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A yearning for barbeque: Owner closes Olio and opens up Spitfires
By Jeffrey Cattel/ Correspondent
Friday, July 28, 2006 - Updated: 11:39 AM EST
Walking into Spitfires Barbeque and Grill, feels like entering Texas with the aroma or barbeque sauce and ribs filling the downtown Canton restaurant.
Spitfires, located at 655 Washington Street, opened in January, at the former Olios restaurant. Stoughton resident Paul Turano owned both restaurants.
Asked why the change from upscale to a barbeque and grill, Turano said he wanted a restaurant that was more family friendly.
"Just a few years ago I opened up another upscale restaurant, Tryst, on Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington, and it became hard to make sure I was offering the best service to all of the customers at both locations," he said. "Also there is not much in the way of competition for barbeque in Canton; it’s a different niche."
Turano said he has always wanted to own his own business, but had to confront his fears first.
"The restaurant business is a business in which you give your heart and soul and work every day of the week," he said. "I have a lot of pride in what I do, so it is important that you make good decisions and have good judgment. If you do so, all of your customers will be happy and that’s all you can ask for."
In coming up with a new restaurant name, Turnao polled his friends and the consensus was Spitfires.
John Kelly of Easton is a barbeque connoisseur.
"I have eaten at every barbeque place in the state and this is by far the best. I was lucky enough to be traveling through Canton center when I saw the sign, screeched on my breaks and walked in," he said. "The rest is history."
Spitfires Barbeque and Grill makes everything from scratch and carries the standard barbeque menu of pork, brisket, ribs and chicken, as well as some Tex-Mex concepts.
"I looked at other barbeque restaurants in our area and looked at what the staples on their menu were," Turano said. "I didn’t reinvent the wheel."
Spitfires, managed by Melanie Dovell of Stoughton, offers between three and five specials a day. Also the menu changes based on customer interest.
As for the hot item, Turano said the pulled pork sandwich.
For $6, customers can get a sandwich, coleslaw and another side of their choice. Other good deals include the $50 special to fill a family of six. This includes a full rack of ribs, a pink of pulled pork, a pint of smashed potatoes, a pint of coleslaw, a pint of rice ’n’ beans, cornbread, sandwich rolls, homemade pickles, and the appropriate sauces.
"People like to try something different and it’s inexpensive, but still is great quality," Turano said.
Spitfires Barbeque and Grill is open daily 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call the restaurant at 781-821-2396.
By Jeffrey Cattel/ Correspondent
Friday, July 28, 2006 - Updated: 11:39 AM EST
Walking into Spitfires Barbeque and Grill, feels like entering Texas with the aroma or barbeque sauce and ribs filling the downtown Canton restaurant.
Spitfires, located at 655 Washington Street, opened in January, at the former Olios restaurant. Stoughton resident Paul Turano owned both restaurants.
Asked why the change from upscale to a barbeque and grill, Turano said he wanted a restaurant that was more family friendly.
"Just a few years ago I opened up another upscale restaurant, Tryst, on Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington, and it became hard to make sure I was offering the best service to all of the customers at both locations," he said. "Also there is not much in the way of competition for barbeque in Canton; it’s a different niche."
Turano said he has always wanted to own his own business, but had to confront his fears first.
"The restaurant business is a business in which you give your heart and soul and work every day of the week," he said. "I have a lot of pride in what I do, so it is important that you make good decisions and have good judgment. If you do so, all of your customers will be happy and that’s all you can ask for."
In coming up with a new restaurant name, Turnao polled his friends and the consensus was Spitfires.
John Kelly of Easton is a barbeque connoisseur.
"I have eaten at every barbeque place in the state and this is by far the best. I was lucky enough to be traveling through Canton center when I saw the sign, screeched on my breaks and walked in," he said. "The rest is history."
Spitfires Barbeque and Grill makes everything from scratch and carries the standard barbeque menu of pork, brisket, ribs and chicken, as well as some Tex-Mex concepts.
"I looked at other barbeque restaurants in our area and looked at what the staples on their menu were," Turano said. "I didn’t reinvent the wheel."
Spitfires, managed by Melanie Dovell of Stoughton, offers between three and five specials a day. Also the menu changes based on customer interest.
As for the hot item, Turano said the pulled pork sandwich.
For $6, customers can get a sandwich, coleslaw and another side of their choice. Other good deals include the $50 special to fill a family of six. This includes a full rack of ribs, a pink of pulled pork, a pint of smashed potatoes, a pint of coleslaw, a pint of rice ’n’ beans, cornbread, sandwich rolls, homemade pickles, and the appropriate sauces.
"People like to try something different and it’s inexpensive, but still is great quality," Turano said.
Spitfires Barbeque and Grill is open daily 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call the restaurant at 781-821-2396.
