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Toronto man known for BBQ pop-ups opens shipping container restaurant

Kimia Afshar Mehrabi

created: July 14, 2025, 8:04 p.m. | updated: July 16, 2025, 4:57 a.m.

After building a loyal following through weekend pop-ups and a reputation for authentic Texas-style barbecue, Toronto pitmaster Josh Abramson has opened a full-time location for his brand, The Pampered Pig BBQ, at STACKT Market in Toronto. "When Stackt first reached out, it seemed like a great opportunity to move to full service in a relatively central location," Abramson told blogTO. "Authentic BBQ in the heart of Toronto never really seemed like it could work given how condensed everything is, but STACKT always felt like the perfect spot for it." The Pampered Pig BBQ now runs a streamlined service with a rotating menu, anchored by staples like brisket, pork belly brisket, full pork spare ribs, and smoked turkey breast. "Maybe a brick and mortar, maybe a food truck to bring our BBQ to festivals and events more often.

2 weeks, 4 days ago: blogTO