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| - First looks at the area around 'motel village' in Calgary led me to believe that the food basically got better the further away you got. On a lazy evening mid-trip, I'm glad I didn't call an Uber to run away, but instead walked over to Big T's. The bartender was lovely, the beer was cold, and the food hit the spot. It's not Jack Daniel's Invitational level BBQ, but it was definitely better than you would expect from such an unassuming strip mall joint.
I don't think any trip to Canada is complete without Poutine, so I was pleased to discover that not only could I get Poutine here, I could get it with pulled pork on top and have a delicious local dark Saison to wash it down. For the Poutine, the fries were crispy and well salted, the gravy was smooth and savory, the curds were melty and didn't overwhelm the pork, and the pork itself was moist and flavorful. I would've liked some more smoke character on the pork, and personally I love when I get a bit of dry bark on smoked meat, which unfortunately did not happen. As for the sauces, the mustard was tangy and played off the pork deliciously, but I definitely liked the hot best.
I was in the mood to hang out at a bar, mindlessly watch some sports, and enjoy a tasty bite. Big T's took care of all of that. If you're on this side of the city, you should definitely give them a try.
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