I picked up a 2 lb, mixed flavoured (signature, pastrami and gravlax) smoked salmon platter for our…read moreschool's staff appreciation breakfast. The platter came beautifully laid out with their extra creamy and thick cream cheese, capers and crisps. Our staff loved these smoked salmon so much! These were possibly the best smoked salmon I've ever tasted, as the smokey flavour was not over-powering and it was not overly salty. I only got to sample the signature and gravlax but I am guessing that pastrami is also equally delicious. It was an added bonus to know that their products are made with no preservatives, artificial additives or colours. I will definitely come back to pick up more platters for future events from this fantastic shop! FYI: Everything must be pre-ordered through their website as there is no shop. It's a small store front with a pick up table only.

I have not had Smoked Salmon in years and won a GC (Thank you) to The Smoke Bloke. Their Smoked…read moreSalmon is to die for!!! Also, super friendly Customer Service and very quick responses to questions.

Should be able to leave zero stars for a non-existent location.There hasn't been an Urban Market in…read moredowntown Oshawa for more than a year now. The owner has left the country. Too bad, would have been nice.

Urban Market Picks is a one stop shopping experience where you can find items like gourmet food…read moreproducts, home decor, personal care and homemade goods. What makes this shopping experience unique is the emphasis of shop local with products from vendor of Durham Region. The space is clean, spacious and well organized. For artisanal and fresh produce: maple syrup, coffee, baked goods, cold pressed juice, honey, cheese, hot sauces, cured meat and more. Located conveniently in Downtown Oshawa. I highly recommend dropping by and I assure you that you will have so much fun shopping here!

T&T might be one of the reasons that I decide to move to Canada. There is an endless variety of…read moresnacks, baked goods, hot food and groceries. I tried the strawberry mango cake from there for my grandma's birthday and she said it's "not too sweet" and went back for more! One of the lightest and tastiest cakes I've had and it was from a supermarket! I also love getting shrimp cheeks and other snacks I can't usually find in the states. I also tried their mala chicken which was also very delicious.

We just came to get some maple syrup and some snacks as a nighttime bite, and the mango pudding…read moreHIT. Service is fast and efficient, and I love that there's a downstairs cafe you can sit in and eat while the groceries are all upstairs. Ambiance is really open and airy.

The Meathead Store is definitely a hidden gem! They are soft launching their take out only bistro…read more Service is nice and friendly, explained to us the different products and variety! Usually, I am not a huge fan or roast beef is a must try! The spicy sausage was so tasty. The bistro only serves take out and Ubereats. You can order on their website and pick up which is better pricing. I am already thinking these rapid frozen meat are so fresh, prefect Korean bbq at home in winter, steak dinner at home and a parties. They sell Korean marinated short ribs, skewers, along with Wagyu patties. Definitely a spot to stop by for fresh high quality meat and perfect for summer bbq!

The place is located in an industrial area. They recently launched a bistro store inside, wherein…read morecustomers can order cooked food for delivery or take-out. The meats were fresh! They also serve Halifax-style donair.

Vincenzo's is a family-owned small grocer that has served the area on the East end of Danforth…read moreAvenue for decades. There is something sublime and comforting about grocery stores like this. First, there's the family aspect. Pride of ownership shines in the warm service and upkeep of the store. Secondly, years of experience has packed great product selection into a small space. When was the last time you could buy produce, meat, dry grocery and your basic refrigerated goods within the same footprint of a Tim Horton's? Finally, as the name suggests, Vincenzo's also boasts an enticing and ever-evolving selection of Italian sundries. Their deli and imported grocery selection is curated with great care, quality, and a love of food. It may not fully replace your hyper market shopping habit but making Vincenzo's part of your routine is a great way to discover new products, support local business, and and put great food on your table.

I've shopped here three times in the last two weeks. This is…read morea genuine family grocery store with a distinctive Italian slant. I enjoy the good service, attention to detail and the good prices. The butcher counter at the back of the store offers very good quality meat. I enjoy the deli counter at the front. I also found that the quality of the spices they sell are excellent and the prices on them better than average You've got to do your self a favour and shop here

Love this local bakery. Just a small family run place but…read moretheir goods are da bomb. This Christmas they made their own mincemeat for their mince pies. Their sour Cherry tarts or galette are so good as well. Flaky pastry like your mom or grandma used to make. I also picked up some lemon cranberry scones. They have that nice crispy outside and fluffy inside. So good. He also has all kinds of soups and prepared meals plus homemade gingerbread cookies, variety of other cookies, pies, tarts and squares. I believe they are also doing a Christmas dinner you can order per person. Check out their profile on Instagram for more detail. There is a cut off date to order this. Not sure when it is. They are closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Located on O'Connor north of St Clair just passed the TD Bank. Parking is on the street.

I was here for a piece of Fillet Mignon (The Friday treat for myself :) - Royal Beef is one of the…read morewell-reputed butchers in the east side of Toronto. Excited to visit here! They are nice and small with selected items such as pasta, sweets, cheese, and of course, meat and meat products. Warmth is felt through services, and also their items most of which are locally sourced. The fillet mignon (AAA Ontario Beef) was tender and flavorful. But I was more impressed with their home-cooked roast beef. When I saw it at the deli meat display case, I could not resist buying it. It looked perfectly medium rare, lean, and juicy. I asked for their recommended thickness - which was paper thin. Oh yes, I was right, it was juicy, packed with beef flavor with perfect seasonings. I think it will be as good when it is thicker - next time! I learned later that their cured meat products such as sausages are also good. I am looking forward to coming here again!

This is a great local butcher on the Danforth…read more They source a lot of their meats and other foods from local vendors and proudly display their names. They are especially known for their pork products. Great bacon and sausages. But this week I went in and scored an old British fave. So I am checking out the prep food counter and what do I spy? Pork pie and by that I mean something that is their version of the Melton Mowbray pie. And boy of boy - Royal Beef NAILED IT. Yes indeed - the crust is hot water recipe which is an absolute must. I've tried versions of this elsewhere and candidly no one else in the GTA has come close. The filling also was seasoned and the perfect consistency. It's a drag the HP or Branston Pickle out of the cupboard moment. We enjoyed our pie and I went back today and cleaned them out (ie bought the last 4). Thanks so much for bringing a taste of England to my Christmas this year. So important as I could not get home to see my relatives this year. As for what else ? Lots of great meat products, frozen foods, fresh breads, lots of Italian foods including olive oils, sauces, dried pasta and more. Lastly they sell fantastic Baklava. Don't know who makes for them but a package of that always ends up on the pile too.

An amazing little shop on the Danforth that has a wide assortment of Mexican imported products…read more Get everything you need for your taco Tuesdays. I was just walking by and they happened to be giving away some free tacos, and who could resist?!?! (I'm sure this isn't a regular thing they I don't think?) Anyways, that was tastier than most $10 taco platters I've had at restaurants. I ended up buying a selection of salsas I haven't seen before and some hot sauce. Check it out if you need make a boost to your mexican feast night.