"2010-02-03T00:00:00"^^ . "0"^^ . "4"^^ . . "This place might become more well known for their pulled pork sandwiches. They are fabulous. The sauce looks a bit like thick ketchup in consistency but adds a really great flavour to the sandwich... along with the coleslaw. Yum. \n\nI like the ribs. The sides are very homemade tasting, which I think is great. It was like eating mom's food. I think the baked beans are a bit too sweet though, and the mac and cheese a little bit bland (could use just a bit more flavour). My hubby and I decided to try as many things as we could for a good value but it ended up being a bit pricey for the amount of food we got. Like 32 - 34 bucks for a half rack of back ribs (very small and were supposed to be beef ribs but they didn't have any) for 12.00 ( a full rack is 18.00 with NO sides mind you), you have to add sides to all of their meals which is and extra 3.50 for one side and a pop. I think that for what they give you, that a side should be included as the sides are very small. We also got the 2 meats for 9 bucks deal and you get a small piece of great fried chicken (it was great cuz it was fresh and that can be a rarity at most franchised places here in Toronto), and the back ribs because again I was supposed to get beef ribs but they didn't have any so because you only get like two or three bones in the 2 for $9.00 meal we just got the half rack more of back ribs. We again had to add 3.50 to this for a side of and a pop, and we also added another side of coleslaw for 3 bucks. My husband also got another pulled pork sandwich for 6 bucks (add 1 dollar for coleslaw on top but we bought our own coleslaw as a side so the hubby used that). We figure the best value are their grand opening specials, which are inevitably going to go away in the coming months if they stay open, but the pulled pork on Wednesday's is $5.00, great value for an 8oz pulled pork sandwich. Both my husband and I are most impressed with the sandwich, AND that the food was comfort food, you didn't feel sick or overly full after you ate it. \n\nI must admit, we here in Canada need to do something about the amount we charge for this stuff... if I was in Detroit I could get the same things and A LOT more of it for like 20 something bucks and feed a family of four. I know our dollar doesn't stretch as far here and cost of living is different, but seriously...I think the owner would do better if the side and pop was included in his meals. The downside is his portions are small. BUT, his ribs and sauce are MUCH better than Phil's Original, in my opinion, the only reason Phil's gets play is because he had proof on the food network that he had a smoker in the back. But let me tell you, he knows nothing about the authenticity of soul food and bbq (his sauce is way too sour), if you're looking for a more authentic soul food experience in Toronto, which people here know very little about, go to Smokin' Bones...Good on ya guys! Keep up the good work. Oh, and they are adding jamabalya, gumbo, collard greens :-)p, and beans and rice to the menu soon."^^ . . "0"^^ . . "0"^^ .