Café Diplomatico
594 College St.
Toronto, ON
www.cafediplomatico.ca
Café Diplomatico has been run by the
Mastrangelo Family for over 51 years. It is a
well known Toronto landmark in the heart
of Little Italy. They are most known for their
sprawling sunny patio, great Italian food,
soccer events and street parties. Open
seven days a week, early morning and late
night. Café Dip has something for everyone.
Patrons include many tourists, soccer fans,
locals and beloved regulars. They deliver an
unpretentious, family environment. Their fun
loving staff is always a big draw, delivering
fast and friendly service. Noted as being
Little Italy’s first licensed patio, what started
as an innovation in the neighborhood has
set the standard in food service. “The Dip,”
as it is affectionately referred to by its many
regulars, has become a staple destination
in Little Italy. They continue to serve daily
breakfast specials, lunches, dinners, late
night menu, catering, and delivery. Their
expansive menu is based on a “Create
Your Own” concept. The Dip Pizzas,
pastas and panini are a neighborhood
favorite. All dishes can be customized by
simply choosing your favorite ingredients.
Italian classics, rigatoni bolognese, chicken
parmigiana, pasta fagioli and more can be
enjoyed throughout the day.
The Oakwood
4-660 Osborne Street
Winnipeg, MB
www.oakwoodcafe.ca
The Oakwood is a local staple that is tucked away in a strip mall on
Osborne Street in the Riverview/Lord Roberts neighborhood. Since
taking over in 2016, Wendy along with an amazing staff wanted
to change things up by going back to the basics. The Oakwood
offers guests a menu that is freshly made and is like going to a
friend’s house for dinner. They are well known for borscht, burgers,
Chorizo Chicken Waffles and many varieties of poutines such as
the Vladimir Poutine which uses locally made perogies from Mom’s
Perogy Factory and kubasa from Karpaty Meats in Winnipeg’s North
End. The menu touches on some British favorites and introducing
Winnipeggers to fried bread with the Big British Breakfast has been
a real joy. With a menu that is available all day, it doesn’t matter
whether you love burgers for breakfast or waffles for dinner.
They have something for everyone and the staff is well versed in
accommodating guests with dietary restrictions.
Coming this spring, The Oakwood will begin offering a seasonal
menu that will change two or three times a year with a focus on using
ingredients that are in season rather than having salads in winter
when the quality of produce can be poor. It travels further to get
to us, which increases the carbon footprint. A seasonal menu offers
more options for creativity and exciting introductions as well.