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Name: Schmaltz Appetizing
Contact Info: 414 Dupont St. (the carriage house behind Fat Pasha), 647-350-4261, schmaltzappetizing.com
Neighbourhood: The Annex
Previously: A kids’ store called Draw Me a Sheep (before that, it was Indian Rice Factory Chai Bar)
Owner: Anthony Rose, who also owns Fat Pasha, Rose and Sons, and Big Crow
Chef: Rose designed the menu, which is being executed by Drake alum Chris Kirn
The Food: An “appetizing” store is a Jewish food shop that sells fish, cream cheese and other foods commonly eaten with bagels. Schmaltz carries all the standard fishy toppings (smoked salmon, gravlax, gefilte fish), as well as some more exotic options, like salmon caviar, carp and smoked Acadian sturgeon. Most items can be ordered on a Kiva’s bagel, including $45 worth of American sturgeon caviar with sliced eggs and sour cream. (Less extravagant sandwiches run from $8 to $14). Fat Pasha’s Mediterranean salads round out the menu, along with a handful of traditional Jewish pastries.
The Drinks: Thomas Lavers root beer, fresh-squeezed juices, and mini cartons of Hewitt’s milk. Rose is in the process of applying for a liquor license, which means that caviar and vodka tastings could become a thing in the future.
The Place: The little room is anchored by a long display case brimming with fish and spreads. Shelves are crammed with bulk goodies—apple cider from Niagara, Roman olive oil, dried fruit and nuts, and gourmet canned goods (local honeys, wild-caught B.C. salmon, Acadian caviar).
296741 <b>Schmaltz Appetizing</b> is located at 414 Dupont Street, just behind <b>Fat Pasha.</b> (Schmaltz is Yiddish for “rendered fat,” typically chicken fat, which is used as a spread or for frying in Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine.) (Image: Caroline Aksich) Introducing: Schmaltz Appetizing https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-01-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-01.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-01.jpg 1000 666 [] https://torontolife.com/food/introducing-schmaltz-appetizing-jewish-fish-shop-behind-fat-pasha/slide/schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-01/ schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-01 0 0
(Image: Caroline Aksich)
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296752 All available counter space is crammed with local honeys, preserves and other delicacies. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-13-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-13.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-13.jpg 1000 666 [] https://torontolife.com/food/introducing-schmaltz-appetizing-jewish-fish-shop-behind-fat-pasha/slide/schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-13/ schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-13 0 0
296754 The little shop is take-out only. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-14-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-14.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-14.jpg 1000 666 [] https://torontolife.com/food/introducing-schmaltz-appetizing-jewish-fish-shop-behind-fat-pasha/slide/schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-14/ schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-14 0 0
296750 Schmaltz carries all the standard fishy toppings (gefilte fish, smoked salmon, gravlax, lox), plus smoked Acadian sturgeon, salmon caviar and carp. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-10-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-10.jpg 1000 666 [] https://torontolife.com/food/introducing-schmaltz-appetizing-jewish-fish-shop-behind-fat-pasha/slide/schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-10/ schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-10 0 0
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296751 The fixins. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-11-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-11.jpg 1000 666 [] https://torontolife.com/food/introducing-schmaltz-appetizing-jewish-fish-shop-behind-fat-pasha/slide/schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-11/ schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-11 0 0
296753 Bagels and latkes are brought in fresh from <b>Kiva's.</b> https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-12-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-12.jpg 1000 666 [] https://torontolife.com/food/introducing-schmaltz-appetizing-jewish-fish-shop-behind-fat-pasha/slide/schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-12/ schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-12 0 0
296755 Whitefish on a sesame bagel with capers and tomato ($8). https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-15-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-15.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-15.jpg 1000 666 [] https://torontolife.com/food/introducing-schmaltz-appetizing-jewish-fish-shop-behind-fat-pasha/slide/schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-15/ schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-15 0 0
296745 - Gefilte fish on a bagel with beetroot horseradish and butter ($13). https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-05-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-05.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-05.jpg 667 1001 [] https://torontolife.com/food/introducing-schmaltz-appetizing-jewish-fish-shop-behind-fat-pasha/slide/schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-05/ schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-05 0 0
296756 Smoked salmon with scallion cream cheese and red onion on a pumpernickel bagel ($14). https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-16-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-16.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-16.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/food/introducing-schmaltz-appetizing-jewish-fish-shop-behind-fat-pasha/slide/schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-16/ schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-16 0 0
296747 A selection of dessert squares from <b>Big Crow.</b> https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-07-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-07.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-07.jpg 1000 666 [] https://torontolife.com/food/introducing-schmaltz-appetizing-jewish-fish-shop-behind-fat-pasha/slide/schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-07/ schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-07 0 0
296746 Babka and rugelach are also brought in from Kiva's. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-06-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-06.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-06.jpg 1000 666 [] https://torontolife.com/food/introducing-schmaltz-appetizing-jewish-fish-shop-behind-fat-pasha/slide/schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-06/ schmaltz-appetizing-toronto-restaurants-06 0 0
I love fish.