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Peep in through the long rectangular glass window and your interest may be piqued by either the many people lining up at the counter or the glass counter itself, filled with Italian goodies. Forno Cultura has been around for a while, it is not an “on trend dessert place”. It is where you go if you crave for the classics. Or maybe to taste a bit of nostalgia when you are reminiscing that trip to Italy. Who else is in Thursday mode?? We all deserve treats for making it to #almosttheendoftheweek @fornocultura A photo posted by Thebakingskillet (@thebakingskillet) on Jun 23, 2016 at 6:03am PDT Name and Location – King and Bathurst –occupies the ground floor/basement beneath WVRST Great for – true Italian desserts, freshly baked bread, a quick Italian lunch What the experts say – “Forno Cultura is one of the city’s most essential food shops, a must-try on any Toronto food tour, run by one of its most naturally talented bakers” – The Globe and Mail Popular treats – Almond Cannoli, Biscotti, pistachio cookies, the breads I am totally digging the – The high ceiling, the industrial basement look, the variety of baked goods, the breads (must pick […]

Maman – Bakery Café, Toronto

Sitting on the sunny patio at a rustic wooden table decorated with dainty white flowers in glass jars, nibbling on a piece of pistachio cake, one can, just for a few moments, easily forget that they are still in the heart of the buzzing Financial District. We got to the café at around 9am, and only a handful of croissants and pain au chocolats were left! But they soon got fresh batches so we got lucky! Name and Location – Maman, First Canadian Place (mezzanine floor) Great for – summer brunches, elegant take-outs, a very French breakfast of Croissant and coffee What has been said – “aspires to be an idyllic escape from the Financial District’s proverbial rat race without ever leaving the PATH” – BlogTo. The group of owners, which also includes a Michelin star chef Armand Arnal, has another branch located in Manhattan. I read that it has the same rustic French appeal. Popular treats – cocktails at twilight, lunch salads and the chocolate chip cookie. I am totally digging the – the rustic wooden tables, the patio and the pistachio cake – going back for more! The ‘Meh’ – The coffee, the service (maybe they were just too […]

Forno Cultura – Italian Bakery

Maman – Bakery Café, Toronto