Meat Market

Long time Kensington Market shop Toronto's European Quality Meat and Sausages, packed on the week-end, closed up operation after 50 years. But given the opportunity, nearby Sanagan's Meat Locker decided to take over the space. On Thursday, I dropped by for a bite at lunch as they also retained the sandwich counter across from the meat section.

I ordered a roast beef ($7) and an old-fashioned glass bottle of pineapple from pop shoppe. The bread was crusty whole-wheat dotted with various grains. The roast beef oozed out covered with melted cheese and mushroom. It was rich, satisfying and a bit messy. Though the portion didn't look substantial when they prepared it, it was filling. Note that there wasn't much space for dining, as this is primarily a butcher shop. You can stand by some some small wooden tabletops near the door, or have your sandwiches to go.