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 1. Arz Bakery

1909 Lawrence Avenue East
Scarborough, ON M1R 2Y6
(416) 755-5084

Category: Bakeries

Neighbourhood: Scarborough

4.0 star rating
  7/25/2009

This is another great Lebanese-Middle Eastern store. Where Arz Bakery shines is in the baked goods. It is the only place in Toronto (probably not!), where Baba au Rhum are almost always available. They make beautiful pastries and their have a awesome…More »

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 2. Michael-Angelos Market Place

8555 Av Woodbine
Markham, ON L3R 4X9
(905) 307-8555
3.0 star rating
  7/29/2009 First to Review

This is a large 'Italian oriented' supermarket. They feature a few unusual things in this store. You are able to buy a lot of fruit by weight, including strawberries which you can select. Their produce choices are very thorough, and they are well…More »

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 3. Rami's

1996 Lawrence Ave E
Scarborough, ON M1R 2Z1
(416) 757-1611

Categories: Fruits & Veggies, Grocery

Neighbourhood: Scarborough

3.0 star rating
  7/24/2009 First to Review

One day we decided to make stuffed zucchini, Allepo style. We needed a tool to hollow out the zucchini all the way down to their base. There was no question as to where we would go....Nasr Foods.

After a bit of rummaging, we found the corer we needed…More »

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 4. Galleria Supermarket

7040 Yonge St
Vaughan, ON L4J 1V7
(905) 882-0040

Categories: Korean, Grocery

4.0 star rating
  Update - 12/1/2010

Just a short note to let everyone know that this supermarket has moved to:
865 York Mills Road
Toronto, ON
M3B 1Y5

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  • 4.0 star rating
    7/25/2009 First to Review

    This is an awesome Korean Supermarket. This 25,000 sp. ft. space is the best Korean Supermarket in… Read more »

 5. Marche Istanbul

3220 Dufferin St
North York, ON M6A 2T3
(416) 782-8668

Category: Specialty Food

3.0 star rating
  7/18/2009 First to Review

Just took a Turkish friend of mine to this nice, clean well-run place. It is close to Yorkdale, and features almost exclusively Turkish imports. They claim that they have 'authentic' soujouk (my friend bought some), but the reviews are not in.

They…More »

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 6. Tone Tai Supermarket

3030 Don Mills Rd E
North York, ON M2J 3C1
(416) 756-1668

Category: Grocery

3.0 star rating
  7/27/2009 First to Review

When this place opened about 1 1/2 ago it was mobbed. They have the greatest selection of produce at the absolute best prices I have been able to find. They have all the traditional fruits and vegetables, and a fantastic selection of Asian produce.…More »

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 7. Pars Foods

365 John St
Thornhill, ON L3T 5W5
(905) 881-8007
4.0 star rating
  7/18/2009 First to Review

This is a Persian market/distributor. It features a broad array of Persian baked goods, some halal meats, a large selection of packaged and canned groceries, and a few cheeses. It is a large place and the bread is baked on the premises.

The bread…More »

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 8. International Discount Foods

2777 Steeles Ave W
North York, ON M3J 3K5
(416) 739-6651
3.0 star rating
  7/22/2009 First to Review

For all things Russian..Tovarich!

To begin with, there is  the greatest selection of smoked fish I have been this side of New York. They are all there, mostly unknown to be, but looking delicious. They also feature a great delicatessen counter with…More »

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