text: So I am a girl from England who would never had this smoked meatbarbecue stuff before I met my American boyfriend Since I am also Jack Spratts wife I have loved every last morsel of flavourful meat in this category that I have tastednnI was hesitant about trying Blackstrap as the reviews are somewhat mixed However some barbecue seemed like just the ticket on a wet slushy endoftheworld night when I had nothing in my fridgennHe had the beef brisket with greens and I had the pork with fries and we shared It was all moist and tasty with burnt bits The fries were also very flavourful and not too crispy or too soft We particularly appreciated the slaw which was nicely tart as opposed to the sweet stuff that Montrealers seem to prefer Neither of us felt the need to add sauce to our meat unadulterated seemed the best way to experience the flavour spectrum on offer We washed it down with Black cherry and Ginger beernnWe sat at the bar watching the guys prepare orders The chicken looked super moist and tender too Unfortunately they were out of ribs FYI this was a Friday a little before pm We will definitely try the burntends poutine next timennThe decor is simple but effective with two tables with benches that could probably seat per table Otherwise there is the wall bar and the main bar There is music that fits the fare and it is loud enough to listen to but not so loud it is intrusive The staffowners were friendly and helpful and the overall experience certainly made us want to visit again