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Introducing: Bugigattolo, a teeny Italian kitchen in Liberty Village

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Introducing: Bugigattolo, a teeny Italian kitchen in Liberty Village
(Image: Caroline Aksich)

Name: Bugigattolo Neighbourhood: Liberty Village Contact: 54 Fraser Ave., 416-583-3895, bugigattolokitchen.com
Chefs:  Quin Josey (Bar Buca)

The food

The menu is anchored by all-day Italian breakfast (frittatas, and eggs served with cured meats like prosciutto and mortadella), but for lunch and dinner, Josey sends out salads, hearty soups, panini, pasta and Roman-style pizzas from his small kitchen.

Introducing: Bugigattolo, a teeny Italian kitchen in Liberty Village
(Image: Caroline Aksich)

This salumi board features spicy soppressata, imported Italian prosciutto, locally made cappicola, as well as crotonese (an aged sheep’s milk cheese), cambozola, Parmigiano-Reggiano, cured eggplant and onion jam. $15.95.

Introducing: Bugigattolo, a teeny Italian kitchen in Liberty Village
(Image: Caroline Aksich)

For this salad, kale massaged with lemon is tossed with crotonese cheese, sunflower seeds and dried cranberries. $9.

Introducing: Bugigattolo, a teeny Italian kitchen in Liberty Village
(Image: Caroline Aksich)

For his spin on the classic BLT, Josey swaps out bacon for crispy prosciutto, throws in some provolone, then stacks it between ciabatta. $9. Add an egg for an extra $1.25.

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Introducing: Bugigattolo, a teeny Italian kitchen in Liberty Village
(Image: Caroline Aksich)

Butternut squash soup subtly flavoured with curry. $7.

Introducing: Bugigattolo, a teeny Italian kitchen in Liberty Village
(Image: Caroline Aksich)

Lasagna Bolognese made with a veal-pork ragu and béchamel. $15.

Introducing: Bugigattolo, a teeny Italian kitchen in Liberty Village
(Image: Caroline Aksich)

Cannoli. $2.50 each.

Introducing: Bugigattolo, a teeny Italian kitchen in Liberty Village
(Image: Caroline Aksich)

Chef Quin Josey.

The drinks

A list of wine and prosecco, and classic cocktails made with Italian ingredients, like the Aperol Spritz.

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The space

The wee brick box of a building (“bugigattolo” is Italian for “closet”) will double its 18-seat capacity when the front and back patios are winterized.

Introducing: Bugigattolo, a teeny Italian kitchen in Liberty Village
(Image: Caroline Aksich)
Introducing: Bugigattolo, a teeny Italian kitchen in Liberty Village
(Images: Caroline Aksich)

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Caroline Aksich, a National Magazine Award recipient, is an ex-Montrealer who writes about Toronto’s ever-evolving food scene, real estate and culture for Toronto Life, Fodor’s, Designlines, Canadian Business, Glory Media and Post City. Her work ranges from features on octopus-hunting in the Adriatic to celebrity profiles.

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