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| - Toronto and BBQ have never made much sense to me until I went to Memphis BBQ just north of the YYZ airport. I have always associated Toronto with poutine and hockey, not BBQ. But after traveling through parts of the South, I can say these guys do it right. They have tender, juicy ribs and flavorful sauces and massive portions -- everything that I could want in a BBQ joint, even if it is in Toronto.
I tried the Elvis platter, which comes with a bit of everything: pulled pork, ribs, wing, fries, cornbread and a bit a coleslaw and beans. The ribs were smoky and flavorful, and not drenched in sauce so you can get a taste of that bbq'd-for-hours texture. Both the pulled pork and the wings paired nicely with their sauces - try hot creamsicle sauce for a nice blend of spicy and tangy. The sides were OK, but all things considered it's a great deal for $18.
Be mindful of what time you come here, this place is small and can only seat maybe 25 people. If you have a large group during dinner you should order ahead and get take away.
The bad: Americans beware, they did not take any of my American credit or debit cards!!! You must use cash. Luckily there is an ATM in the shop next door that will take your American debit cards. Also they do not serve one drop of alcohol. I love BBQ, I love beer, I love my BBQ with a cold beer and you can't get that here.
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