Where to get good bbq in Toronto Ontario....and some dizzy pig too!!!

CANMAN1976 · January 26

So im heading to Toronto in the next few weeks to see Bon Jovi for my wifes 40th birthday and was wondering if anybody can suggest a good bbq place to eat there.I here phil's bbq in Toronto is good are there any other's to check out? Im also going to pick up some dizzy pig while im there too does anybody know off hand where I can get it.

thanks!

Little Steven · January 26

Will you have a car?

gerhardk · January 26

If you find yourself in Kitchener the Lancaster Smoke House makes pretty darn good BBQ and if you are in London Ontario there is this place called Shmokey Rob 'n Sons in a crappy mall at the corner of Wonderland and Oxford. I think Rob 'n Sons would almost be worth the drive from Toronto, the only problem is they close when they run out of food so often they aren't there during their advertised hours.

http://shmokeys.com/

http://www.hogtailsbbq.com/smokehouse.php

Gerhard

P.S. If you have a car in Toronto there is a Home Hardware store on Avenue Road near the 401 that sells Green Eggs and BBQ supplies, just a couple of minutes south of the highway

Little Steven · January 26

These guys are the largest egg dealer in the city. I think they have Dizzy Pig but not sure,

t: 416-487-4029
f: 416-487-4999

2028 Avenue Road
Toronto, ON M5M 4A4

store@dicksonhh.com

If you have wheels then you have to visit this place.

http://www.bbqs.com/dizzy-pig-m-59.html

CANMAN1976 · January 26

No car unfortunatly but I would be willing to pay for a taxi for a short distance or a subway.We are staying at the sheraton in downtown Toronto.There is a show that air's on the food network called "you gotta eat here" and they went to phils bbq and it looked pretty good! Ive never had brisket before so i was going to check them out.

CANMAN1976 · January 26

Thanks LS. I will try my best to check that place out.

Little Steven · January 26

They are north of the city but you could get there on transit. They aren't far from Yorkdale subway station. Google TTC for details. The place is like Barbeque Nirvana

Greeno55 · January 26

CANMAN, go to the dizzy pig website, punch in the postal code of the place you're staying at in the find a dealer section and you'll get all the locations within a specified distance. I often come into TO from the north, and always stop at a place in Concord (Vaughan) to load up on supplies I can't readily access at home. Unfortunately without a car, you won't be able to access it this trip, but their website is www.bbqs.com. I've ordered a few things from them, and their shipping is ridiculously fast. I've ordered in the morning and it's arrived the next day.

Little Steven · January 26

That's Ontario Gas BBQ. Great place eh? He can get there on transit or subway and a cab

gerhardk · January 26

We have been to Phil's and really wasn't that impressed but it may have been because they were really busy after their Food Network exposure so it may not have been a true reflection of what they do. You can get to Phils pretty easily from the Sheraton just take the subway to College and then catch a west bound street car, it'll be long ride so find a seat. Phils will be on the right side of the street.

Gerhard

Little Steven · January 26

http://www.ttc.ca/Trip_planner/index.jsp

Well that didn't work.

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Greeno55 · January 26

LS, I love that store. The lump selection for one is unreal, and I've never gone in there and not be able to walk out with any accessory, BGE, or something else I was looking for. Actually, I usually end up walking out with way more than I anticipated. With all this talk though, I just remembered that Ontario Gas BBQ is closed weekends through January and February. It is a place I highly recommend. They are my Dizzy Pig suppliers. If anyone is in the area during the week, make a quick trip up the road to Edilcan to Vincentina Meats for the most delicious grilled steak sandwich you'll ever have. I hear their porketta is pretty darn good too.

AlbertaEgger · January 26

Looks like i am SOL for any Dizzy products near home, closest dealer is 230 miles away. Any recomendations on a few types to try if i can place an order on line?

RGBHV · January 26

CANMAN1976 - I've lived in the Toronto my entire life and know it really well. Including the spots you mention - the Sheraton Centre and Phil's BBQ.

Ironically my wife and her girl friend are going to Bon Jovi at the ACC on Feb 17. I suspect that you're going to the same concert unless you're going on the 18th.

Phil's BBQ is OK - but if you're looking for great - you'll be disappointed. I truly can't recommend a really good place for BBQ in the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) unless you go to Little Steven's house. (LOL) Maybe GOV can hook you up - although I think he might be in Hawaii.

In Toronto, you'd be better off going on a quest to find a great burger, poutine, greek, indian, asian or italian food. There will be ALL kinds of GREAT places that you can get to via the TTC or a cab from the Sheraton Centre. Also note the PATH system that connects much of downtown Toronto underground. There is a place in the distillery district that displays an egg in front of their restaurant but I've never actually seen them cook on it. The distillery district is a great area - it would be worth visiting even if they don't cook on the egg for you.

In terms of Dizzy Pig, you're best bet would be Ontario Gas BBQ or Dickson's. Both of which would be difficult to get to without a car. You could get to DIckson's using the TTC but you'll spend a fair amount of time traveling. Actually, if you're flying into Toronto and planning on taking a cab downtown, you could probably have the cab swing by Dickson's on the way downtown. It would cost you a few extra $$ for the cab - extra stop, but it's a viable option.

The most convenient way to get Dizzy Pig might be to have Ontario Gas BBQ deliver them to the Sheraton Centre OR if you send me a list of what you want, I'll pick some up and drop them off for you. Who knows, maybe my wife could drop it off for you BEFORE the concert.

