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Cheese Boutique, From Humble Beginnings to Extraordinary and Generous Food Market in the West End

The Bread Spread - September 02, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
The Cheese Boutique is more than just cheese - it’s a gourmet emporium! We speak with Afrim Pristine, who jokes “that he was born with a piece of cheese in his mouth”. He shares how it all started, why he works over 80hrs a week and how he wouldn’t want it any other way.

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Kibo Sushi, Bringing The Spirit of Hope to Toronto

The Bread Spread - August 19, 2021 14:34 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Recorded on July 29, 2021 - Not one to shy away from adventure, Bo Seo, from Kibo Sushi speaks to us about his unlikely start in the hospitality business. His love of life has taken him down many avenues and he continues to thrive, even in these uncertain times.

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Upfront Toronto Ep.15: Kibo Sushi, Bringing The Spirit of Hope to Toronto

The Bread Spread - August 19, 2021 14:34 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Recorded on July 29, 2021 - Not one to shy away from adventure, Bo Seo, from Kibo Sushi speaks to us about his unlikely start in the hospitality business. His love of life has taken him down many avenues and he continues to thrive, even in these uncertain times.

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Introverted Pharmacist Turns Celebrity Baker with Christopher Siu

The Bread Spread - August 05, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Recorded July 13, 2021 - Having captured the hearts of Canadians on MasterChef Canada Season 2, Christopher Siu is determined to make his baking dreams a reality. We hear how Chris blends his pharmacy background with his love of baking to create unique whimsical cakes and pastries.

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Upfront Toronto Ep.14: Introverted Pharmacist Turns Celebrity Baker with Christopher Siu

The Bread Spread - August 05, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Recorded July 13, 2021 - Having captured the hearts of Canadians on MasterChef Canada Season 2, Christopher Siu is determined to make his baking dreams a reality. We hear how Chris blends his pharmacy background with his love of baking to create unique whimsical cakes and pastries.

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Rockers Turned Brewers - How Two Brothers Turned a Hobby Into a Successful Business

The Bread Spread - July 22, 2021 05:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Recorded July 8, 2021 - It’s just the right blend of business and passion for brothers Dustin and Brayden of Blood Brothers Brewing. Hear how these two musicians turned brewers found the perfect way to combine their desire for creativity with their love for beer.

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Upfront Toronto Ep.13: Rockers Turned Brewers - How Two Brothers Turned a Hobby Into a Successful Business

The Bread Spread - July 22, 2021 05:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Recorded July 8, 2021 - It’s just the right blend of business and passion for brothers Dustin and Brayden of Blood Brothers Brewing. Hear how these two musicians turned brewers found the perfect way to combine their desire for creativity with their love for beer.

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The People First Culture at Brasa

The Bread Spread - July 08, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Welcome to The Bread Spread. Get to know the fascinating entrepreneurs that started your favourite food brands along with Alon Ozery, co-founder (Ozery Bakery/Parallel Brothers), author (Even The Sidewalk Could Tell), and passionate small business coach. Candid talks about drive, challenges fac...

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Upfront Toronto Ep.12: The People First Culture at Brasa

The Bread Spread - July 08, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Welcome to The Bread Spread. Get to know the fascinating entrepreneurs that started your favourite food brands along with Alon Ozery, co-founder (Ozery Bakery/Parallel Brothers), author (Even The Sidewalk Could Tell), and passionate small business coach. Candid talks about drive, challenges fac...

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Upfront Toronto Ep.11: Elevating The British Pub Scene In Toronto with Jamieson Kerr

The Bread Spread - July 01, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Recorded on May 27, 2021 - Jamieson Kerr elevates the British pub scene as owner of Queen & Beaver Public House, also known as the mecca for football (soccer) fans in Toronto. He now shares his energy with The Q&B Pie Co., focussing on savoury pies in a variety of delicious flavours.

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Elevating The British Pub Scene In Toronto with Jamieson Kerr

The Bread Spread - July 01, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Recorded on May 27, 2021 - Jamieson Kerr elevates the British pub scene as owner of Queen & Beaver Public House, also known as the mecca for football (soccer) fans in Toronto. He now shares his energy with The Q&B Pie Co., focussing on savoury pies in a variety of delicious flavours.

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Where Food and Good Vibes Meet with Katy Chan

The Bread Spread - June 24, 2021 05:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Recorded on April 22, 2021 - We speak with serial entrepreneur and chef Katy Chan who shares with us how she bridged her passion for food and love of design to create a life that allows her to value her profession as a restauranteur.

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Upfront Toronto Ep. 10: Where Food and Good Vibes Meet with Katy Chan

The Bread Spread - June 24, 2021 05:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Recorded on April 22, 2021 - We speak with serial entrepreneur and chef Katy Chan who shares with us how she bridged her passion for food and love of design to create a life that allows her to value her profession as a restauranteur.

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Upfront Toronto Ep. 9: The Sesame Artist With Aharon Ozery

The Bread Spread - June 17, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Record on May 4, 2021 - A vision for art, food and all spaces big and small, artist Aharon Ozery takes us through how his love of art paved the way to creating a life of continuous creativity in the restaurant and Sesame Butter manufacturing industry.

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The Sesame Artist With Aharon Ozery

The Bread Spread - June 17, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Record on May 4, 2021 - A vision for art, food and all spaces big and small, artist Aharon Ozery takes us through how his love of art paved the way to creating a life of continuous creativity in the restaurant and Sesame Butter manufacturing industry.

