Cherry Street Bar-B-Que

"Its red neon sign shines like a beacon, as this 1920 building – which was once a bank – now sits proudly isolated in the middle of a massive waterfront construction project, but step inside and you immediately feel cocooned in its warm-heartedness. It was pitmaster Lawrence La Pianta who brought the barbecue traditions of the American South to Hogtown; after years of competing and judging with the Kansas City Barbeque Society circuit, he knows his way around a broad range of tastes ranging from Texas-style brisket to St. Louis-style ribs. Lightly charred wings and snappy, finely spiced sausage links are sleeper hits. Everything is smoked on the patio inside a redesigned shipping container. Stopping by on a weekend? Be aware that meats are likely to sell out." - Michelin Inspector

"For a taste of Texas outside the Lone Star state, this local Port Lands favorite brings the barbecue traditions of the American south to Hogtown. Pitmaster Lawrence La Pianta displays his years of competition and judging experience with the Kansas City Barbecue Society circuit through a myriad of techniques and flavors including Texas-style brisket to St. Louis-style ribs. And if you plan on stopping by during the weekend, prepare to come early as the meats tend to sell out." - Kevin Chau

"After years of competing and judging with the Kansas City Barbeque Society circuit, Lawrence La Pianta knows his way around a broad range of tastes, from Texas-style brisket to St. Louis-style ribs. Lightly charred wings and snappy, finely spiced sausage links are sleeper hits. Everything is smoked on the patio inside a redesigned shipping container and saucing is kept to a minimum." - The MICHELIN Guide