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| - Simply put - if I ever have to choose my last meal, here's hoping Smoque N Bones caters. This is, hands down, the best BBQ I've ever had.
My boyfriend and I chose this place as our anniversary dinner locale after reading the fantastic reviews, and it didn't disappoint. As newbies, we opted for the Sampler Platter for 2 ($50). Ask if any additional meats are available; we opted for the pulled chicken and peppercorn steak which our waiter mentioned, but was not included in the menu.
The sampler did not disappoint. The ribs were fall off the bone perfection, perfectly cooked with a little char but still soft, and not too chewy. The sauce on the side meant dressing them up or down to your little heart's content. The pulled chicken was incredibly flavourful, which is rare for any chicken dish without heaping piles of sauce on. The peppercorn steak was probably my favourite meat dish, perfectly spiced with a side of beets and caramalized onions. And for the sides - the cornbread. Just do it. Fluffy, warm, and topped with butter spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, it gives the cornbread a slight pumpkin-spice taste, which is literally pretty much the best thing since sliced (corn)bread.
We also loved the open concept kitchen - the chef was chatting with patrons at the bar while he cooked their food on the grill, and returned my grin across the room as I drifted off into a meat coma. Plus there are no walls dividing you from the heavenly smells rising from that grill, and that my friends, is a beautiful thing.
Would recommend reservations as the seating is limited - 2 tables for 2, 2 tables seating 4 - 6, and about 10 - 15 stools at the bar.
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