With Rib Fest season set to kick off, this post on Big Bone BBQ and Wicked Wings occurs at an opportune time. If
you frequent the events, you may remember the stall Purple Pig. My friend recounts that it was her family’s favourite
place and was extremely disappointed when they closed. So, imagine to her
delight when she realized Big Bone is the reincarnated Purple Pig from the
festivals!
Since this was my first experience,
the Big Bone combo ($21.95) was the smart choice to try their ribs and wings.
With ½ rack of ribs, pound of wings, and tons of sides, it was more than enough
to share between my friend and me.
The meat’s flavour has the chance to
shine through given the ribs were covered with enough sauce without being
drenched. The glaze was well balanced with hints of tangy and sweet flavours.
Most of all, I liked that there was some bite to the ribs – sure they separated
from the bone easily but not to the point that it simply falls off.
As for the second part of their name,
Wicked Wings, these are intensely smoked so the flavour permeates through the
chicken. We ordered ours tossed in a hot and honey sauce but really the great
smoky flavour with a lighter BBQ glaze would have been more than enough.
Although the meat was fantastic the
sides were less exciting: the coleslaw sickeningly sweet, the corn bread hard
and cold, and the baked beans decent but tasting of the canned Heinz variety.
The fries were the only redemption arriving hot and crispy but definitely not
made-in-house with fresh potatoes. But then, who’s really here to eat all the
fillers? Give me the meat any day.
The dining area is small and simple
but we were able to score a table for four on Friday evening despite their
no-reservation policy. Regulars seem to get takeout instead so the tables turn
over at a good clip. However, with the constant flow of takeout, the food takes
time to arrive – a test to my willpower when all I can smell is roasting meat
and platters walk by looking much like my order.
After dinner, we were so impressed
that we ordered takeout for our families. Between the flurry of requests, Big
Bone mixed up two of my friends’ wing orders. One friend, who coincidently was
the one who loved them so much, called to let them know. Lee Rombos, co-founder
of Big Bone answered and apologized for the mistake. My friend wanted me to
point out that he was very nice and even offered her a gift certificate to
make-up for the error. Certainly a testament to their friendly service.
Overall mark - 8.5 out of 10
How To Find Them
Location: Toronto, Canada
Address: 207 Eagle Street
Address: 207 Eagle Street
Website: http://www.bigbonebbq.ca/newmarket/
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Gastro World's Grading System
- Anything under 5 - I really disliked and will never go back
- 6 - decent restaurant but I likely won't return
- 7 - decent restaurant and I will likely return
- 8 - great restaurant that I'd be happy to recommend
- 9 - fantastic restaurant that I would love to visit regularly and highly recommend
- 10 - absolute perfection!
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