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No Freezer Here

Restaurant goes for fresh all the way

By Christopher Reynolds - January 14, 2010

A restaurant is all about food and mood. But a romantic back story doesn’t hurt either. Luckily, Ned and Linda Spahic have all three in spades at their Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue restaurant, Balsamico.

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Balsamico, Toronto

By Erin Hershberg

Chef Ned is unwaveringly secure in his abilities. He maintains all his food is made "à la minute," it is always fresh, and everything – his breads, his desserts, and his pasta – is made in house, by his own hands...

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The Taste of Tuscany

New Midtown bistro has feel-good food for the locals

By Janice Warren

I may have found a neighbourhood eatery, that is worth the walk. Opened few months ago, by Ned Spahic, after eight successful years as executive chef at Sette Mezzo, Balsamico is the latest addition to the Yonge stroll north of Davisville. READ MORE >>

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Balsamico Restaurant

Balsamico offers Italian to the midtown, offering a menu that is extensive without being expensive. They have a reputation for making tasty dishes, notable for their simplicity and freshness. Start your evening by browsing their antipasti offerings. Balsamico’s meat-centric mains include pan-seared veal tenderloin, grilled squid with fresh herb... READ MORE >>