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There’s a lot to like about Highway 61, a new barbeque hut in the well-heeled environs of Leaside. It’s a straight-up, no-nonsense ode to ol’ style southern BBQ with Texan-sized portions of slow-cooked meat at prices you won’t need a government bailout loan to afford.

From a design point of view, the funky blues shack is a hands-down winner, with an impressive array of concert ephemera scattered throughout its two levels. From a locavore angle, the selection of Ontario craft beers and the commitment to using locally sourced, naturally raised hormone- and antibiotic-free meats from Rowe Farms is equally admirable. Which is why it’s such a shame that Highway 61 is such a shame... See Full Post