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Jun 12, 2023 · In a recent interview with Toronto’s Finest, Chef Matt Dean Pettit dished out his favourite spots to eat. Whether you visit one spot or simply visit a few, we’re sure this list won’t disappoint. From burgers to pizza, Chef Matt Dean Pettit covered it all and listed some of the VTV team’s fave spots!
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Nov 8, 2014 · Matt Dean Pettit is at the top of Toronto’s seafood game. The bearded restaurateur co-owns four Toronto Lobster restaurants, including the flagship Ossington Avenue Rock Lobster...
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Feb 25, 2013 · Though he didn't grow up near the Atlantic ocean, chef Matt Dean Pettit developed an obsession with lobster at an early age. Some of his fondest memories involve sharing a lobster...
Rock Lobster owner to open cowboy-themed restaurant-saloon on Queen East. It’s been just under a year since Matt Dean Pettit opened the first brick-and-mortar incarnation of his popular Rock...
- Tell Us How You First Got Involved in The Food Industry.
- What Chef Or Chef(S) Have Been Your Biggest Influence?
- What Do You Think Makes Owning A Restaurant in Toronto Different?
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- What Do You Do When You Aren’T Cooking?
My first job in the food industry was as a busboy at the young age of 13 at Casey’s restaurant in my hometown, Midland, Ontario. One afternoon, one of the prep cooks called in sick and I was asked to fill in. From that day on, I fell in love with the food industry.
Chef, restaurateur and MasterChef Canada judge Claudio Aprile. He is chef and owner of Orderfire Restaurant Group, which includes Origin brand restaurants. He has been one of my biggest influences and has acted as a mentor throughout my career as a chef and brand ambassador.
I think what really makes owning a restaurant in Toronto different is that people who live in this city love new things. Toronto is a place where you can experiment with flavours and multicultural food mash-ups. It’s a beautiful thing.
Cook something that you want to cook and something that you are proud of. Take risks. Don’t be afraid to share your recipes. The more people who know about them, the more potential new customers for you! It’s a competitive industry, and if you want to stand out, you need to be willing to put yourself out there. Attending smaller food shows and netw...
When I’m not cooking I love to rest on my couch. If I can watch the 11 o’ clock news or catch the Sunday football game when the Buffalo Bills are playing, then I’m a happy man. To read more about Matt Dean Pettit’s culinary journey, visit Branding & Buzzing. Follow Chef Matt Dean Pettit: Twitter: @MattDeanPettit, @RockLobsterFood Instagram: @mattde...
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Jan 18, 2016 · Five years ago, Matt Dean Pettit, the owner of Rock Lobster and the author of The Great Lobster Cookbook, decided it was time to graduate from renting to owning. So he bought a...
