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7 Toronto chefs who have their own food product lines
Interesting locally-made food product lines created by chefs
We all know that the pandemic forever changed the business approach of chefs and restaurants around the world. Over the past few years, new food product line launches have been on the rise…and they still are today.
Chefs have turned even more entrepreneurial, many offering culinary solutions to make home cooks better. Others have come up with convenient grab-and-go creations. Either way, locally-minded consumers are all for discovering new items that can take them on rewarding culinary adventures in approachable ways.
From cool ramen kits to interesting sauces and even frozen dinners, here are seven Toronto-based chefs that have their own product lines.
Aiko Uchigoshi of Aburi Hana — Japanese drink bases
If you haven’t been to Aburi Hana yet, you are really missing out. This modern Kyoto-style restaurant serves up a Kyo-Kaiseki tasting menu where each course outdoes the last. Last year, Hana also earned a well-deserved Michelin Star in Toronto’s…