There have been gargantuan ads in Bayview promoting this place for over a year, so it was a bit of a shock to pass by this evening and suddenly see the crowds packed into the freshly-stocked aisles. I'm really interested to see how the competition reacts. Aux Délices Café de Bayview, Lettieri Espresso + Bar, & the newly-renovated Loblaws are all going to take a hit - especially if the crowds I saw today keep coming back. Now that Bayview's Haute renovation is nearly done, the high-flying hoi polloi will be back in droves.
There is a newly-renovated seating area just outside Pusateri's; it looks like a good spot to enjoy my own personal-size lemon meringue pie, which is around $12 here but perhaps it's worth it. I'll have to try it just to make sure.
Overall, the stock here wasn't as exclusive as I thought it would be. I spotted many products I can buy at Loblaws (although Pusateri's valet parking makes it decidedly more convenient for drivers). Still, the ready-made foods look appealing. I probably won't buy much here since it's so pricey, but it's fun to ogle the massive dessert case. There is an impressively intimidating aisle replete with rare oils and vinegars, although Loblaws tried setting up a similar section at at this location a few months ago.