This place is now operating as Smoke Bourbon Bar-B-Q House and I've gotta say must have worked through the growing pains since opening because this was very close to a 5 star experience!
We came here on a Friday night without reservations and were able to get a table without challenge. Really dim room with candles on the tables (no longer the communal picnic styled tables as when the place originally opened) which added a certain coziness. Once we were settled in and set with some pints from the small but enjoyable draught list including Sleemans Lager, Okanagan Pale Ale, and Blanche de Chambly, we began to order entirely too much food for the 2 of us.
The mac and cheese was really cheesy and I'm happy to have started my meal with it. Pork back ribs were really fall of the bone but a bit dry. The good news is that was easily solved with the dipping and smothering of the 3 sauces available at your table, all of which were good, not sure which one I ended up liking the most. Pulled pork was tasty and a large helping, which was especially good when stacked on top of the corn bread or waffle fries, and then drizzled with cheese sauce that was an upgrade option with the waffle fries. Smoked half chicken was easily forgettable but adequate. I also have to commend them for their cornbread, although the portion isn't the best value compared to any of the other sides. Really wasn't a fan of the collard greens.
4 pints and a whole lotta food for $90 post tax / pre tip is a winner in my books.
See you again soon, Smoke!