream to Thai pork and serve you the most decadent ice cream sandwich you ’ ll ever encounter . 176 Dupont St ., roseandsonsbigcrow . com
Carbon Bar Fine-dining finesse meets Texan grub within the walls of this boisterous , neon-lit lounge . Though they aim for casual , the grand decor
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and elevated dishes fusing Latin flavours with smokehouse staples say otherwise . 99 Queen St . E ., thecarbonbar . ca
Cherry Street Bar-B-Que It ’ s worth the trek to the Portlands to discover what competitive pit master Lawrence La Pianta is smoking . Settle in on an enormous patio for juicy , fall-off-the-bone meats served by the half-pound . Even the Bloody Caesars come topped with a rib . 275 Cherry St ., cherrystbbq . com
Adamson Barbecue This no-frills setup in Leaside honours Texas barbecue in the
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truest form , which may explain its popularity — piles of brisket , turkey and pulled pork ( all cooked with real wood smoke ) routinely sell out ahead of the shop ’ s 2 p . m . closing time . 176 Wicksteed Ave ., adamsonbarbecue . com
Stack Everything is oversized at this uptown restaurant , from the multi-level dining space to a menu ranging from fish tacos to pear-and-brie sandwiches . The star attraction , however , is the 1,200-pound Southern Pride smoker pumping out beautifully seasoned brisket and baby back ribs daily . 3265 Yonge St ., stackrestaurant . ca
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