I AM NOT A FOODIE: G… for Gelato and Espresso Bar
Shant Behesnilan is a man who’s passionate about customer service. He’s done what many only dream of — making the ...
This family-run spot close to St James Park celebrates two of Italy’s great passions: pizza and gelato.
From the lineup of modish pies, we prefer the cracker-thin Calabrese ($14) lightly dressed with San Marzano tomato sauce, a smidge of mozzarella, a few strips of roasted red pepper and see-through soppressata and a final toss of shrivelled black olives. Pitted, thankfully. G’s all-veggie Con Arugula (both $14) comes topped with a heap o’ bitter greens, diced vine tomatoes, some shaved parmigiano and a healthy splash of extra-virgin olive oil.
And if you’re not afraid of anchovies, the G’s Specialty – more house sauce, smooth fontina cheese, a handful of briny capers and those super-salty fish ($14.95) – is sure to appeal to fish aficionados.
Monday to Thursday 11 am to 10 pm, Friday to Saturday 11 am to 11 pm, Sunday and holidays 11 am to 8 pm. Unlicensed. Access: barrier-free, not washrooms.
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