I love Pusateri's. Even though I spend more on groceries here than I would if I went out for a really fancy dinner, it will always have a place in my heart.
Located in the super trendy Yorkville area, Pusateri's is an upscale grocery store where Toronto's richest come to fill up their top of the line fridges with Kobe beef flown in daily from Japan.
But if you can get past the pretension, this is a great place to buy food. The people that work at the various counters are all very knowledgeable about the sections (not like sobey's, where employees run away screaming if you ask where the crackers are).
The steaks are to die for - I've had the New York strips here and they were so delicious. I've also purchased chicken breast and marinated salmon and both were to die for. Their produce is also really fresh and they have a pretty large selection, considering how tiny this store is. They also have a solid selection of cheeses, crackers and breads,
The ready made food is also sooo good. The fresh spring rolls, salads and sandwiches are heavenly. And if you really want to splurge, head to the dessert counter and take home one of their "Sartre" mini torts. They really are worth it.
It's not cheap, but Pusater's really does have some of the tastiest food in the city!