Boneheads BBQ Kickin’ Southern Smokehouse
1014 Barrington St.
407-4100
www.lickthebone.com
Rating: ****
Signature Dish: Ribs
Signature Drink: Propeller beer
Dinner & drinks for two: $50
The newly-opened Boneheads is a happening place.
On this Friday evening it’s full of loud and happy students eating in and awaiting take-out.
We order at the counter where we see the cooking staff in action — they’re as content as the patrons.
Everything comes in take-out boxes with plastic cutlery.
Boneheads is super casual.
Smokehouse Wings ($8.99) have no batter and are meaty and flavourful — among the best wings in town.
Southside Links ($15.99) include large greasy sausages with a side of delicious cornbread and yummy red cabbage and apple coleslaw.
Our two chosen extra sides are the spicy Caribbean seasoned “dirty rice” and a huge pile of home-cut steaming hot fries.
The Half Slab Baby Back Ribs ($15.99) are our only disappointment. The flavour is smoky but they’re ho-hum and a bit dry. My side Mac and Cheese is tasty while the Garden Salad is remarkably fresh and its chipotle dressing a real treat.
Our main dishes are substantial so we don’t really need the wings, but now we know we want to come back for more.
Dining out
MARGARITAS MAKE A MOVE
Mexicali Rosa’s has moved down the street to 5472 Spring Garden Rd., formerly the Thirsty Duck and for a while Minstrels. The popular Margarita Mondays will continue. For information, visit mexicalirosas.com/ or call 422-7672.
Food with a view
Sou’Wester Restaurant at Peggy’s Cove, a great place for a winter sunset: open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Delicious seafood chowder and homemade gingerbread! Visit www.peggys-cove.com or call (902) 823-2349.
