Focaccia is a tiny little restaurant just south of Yonge and Bloor. The Restaurant is family run. Just looking at the chef (who they call Papa) and speaking to him, I knew the food would be traditional Italian food. I went into the establishment and it made me think small business. When I see a small businesses I think about all of the older generations that have worked hard to provide a better future for their family. I sincerely believe Papa was part of a family that is a prime example of that.
When I came in Papa greeted me politely and sat me down. He provided me with a menu and fresh bread with tapenade. He then brought me a house salad for an appetizer. Kinda glad he chose that over the Caesar salad since you can't trust romaine these days. Finally I received my Spaghetti Aglio e Olio which was spaghetti with sausage and rapini. The pasta was al dente and perfect. Kinda wished it had more of a sauce to it though. Jordi (owner's half brother) stepped in half way into my main course and cheerfully greeted all of the guests. We had a nice chat and he verified that it was a family owned restaurant and mentioned I should visit the sister restaurant Bloom. I will come back and visit this family owned restaurant and probably will head over to Bloom as well. JimStar Out!!!