If you're interested, e-mail me at mosheac555@rogers.com

Cheers,

Michael

CANMAN1976 · January 26

Wow guys thanks for all the info!! Will do my best to get to that store and i may or may not hit phils bbq seeing its just ok.Maybe ill just say what the hell and rent a car or something!

RGBHV thanks for the offer and I hope your wife enjoys the concert...Im not a big BJ fan but my wife loves bon jovi.Im gonna do my best to get to the Ontario gas BBQ on that monday before we come back to kippens NL.

Greeno55 · January 26

Alright ... Waiting for the "not a BJ fan" joke. Oh wait, did I just sort of make it? O:-)

On a more serious note, RGBHV makes a really good suggestion. Email Duff at Ontario Gas BBQ (duff@bbqs.com) and ask about shipping directly to your hotel and it can be waiting there for you. I'm currently out of DP and looking forward to my trip south in a couple weeks. Best of luck.

Little Steven · January 26

Filthy Canadian humour right there Greeno :)>-

Little Steven · January 26

Greeno55 said:

LS, I love that store. The lump selection for one is unreal, and I've never gone in there and not be able to walk out with any accessory, BGE, or something else I was looking for. Actually, I usually end up walking out with way more than I anticipated. With all this talk though, I just remembered that Ontario Gas BBQ is closed weekends through January and February. It is a place I highly recommend. They are my Dizzy Pig suppliers. If anyone is in the area during the week, make a quick trip up the road to Edilcan to Vincentina Meats for the most delicious grilled steak sandwich you'll ever have. I hear their porketta is pretty darn good too.

Good point! Totally forgot that they don't open on the weekends in the cool months

Little Steven · January 26

Phil's BBQ is OK - but if you're looking for great - you'll be disappointed. I truly can't recommend a really good place for BBQ in the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) unless you go to Little Steven's house.

Thought you were supposed to come over after Christmas tree hunting

:|

RGBHV · January 28

At Steve - got crazy busy in December this year, car died, bought new car, and ended up buying our tree from the local greenhouse. Things start getting better in March. (gotta a daughter in University now - it's work work work)

Cheers,

Michael

BigWader · January 28

@Canman1976 for places to eat bbq there are a couple scattered around. Here are a couple in the west end.

Barque Smokehouse - Roncesvalles/High Park area. Rated one of the best new restaurants in 2012. www.barque.ca Wife wanted to take me there for father's day last year but they were doing some sampler menus and I just wanted the regular stuff.

Paul and Sandy's Real BBQ - http://www.paulandsandysrealbarbecue.com/ The BBQ there is cheaper $$ but the portions are big and the quality good.

You could probably get to both taking the bloor subway west to Etobicoke.

Canugghead · January 28

CANMAN1976 said:

Im gonna do my best to get to the Ontario gas BBQ on that monday before we come back to kippens NL.

Monday Feb 18 is Family Day in Ontario. I phoned Dickson BBQ and OGB, both confirmed they'll be closed that day. It's unfortunate OGB is closed Sat/Sun in Jan/Feb, otherwise I can try driving you there from the subway.

Can't recommend a good BBQ place but this will be the coolest event in TO that weekend:
http://toronto.thesearsgreatcanadianchill.ca/

Also, this is your best deal for unlimited public transit on Sat, Sun or public holiday in the city:
http://www.ttc.ca/Fares_and_passes/Passes/Day_Pass/index.jsp

Check out this place if you can. Just talked to Lili, they're opened on Monday 2/18:
http://www.thestar.com/living/food/article/1048577--a-trip-to-tap-phong-the-utensil-heaven-where-top-chefs-rub-shoulders-with-home-cooks

CANMAN1976 · January 28

Damn...OGB closed on Monday too.I guess I'll just have to order some when I get back home.Thanks for those links canugghead.I may check out that utensil store,it looks interesting!

Gonna go to paul and sandys bbq for luch as well
:)

Canugghead · January 28

another place you may want to visit:
http://www.yelp.ca/biz/carousel-bakery-toronto

Chef Charles · January 28

Canugghead,

I went to that Tap Phong place a year ago. What a great store.

Tom

jdgcrean · January 28

dizzy pig rubs (and a lot others) can be bought here:

http://www.sobies.com/bbq-accessories/

bbq restaurants:

http://www.blogto.com/toronto/the_best_bbq_restaurants_in_toronto/

gerhardk · January 28

If you are looking for a place to eat Cherie and I went to Terroni last night, great pizza and even the salad was different and excellent. They bake their own bread from scratch, one of the best restaurant experiences in a long time. I know it's not BBQ but a great experience all the same. Gerhard http://www.terroni.com/~menu/Queen http://s1074.photobucket.com/albums/w419/gerhardk98/?action=view&current=6F7C7187-CA28-45BA-934E-ED3970A88AFD-2400-0000025F389BC545.jpg

Canugghead · January 29

Tom, good to see you around, hope all is well with you and J.

Chef Charles · January 30

Canugghead said:

Tom, good to see you around, hope all is well with you and J.

Yep Gary, all is good. Started lurking again a few months back and finally decided to post.

Little Steven · January 30

Hey Tom! Didn't see your first post.

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Where to get good bbq in Toronto Ontario....and some dizzy pig too!!!

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