Anthony Rose’s Schmaltz Appetizing, the beloved Jewish-style deli that has been a daytime institution in Toronto since it opened, has launched a dinner service that takes the menu in an unexpected and exciting direction. “Schmaltz by Night” kicked off this week, and the early word is that it’s well worth a visit.
The dinner menu moves beyond the deli classics that have made Schmaltz famous — the smoked fish, the schmears, the egg dishes — into something more adventurous. Lobster nachos have been spotted among the offerings, a combination that signals a willingness to push the boundaries of what a deli-adjacent restaurant can serve after dark.
Rose has always been one of Toronto’s most creative and unpredictable restaurateurs, with a portfolio that spans multiple concepts and cooking styles. The move to extend Schmaltz into the evening hours while reinventing the offering for a dinner crowd feels very much in keeping with his approach to the business.
For fans of the daytime Schmaltz experience, evening visits offer a chance to see a beloved space in an entirely new light. For newcomers, the dinner menu is a compelling entry point into one of Toronto’s most characterful restaurants.
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