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| - What is there to be said about the Italian food mogul Cosimo who came from nothing and now owns three restaurants in Toronto, two restaurants in Los Anegeles, two bakeries and soon opening a collaboration with Cumbraes meat market in Toronto. This man has done it all and where most restaurateurs fall out of fashion quick, it seems as if the Toronto foodie scene has extended Cosimo's 15 minutes indefinitely into the future, removing any sense of ephemerality. I mean speaking about the Toronto food scene, you have to mention Terroni, it is a staple that so many of us grew up with. Prices have always stayed relatively the same, it is not over priced for what you are getting (which is extremely rare in Toronto) and is above all consistent. Terroni I can always count on for a couple things: 1. At least a 1 hour wait to get a table (as a walk in) 2. To have the same level of cooking that has been there since it's inception 3. Rosedale mothers talking to other Rosedale mothers about their country club drama. I never thought that Terroni could surprise me, due to the fact that I have eaten there countless times and had nearly everything on the menu. However, recently I went with my entire family and had the huge bone in steak (40 Oz) that came with a wooden board full of delicious grilled vegetables and of course the usual suspects such as the mushroom salad, nizarda salad, beef Carpaccio, garganelli with black truffle and the smedozata pizza. This experience really changed my perception of Terroni because it showed me the diversity of Italian cooking, something other than pizza and pasta (which is not all they eat in Italy). Terroni is bringing people together with consistently high quality cooking and an atmosphere that keeps the customer captivated. Thank you Cosimo for opening Toronto's eyes to the potential for authentic Italian food at a fair price, there is a reason Terroni is so successful and it is all due to the love you put into every bite. See you next time!
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