Electric Mud

Danielle and I tried Electric Mud for the first time last night. Electric Mud is a "barbecue and bourbon" restaurant in Parkdale, owned by the same folks as Grand Electric. It embraces the "_______ and bourbon" + picnic tables + loud music trend that is trying to attract moneyed hipsters across North America. Although I had heard good things and Grand Electric is great pedigree, I wasn't blown away and probably won't be back for a while.

Danielle and I ordered:

• Beef Brisket on a Bun ($5.50): Montreal-style smoked brisket, molasses bbq sauce, chipotle mayo, provolone cheese, onions;
• Pork Side Ribs ($14.50): Heritage pork done Carolina-style;
• Tuna (?): I think this was a special, seared with rare centre covered in spice;
• Coleslaw ($3.50); and
• Banana Cream ($5.00).

I had a beer, Danielle had a couple of cocktails. The bill came to about $70 for the two of us.

The brisket sandwich was definitely the highlight. It was piled high with fried onions and extremely moist. The ribs were good-not-great, and they only have me 4 or 5. The sides and dessert were pretty average.

Electric Mud gets 3 stars.