Cherry St. Bar-B-Que
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Founder | Lawrence La Pianta |
| Headquarters | Toronto , Canada |
| Products | Barbecue |
Cherry St. Bar-B-Que operates as a barbecue dining establishment located in Toronto's Port Lands district, situated within the Riverdale area.
History
Founded in 2016, the restaurant occupies a building from the 1920s that once served as a Dominion Bank branch and later housed the Cherry Street Restaurant. Ownership and management are under Lawrence La Pianta, who brings a wealth of expertise gained from both competing and judging within the Kansas City Barbeque Society, recognized as the largest barbecue competition organization globally.
The venue focuses on barbecue prepared over white oak wood, served on an outdoor patio constructed from a repurposed shipping container. It frequently features Sunday pig roasts that showcase guest pitmasters from various regions across North America.
Recognition
At Toronto’s 2022 Michelin Guide awards, the establishment received the esteemed Bib Gourmand accolade and successfully retained this honor in both 2023 and 2024. This award acknowledges restaurants offering "exceptionally good food at moderate prices." The Michelin Guide specifically commended the restaurant for its barbecue dishes, highlighting items such as its Texas-style brisket and St. Louis-style ribs.