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Superette, Your Thoughtful Neighbor With Mimi Lam

The Bread Spread - June 10, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Recorded on May 11, 2021 - Mimi shares with us her journey into the cannabis retail world, which is just forming and is akin to the wild west. Prioritising the values of the company, she tries to bring an empathetic approach to everything she does, and it shows, as Superette continues to grow.

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Upfront Toronto Ep. 8: Superette, Your Thoughtful Neighbor With Mimi Lam

The Bread Spread - June 10, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Recorded on May 11, 2021 - Mimi shares with us her journey into the cannabis retail world, which is just forming and is akin to the wild west. Prioritising the values of the company, she tries to bring an empathetic approach to everything she does, and it shows, as Superette continues to grow.

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Where There’s A Will There's A Way With Niki Tsourounakis

The Bread Spread - May 27, 2021 05:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Recorded on April 20, 2021 - Obsessed with all things food, drink, including hospitality, we speak to Niki about her start in the food industry and how vision and hard-working ethics have helped her to be the neighbourhood spot people have grown to love.

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Upfront Toronto Ep. 7: Where There’s A Will There's A Way With Niki Tsourounakis

The Bread Spread - May 27, 2021 05:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Recorded on April 20, 2021 - Obsessed with all things food, drink, including hospitality, we speak to Niki about her start in the food industry and how vision and hard-working ethics have helped her to be the neighbourhood spot people have grown to love.

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Creativity & Community Through Food with Cheryl Torrance, a.k.a Uncle Chuck May

The Bread Spread - May 20, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Recorded on April 15, 2021 - Cheryl Torrance, a.k.a Uncle Chuck, shares with us her love of food and community. Having experienced a challenging time in her early adult life, she tells us how she now enjoys being invited to any dinner table to share in the everyday celebrations.

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Upfront Toronto Ep. 6: Creativity & Community Through Food with Cheryl Torrance, a.k.a Uncle Chuck May

The Bread Spread - May 20, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Recorded on April 15, 2021 - Cheryl Torrance, a.k.a Uncle Chuck, shares with us her love of food and community. Having experienced a challenging time in her early adult life, she tells us how she now enjoys being invited to any dinner table to share in the everyday celebrations.

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Upfront Toronto Ep. 5: Ozery Bakery and Parallel Brothers, Behind The Microphones with Alon & Liza

The Bread Spread - May 07, 2021 13:18 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Recorded April 26, 2021 - Alon Ozery and Liza chat about why Alon wanted to start a podcast and how his sabbatical from Ozery Bakery has allowed him new ways to express his creativity, particularly when they defy logic. He shares the importance of investing in a brand and giving back and the imp...

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Behind The Microphones: Liza interviews Alon

The Bread Spread - May 07, 2021 13:18 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
We decided to turn the tables here at Upfront Toronto and provide a bit of insight into who we are. We take a closer look at Alon Ozery, using the same interview style we use with our guests. As Liza speaks with Alon, we learn about the importance of creativity in growing his business and ho...

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Ozery Bakery and Parallel Brothers, Behind The Microphones with Alon & Liza

The Bread Spread - May 07, 2021 13:18 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Recorded April 26, 2021 - Alon Ozery and Liza chat about why Alon wanted to start a podcast and how his sabbatical from Ozery Bakery has allowed him new ways to express his creativity, particularly when they defy logic. He shares the importance of investing in a brand and giving back and the im...

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Cult Following For Pasta And Community with Leo Baldassarre

The Bread Spread - April 28, 2021 18:49 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Recorded April 19, 2021 - Leo Baldassarre of Famiglia Baldassarre learned early that generosity is key to doing business, in addition to being an active part of the community. He shares stories that are sure to inspire and make you love pasta too! Famiglia Baldassarre is located in a hole in t...

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Upfront Toronto Ep. 4: Cult Following For Pasta And Community with Leo Baldassarre

The Bread Spread - April 28, 2021 18:49 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Recorded April 19, 2021 - Leo Baldassarre of Famiglia Baldassarre learned early that generosity is key to doing business, in addition to being an active part of the community. He shares stories that are sure to inspire and make you love pasta too! Famiglia Baldassarre is located in a hole in the ...

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Cult Following For Pasta And Community

The Bread Spread - April 28, 2021 18:49 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Famiglia Baldassarre is located in a hole in the wall on industrial Geary Avenue. The unassuming storefront is surrounded by a variety of artisan businesses, located just north of the train tracks.  Not only does Leo make one of the best pastas in the city, he also has a very interesting story...

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Upfront Toronto Ep. 3: OMG Baked Goodness - Your Neighbourhood Friend With Lesley Mattina

The Bread Spread - April 27, 2021 18:07 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Recorded April 13, 2021 - Lesley Mattina of OMG Baked Goodness gives us a peek into the neighbourhood bakery that all families go to when celebrating occasions together. She shares her passion and relationship with the kitchen and her love of community. Lesley Mattina is the baker that kids have...

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OMG Baked Goodness - Your Neighbourhood Friend With Lesley Mattina

The Bread Spread - April 27, 2021 18:07 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Recorded April 13, 2021 - Lesley Mattina of OMG Baked Goodness gives us a peek into the neighbourhood bakery that all families go to when celebrating occasions together. She shares her passion and relationship with the kitchen and her love of community. Lesley Mattina is the baker that kids...

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OMG Baked Goodness - Your Neighbourhood Friend

The Bread Spread - April 27, 2021 18:07 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Leslie Mattina is the baker that kids have grown up to love, in her Dundas West neighbourhood. She opened OMG Baked Goodness in 2007 at 1561 Dundas Street West and has been baking from scratch every day since. She gives us a peek into the neighbourhood bakery that all families go to when celebr...

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