Review of Spoonfed New York Country

Jeezaas Krist! The BEST ribs evah! EVAH! And coeliac safe! My Trinidad roots surfacing here, because I hav to be totally real in reviewing this place: Went in for lunch, which featured a smaller menu, with entrees lacking gluten-free designations, yet about two were gluten free while two other options could be so prepared. This was less so in the case of appetizers and sides. Okay, so be it....Was getting a little disappointed.

Started with a mango cherry margarita, a tangy fizzy version prepared expertly by the bartender AJ, who was also our server. Great drink by a great bartender. My mood started to lift.

Deliberated over the Shrimp & Grits but went with the Clacky Ribs with a side of collard greens. Lord, when that plate arrived, it swear it could serve a village for weeks. Perfect sauce—right mix of sweet, tang, smoke and spice. Perfect texture—char on the outside, juicy and moist on the inside, fork tender and not falling apart but with the right amount of pull and the right amount of give. Flavour fully permeating and infused. Ate only half and bagged the rest. My partner also had ribs but with cornbread, that’s not gluten free but which he said was delicious.

They bagged our food separately, mine first then his, to avoid cross contamination or confusion. We’re going back and taking his mom—that’s how good it was.

Attractive space, nice decor, warm tones, Southern and Caribbean vibe as various patrons were West Indian.

The owners came out to check on us and our experience and to introduce themselves—not obtrusive, but friendly and sincere.

Next time, we will go for dinner and the full menu. I’ll order ribs, he’ll order shrimp & grits, and we’ll share. Because I want to try other things, but I ain’t missin out on dem ribbz!!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes