There are many signs that you have “made it” as a band, and in my own mind, having your own nachos at Toronto's Sneaky Dee’s is one of them. Look, I know it’s not the same as getting on the bill at Glastonbury, but let’s be honest, it’s pretty great. The long-time nacho institution and indie rock venue has added many band related foods to their menu over the years: from the F**ked Up Breakfast, to Lights “Cactus in the Valley” nachos, to “the Cancer Bats “Destroyer” nachos (which really are fries, by the way,) it was about time that Sneaky Dee’s expanded their menu with a new take on nachos.
This time around sexy dance punk duo Death From Above 1979 get their time to shine! From the press release:
“The Death From Above 1979 Nachos feature Sneaky Dee’s famous tortilla chips covered in cheese, layered with pulled pork, sliced habaneros, jalapeños, black beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, green onions, an entire sliced avocado, and topped with a full habanero pepper. The nachos are now available for a limited time price of $19.79. Nacho enthusiasts can now enjoy the first pulled pork nacho dish to grace the Sneaky Dee’s menu.”
As a nacho connoisseur and DFA super fan I have taken it upon myself to eat three plates of the (vegetarian version) of these. Meat eaters, I feel like the spicy pulled pork are what makes these nachos a dream, so please, report back. If you like spice and avocado, you will be very happy.
This has me thinking, what other bands should be immortalized in Sneaky Dee’s nacho hall of fame?
What ingredients would their nacho dish contain?
Let us know in the comments below or tweet @cbcradio3.
Also, if you do come to Toronto, my personalized order at Sneaky Dee's is King’s Crown, minus the meat, add shredded lettuce. It’s not on the menu yet, but trust me on this one. I have eaten my own body weight of these nachos every year since 1999.
