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A Barbeque like no other

Published:Sunday | June 1, 2014 | 12:00 AM
Jerk duck, anyone?
Sliders prepared on a slab of granite.
Smoked lamb from Sheriff's Gourmet Barbecue.
A Jewel chef prepares seasoned beef sliders on a granite slab.
Sliders prepared on a slab of granite.
Chicken tikka from Banyan Catering.
Twiced-cooked hoisin-braised duck breast prepared by UTech.
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At the helm of Friday's beach barbecue was Executive Chef Ted Reader, author of several books that speak about how to barbecue well.

A native of Paris, Ontario, and a graduate of George Brown College's culinary management programme, Reader credits his mother as well as his grandfather for giving him a passion for cooking. He's currently the executive chef at the Skydome Hotel at Rogers Centre in Toronto.

At Grizzly's Cove on Friday, there were a number of food stations that had a wide range of meats including lamb, rabbit, pork and chicken. Those who came out moved from station to station participating and taste-testing meats of all kind.

The barbecue theme was well received as David Bucknor's lamb, deer, and rabbit were absolutely fabulous, a different taste to the palate, while Reader entertained with his unique barbecue techniques. The entertainment for the day's beach-food flex was provided by DJ Smoke, DJ Dwie and DJ Crazy Neil.

- G.G.

Photos by Adrian Creary