Barque Smokehouse
287 Roncesvalles Avenue M6R 2M3 Toronto, ON, Canada

Hi everyone, Below are the initial steps we are taking towards addressing the systemic barriers within our industry and restaurant. This will be a long process but we are absolutely committed to making any changes necessary to ensure that Barque is a socially responsible organisation. We have partnered with an organization to provide guidance and training. They will be conducting an audit of our policies and procedures with a specific focus on addressing the issues of cultu...ral appropriation and BBQ, identifying anti-Black racism and building community partnerships. In addition, we are in the process of updating our website to include more information on our company values, policies and commitments to our staff and community. We will be building it to include details on this process and ensure transparency. Here, we will also include information on the history of BBQ and some of our favourite restaurants and recipes. Thank you.

In case you haven’t heard Our Barque Yard Grill has taken over our patio space and is open for made-to-order smash burgers! Cooking from the patio means open-air and plenty of space for physical distancing! Noon to 8pm, Wednesday to Sunday. #physicaldistance #burgers #torontorestaurants #roncy #supportlocal #highpark

As a company, we have started and will continue to have important conversations about anti-Black racism and what we need to do to make sure that steps are being taken towards actionable change. We recognize that there is a long history of racism and discrimination that extends beyond this moment and we cannot ignore the reality that this happens everyday in Canada. We need to be actively anti-racist and understand that this must go beyond words this needs to be done with a...ction and change. We have a responsibility to do better and educate ourselves, and to do this by listening to Black voices. We are committed to change and will follow-up with the steps we will be taking towards addressing systemic barriers within our industry and restaurant. Our goal is to act in a manner that actively works against anti-Black racism. We have not always gotten things right and will be moving forward with the values of social justice at the forefront. We acknowledge that we do not have all of the answers to what work needs to be done, but we know what values that we want to be front and centre and make a commitment to not lose sight of that. We welcome questions, feedback, and conversation. If anyone has any questions or thoughts at this time or in the future, please reach out. Black Lives Matter. David Neinstein, owner @ Toronto, Ontario

Thank you to our amazing guests and everyone who has left a tip or purchased BBQ rubs and sauces! With proceeds from these items, we created a fund to provide food packages to our team. . . . We're open & smoking! Please provide a day's notice. Wednesday - Sunday. Delivery: 3-5pm. Curbside pick-up: 4-7pm. Menu available at Barque.ca, order via email to [email protected]. ... #torontoBBQ #curbsideTO #cityofto #toronto #physicaldistancing #covid19 #BBQ #community #westend #dreamteam #stayhomestaysafe #loveroncy

From our archives (2014): Smoking At Home is Easy - Part 1 of 4: Brining White Meat. From @NelsonTam + @kontaktfilms . . We're open & smoking! Please provide a day's notice. Wednesday - Sunday. Delivery: 3-5pm. Curbside pick-up: 4-7pm. Menu available at Barque.ca, order via email to [email protected]. #torontoBBQ #curbsideTO #cityofto #toronto #physicaldistancing #covid19 #BBQ

A friendly reminder that the order deadline for our @mgodello @WineAlign curated cases of wine is May 24th! https://www.winealign.com//151-Barque+Smokehouse+Restauran #torontorestaurants #torontobbq #supportsmallbusiness

Our full selection of sauces and rubs are available for all of your at-home BBQ needs! Proceeds from our sauces and rubs are going directly to providing staple goods to our team members. #bbqseason #washyourhands #handmade #Torontorestaurants #torontoBBQ #summerBBQ #shoplocal #shoproncy

Please order ahead! We ask for a day’s notice on all orders because we only cook enough for what has been ordered and smoking is a sloooooow process #lowandslow #torontorestaurants #torontoBBQ #curbsidepickup #contact-free #supportsmallbusiness

Cases are still available for our curated selection of wine put together in collaboration with our Wine Director @mgodello, available through @WineAlign. The deadline for ordering is May 24th! A portion of proceeds is going towards our staff support fund! For more info, visit https://www.winealign.com//151-Barque+Smokehouse+Restauran #torontorestaurants #torontobbq #supportsmallbusiness

Curbside pick-up is available from 4-7 pm, Wednesday to Sunday. Easy, contact-free pick-up! Menu available at barque.ca, please email [email protected] to order #loveroncy #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness #savehospitality

Order soon if you'd like a BBQ feast for Mother's Day this Sunday! We ask for a day's notice for all orders. #supportsmallbusiness #stayhomestaysafe #mothersday #shoproncy

Our @Isolish.TO dinners go out today! Bon appetit to those that ordered. Our 4-course BBQ menu is pictured in these shots from @tylerbowditch and team @makers.to @piefelicia @emilousmillie #StayHomeStaySafe #TOrestaurants #SpreadDelish

We're 9! Such an occasion is no small feat, especially given our current circumstances, and we wouldn't be here without the tremendous support we've received over the years from our staff, guests, and community. To all of our staff: All of your contributions over the years are why we are here today, this wouldn't be possible without you - thank you. To all of our guests and community: Thank you for choosing to spend your time with us. We feel your continued support more than ever these days, and we thank you! #loveroncy #supportroncy

We’re happy to announce a curated selection of wine put together in collaboration with @mgodello and @WineAlign. The wines are representative of local and international producers that have been a part of the Barque family of wines during the restaurant's nine years in existence. Part of the proceeds from the sales of these cases will go towards helping our restaurant relief fund as well as financial support for Smokehouse staff currently isolating at home. For more information and ordering, please visit: https://buff.ly/2YlR128

We are excited to announce that we are taking part in @isolish.to - a new restaurant program featuring 4-course meals from Toronto restaurants delivered straight to your home while you isolate. A portion of the proceeds are going to support @dailybreadto We’ll be serving up our meal on Thursday, May 7th. Tickets are on sale and available until 48 hours before the delivery date. Book your meals at isolish.to #SpreadDelish #Stayhome #supportlocal #TOrestaurants

@InMyScrubsCanada has made it possible for us and our friends at @thegoodsisgood to send 100 meals to the staff at @stjoespromise! To contribute to the cause and help provide for our front-line healthcare workers, please search 'inmyscrubscanada' on GoFundMe.com. #inmyscrubscanada #community #supportlocal #shoproncy #loveroncy

Yesterday we had the honour of providing meals to @hrhospital, a generous gift to front-line workers from the spouse of a patient. Thank you to all those working in essential services! #stayhomestaysafe

Don’t forget the BBQ sauce with your order. $9 each bottle. BBQ rubs and seasonings are $8. #stayhome #shoproncy

We’ve joined the coalition with SaveHospitality.ca Please take a moment to read about the work they’re doing to help our industry. #StayHome #TorontoRestaurants

Vacuum-sealed BBQ is perfect for stocking your freezer. Pre-order delivery is available from Wednesday to Sunday between 3-5pm. Details available at Barque.ca. #StayHome

Thank you Canada Takeout!

We encourage delivery to help support staying home and have reduced our general delivery fees. If you’re interested in our delivery, please contact us [email protected] #StayHome #TOrestaurants