154 - Hot Stuff 🔥

It’s been a long winter and—despite last night’s rain—the temperature is set to drop again shortly. So let’s heat things up a bit, shall we?! Here’s some of the region’s hottest ways to combat a cold snap.

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Rei dos Leitões / King of The Pigs 👑🐖
With three locations in the area (two in London, one in Strathroy), this trio of Portugese BBQ joints could easily make the list on account of their open flame charcoal-infused chicken—but it’s their version of Piri Piri sauce that lands them here. It’s rich and spicy and satisfying and full of flavour and easily one of this city’s signature sauces.

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The real K.F.C 🔥🐔
Have we personally tried these Cheetos® Flamin’ Hot® Tenders from Kyle’s Fried Chicken yet? No. Will that stop us from including such a magical melding of cuisines on the list? Heck no.

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Hot Soda 🎸🥵
Local band, Hot Soda’s latest release finds the duo of Taylor Holden and Natalie Shore blowing bubbles behind a wall of sound guaranteed to melt your face.

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Curnoe’s Inferno 🏠 🔥
Located at 75 Langarth St. E, sits the childhood home and early studio of the late Greg Curnoe. Dubbed “Curnoe’s Inferno” on account of all the creative sparks flying around the place, the property was granted heritage status last year. For a deep dive, check out the full heritage report here: Pt 1, Pt 2, Pt 3.

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Mike Jack 🌶 ⏱
Do we suggest watching London’s Mike Jack break his fourth Guinness World Record for the speed at which he can ingest the world’s hottest peppers? Not really. But you can read all about it (and watch, if you dare) here.

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