It's hard to commit to just one thing, especially when it should be just one favourite, first-place, can't-get-any-better-than-this type of thing.
However, a move this year up to the Corso Italia neighbourhood is making for some inspired, delicious food experiences.
In the spirit of talking too much, here's my 2008 discoveries.
- Best neighbourhood trat: St. Clair Village Trattoria,
with a lovely menu of Italian comfort cooking that fits the cheapeats
budget and will make your tummy very happy. The penne alla vodka is
yummy, with chunks of pancetta floating in the sauce. Owners Silvio and
Sandra will ensure you're satisfied.
[St. Clair Village Trattoria, 1182 St. Clair Avenue West 416.656.6870] - Best Italian grocer: Centro,
filled with all things Italian, including a deli counter that will make
you weep, a cornucopia of pastas, fresh breads and sauces, and a full
food service area for sit-down or to-go dining pleasure (it's in the
back...follow your nose).
[Centro Trattoria Formaggio, 1224 St. Clair Ave. W. 416.656.8111] - Best “oh my god, it's 10:30, the movers just left and we haven't eaten since Wednesday” dining experience: huge chicken burritos with spicy salsa at Tita La Guanaca,
bless her for staying open late enough in a torrential downpour to feed
our sorry selves. Check out her pupusas, they're delish - and enormous.
[Tita La Guanaca, 1072 Saint Clair Ave W, 416.656.3519]
Jennifer Sudbury is Queen-Wester recently relocated to Corso Italia and eagerly anticipating sampling her way through the neighbourhood.
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