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| - As an Australian, I'm so happy to have a meat pie place in downtown Toronto! Megan and Erynn, the young entrepreneurs of this restaurant, lived in Australia temporarily and fell in love with a food very dear to our hearts - our meat pies.
In Australia, meat pies are traditionally consumed as take-out food, topped with tomato sauce, and handheld while it is eaten out of a paper bag. At the Kanga's soft launch, this was exactly how I had my pie, and it just tasted like home. Pies are about more than just a tasty meal, they are a part of embracing the footy, the beach, and even a day at the shops.
There are several creative fillings available, and I do like the "Traditional Aussie" pie, with a vegemite-braised minced beef filling. I've also heard great things about the vegetarian "Creamy Zucchini" from friends. The pastry is amazing, better than most pastry crusts you'll find in Australia. Pies are available straight from the oven for take-out, and frozen for preparation at home. One day, if I'm brave enough, I'll try to Poutine my Pie.
These girls went on a long adventure in Australia seeking out the best pie places to learn from and hone their recipes. They are passionate about bringing this Aussie style of casual food to Toronto, and I'm proud to showcase their pies as Australian cuisine.
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