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| - Picnic tables and ZZ Top playing on a turntable - this place starts out looking and sounding like the most authentic southern rib joint in TO and then: surprise!
A look at the menu reveals that this ain't your usual rib joint. First, there are not a lot of ribs on the menu. Backs, sides, beef, and tips are the only rib offerings. And the other stuff: broccoli, cauliflower, green and yellow beans- whaaatttt?
We started off with the Charred Green and Yellow Beans sprinkled with fresh basil and a serious aioli. I was thinking that this dish could be served on white linens by a guy in a tux with classical music in the background and it would still work. Not your usual rib joint.
The Buffalo Cauliflower tastes just like sauced buffalo wings, drizzled with a Blue Cheese dressing. Probably the lowest calorie item on the menu!
We had the Rib Tips and the Beef Ribs. The Beef Ribs come 2 on a plate for $16, a bit pricey compared to a rack of ribs for the same price. Overall, the meat dishes were tasty, but the portions are not as generous as they could be. The only real problem I had is that Electric Mud is focussed on Carolina BBQ, which is more vinegar based than brown sugar and molasses sauce.
The desert choice was the Buttermilk Pie, which is a subtly sweet custard on a crisp crust with a sour cream whipped cream on top. Probably one of the nicest pies I have had in a long time.
Prices are relatively high. $30 per person will not fill you up quite as much as $20 at another rib place. But the service is excellent, the staff knowledgable, and the ambiance is fun. The food is very unique, and could easily pass in an upscale dining room.
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