New NYC-Style Pizza Shop Opens Beneath Downtown Toronto Bar
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Side Piece arrives at Front Street West, bringing 72-hour cold-fermented dough to the city's core.
A new NYC-style pizza destination, Side Piece, has officially opened its doors at 146 Front St. W. as of Nov. 5, according to reporting from BlogTO.
The shop is strategically located in Toronto's downtown core, situated directly below the established Loose Moose bar. BlogTO notes the location is just steps away from several major landmarks, including Union Station, the CN Tower, the Rogers Centre, and Scotiabank Arena, positioning the shop as a destination for partygoers.
Side Piece is led by Chef Gord Mackie, who serves as the Culinary Director at Service Inspired Restaurants. The company also operates the Loose Moose. The menu features slices and pies crafted from dough that has undergone a 72-hour cold fermentation process.
While the shop is tucked down an alley—aligning with the "nobody knows" portion of its "nobody knows. Everybody knows" tagline—BlogTO suggests the venue may soon see significant popularity similar to that of Badiali.