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| - You know those places you remember as being amazing as a kid, except that when you go back you wonder what all the nostalgia is all about?! This little shop is not one of those places. I started going here when I lived down the street 30 years ago, often getting a slice of pizza after school. It has expanded to the next storefront since then but is still pretty simple inside. But really, it is the epitome of the Toronto mom and pop shops that littered the streets in those days, most having closed down no. I have since moved hours away but when I come back to Toronto I try and make a stop here. First, with my husband and now my children. The owner is the same as I remember her as a teenager and it thrills me that they are still in business.
Their veal parmesean, smothered with mushrooms, onions and peppers on a crusty roll is as delicious as it was as a child. The pizza, as basic as it looks, with a simple tomato sauce, onions, salty pepperoni its perfect marriage of flavours. The veal is huge so I suggest you bring a friend and get a slice and veal parm to share or plan on leftovers.
You also need to leave room for a sicilian ice cream to end the meal - I suggest pistachio!
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