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Anthony Rose just opened a second Big Crow in Trinity Bellwoods

By Caroline Aksich| Photography by Caroline Aksich
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Just off a graffitied alley in Trinity Bellwoods Park, Anthony Rose is slinging no-nonsense barbecue sandwiches at Big Crow But Little, a condensed version of his open-air smokehouse on Dupont. There are only three sandwiches on the menu: pulled pork, chopped brisket and the 60/60, a mix of western-style North Carolina pulled pork and Texas brisket. When asked about the differences between each barbecue style, Rose says, “People should just eat the fuckin’ sandwiches—I’m melding things I like.” The only sides available are coleslaw, Covered Bridge potato chips and giant pickles on sticks. The Bellwoods-facing patio seats 15 and—for those who are afraid to break the no-drinking-in-the-park rule—it’s fully licensed.

Anthony Rose just opened a second Big Crow in Trinity Bellwoods
There’s a nice view of the park from the patio.

 

Anthony Rose just opened a second Big Crow in Trinity Bellwoods
Here’s the bar. Henderson’s Best is the only beer on tap.

 

Anthony Rose just opened a second Big Crow in Trinity Bellwoods
The 60/60 sandwich. $15.

 

Anthony Rose just opened a second Big Crow in Trinity Bellwoods
Here’s Rose eating one of his own sandwiches.

 

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Anthony Rose just opened a second Big Crow in Trinity Bellwoods
And—just because—here’s Naked News anchor Vanessa Lei Fox eating a giant pickle. She had recently wrapped up filming a watermelon-eating contest in the park.

 

Anthony Rose just opened a second Big Crow in Trinity Bellwoods
It’s like drinking in the park—but legal!

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Caroline Aksich, a National Magazine Award recipient, is an ex-Montrealer who writes about Toronto’s ever-evolving food scene, real estate and culture for Toronto Life, Fodor’s, Designlines, Canadian Business, Glory Media and Post City. Her work ranges from features on octopus-hunting in the Adriatic to celebrity profiles.

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