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| - It surprises me Stack doesn't come top of mind, when you think of barbecue in Toronto. Perhaps not being in the downtown core can be a bit of a trek for some, but in my two visits here, I've been pleasantly satisfied with my meals.
We were a party of 3, and decided to split two BBQ dinners. We went with the Smoked Baby Back Ribs ($20) and the Half Pound of Texas Brisket ($18) which both came with fries, beans, and slaw. We decided to upgrade one of our fries to the Parmesan fries (for an extra charge), and substitute our other fries to extra slaw.
The ribs were meaty and smokey, and fall-off-the-bone, with just the right amount of sweet Memphis BBQ sauce, without being overly saucy. The brisket was moist and tender, and again, with just the right amount of sauce, allowing you to appreciate the smokiness and cook of the meat. As for the accompanying sides, the fries were tossed in aioli with melted parmesan and still maintained a nice crunch; the beans were sweet and smokey, in a thick sauce (as opposed to a pool of sauce); and the slaw was a bit vinegary for my liking. We were happy we split two dinners, three ways, because with the accompanying sides, it was very filling.
But we made sure to leave enough room for the doughnuts. Despite telling my two friends that one batch of doughnuts would be sufficient, we ended up placing two orders: Old Fashioned and S'Mores. Out came two full plates of made-to-order doughnuts, similar to those of Tiny Toms doughnuts. And for the record, we only managed to finish one plate.
Overall, a filling and substantial meal and a restaurant worth trekking out to for some delicious barbecue!
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