That dream came to fruition when Wheatley officially opened the doors to Boneheads BBQ on January 9, 2010, bringing to life her vision of bringing authentic barbeque to her hometown of Halifax. Spotlight was very curious to know how the smokehouse got its name. Wheatley laughed as she shared the story of how the name originated. She considered a variety of names, but nothing really stood out. Then one day she was talking to a friend and telling him about her plans to open a restaurant. He responded, “You’d have to be a bonehead to start a restaurant these days.” Wheatley knew immediately that she had found the perfect name for her business. Boneheads’ location at 1014 Barrington Street caters to a diverse customer base. Situated in a highly concentrated area of universities, the smokehouse services many students, but also attracts a wide variety of BBQ loving patrons who live and work in the area as well as tourists seeking out a delicious Southern meal. Wheatley
selected the location for its vibrant neighbor- hood and its proximity to downtown to service tourists, businesses, students, and locals alike. Boneheads is committed to cooking in true, authentic Southern barbeque style. Their secret is cooking with nice hardwood, at low heat, with “a whole lotta patience.” Wheatley shared with us that, “Proper smokehouse bar-b-que is a slow process, this style of cooking demands up to a full day of cooking to produce meat that is moist, tender and full of smoky flavour.”
“Proper smokehouse bar-b-que is a slow process, this style of cooking demands up to a full day of cooking to produce meat that is moist, tender and full of smoky flavour. ”
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