The magnificent Cadillac "Boss" Yardbird: Applewood-Smoked Pulled Chicken Sandwich with Sautéed Mushrooms, Smoked Bacon, Aged Cheddar, Zesty Root Slaw, Mustard Barbecue Sauce… and Fries

The magnificent Cadillac “Boss” Yardbird: Applewood-Smoked Pulled Chicken Sandwich with Sautéed Mushrooms, Smoked Bacon, Aged Cheddar, Zesty Root Slaw, Mustard Barbecue Sauce… and Fries

Whist Grand Electric has been enjoying insane line-ups coupled with massive hype for their months-old barbecue joint Electric Mud, that old Parkdale stalwart The Cadillac Lounge has been going through quite the culinary transformation thanks to consultant Chef Michael Pataran.

Seeing as Southern barbecue appears to be all the rage in Parkdale these days, Pataran decided to align the Caddy’s food program with the Memphis sounds that the establishment has been pumping out since day one.

Bringing in a slew of smokers and barbecues, as well his own personal take on all things ‘cue, Pataran has seriously switched up what was previously, to be quite honest, a mediocre Roadhouse-style menu, a very welcome change indeed.

We spoke to him about what he’s been up to transforming The Caddy…

 

 

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7oh5YyB7P0oBUxn26uHhBEv8V9LGkTmR5QbpU3g6sjIEdinburgh-born/Toronto-based Sommelier, consultant, writer, judge, and educator Jamie Drummond is the Director of Programs/Editor of Good Food Revolution… And he can see those long afternoons/evenings on the Caddy back patio now being punctuated by some rather tasty food.