Big Bone BBQ and Wings is always in town

So you want to eat ribs, but there is no Ribfest at the moment. Well, there is a ribber in town, year round—Big Bone BBQ.

 

For my family, Canada day celebrations would usually include a trip to a Ribfest. Trying a different ribber every year is always fun.  Of course, lining up is a different story, but it is all part of the experience. We have tried Memphis BBQ before and loved it. Renamed “Big Bone BBQ,” its permanent, year-round store is just over in Markham. 

We checked the place out to see if it will deliver the same great flavor we found at the Ribfest. Minus the heat, the line-up and other Ribfest musts (Bloomin’ Onion and Butterfly fries), it is a great option if you cannot wait or if you just don't have the patience.

We got onion rings to start with. Crispy and not oily! Yum! DD#1 wolfed it down!

Onion Rings

 For our main, we ordered a party pack-- full rack, a pound of wings, pulled pork and sides (coleslaw, beans, cornbread and fries). 

 The ribs were perfectly seasoned, bursting with flavor right to the bone. After the slightest nudge, the meat fell off the bone. The BBQ sauce was superb, delicately balancing the sweet and tang. The pulled pork had the same tenderness and delicious sauce. 

Ribs and Wings

Pulled Pork

As for the chicken, we got fried (vs grilled) half and half--original BBQ and Montreal dry. We preferred the Montreal dry with the dry rub. The skin was oh so crispy and the spices were just perfect! Will definitely go for a 2-pounder (1lb=10wings) next time!

For under $50, the party pack fed this family of 5 (usual serving for 2-4)! They had other dishes as well—burgers, chicken sandwiches, etc. But of course, you had to go there for the ribs and wings. So, when you are craving that Ribfest taste outside of Ribfest, know there are options out there!