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| - One of my friends suggested that we (a group of 6 men) test out this newly open BBQ spot on Roncy.
I walked down from the 501 Queen Street street car and it took me about 10-15 mins. Which was no big deal even though I needed an umbrella.
It was packed from the moment we walked in the door at 7pm. Thankfully my friend reserved a table for 6 or we might have been standing in the rain.
Huge selection of BBQ meats that were totally a reasonable price point. There were two selections of platters that included a choice of brisket, baby back ribs, beef rib or chicken and sides of cuban corn, pickle platter, salad for either $20 (for one) or $36 (for two).
My biggest shout out of meat goes to the:
Beef brisket, that I specifically didn't ask for, in my combo selection w the Waitress, but this error worked out in my favor as the flavoring and taste was outstanding. Melted in my mouth.
Best of side between my selections of the pickle platter and Cuban corn was:
*drum roll* the Cuban Corn... tho it was only a half corn, which was more of a tease than a side dish.
The chef/co-owner came to our table to thank us and asked us for our thoughts. I was honest with him in my one dislike. He told me that his goal was to get away from the "southern" thoughts of BBQ and wanted it to be his own twist. Which he accomplished. However, my seat faced the kitchen and the BBQ/stove was made by a company called SOUTHERN PRIDE... which their label/logo was the size of a 5x7 photo and clearly visible from my seat. So I would take a screwdriver and pop that off today.
The name BARQUE* actually is pronounced as BARK. Therefore, the space was done well with a bar at the back, with a screened fence design where you could see the apple logs piled up ready for the BBQ.
3/5 and I will go back.
- Stone.
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