Pasquale Brothers is happy to announce extended holiday hours at our shop at 16 Goodrich Road, Etobicoke. Until December 31st, we will be open Tuesday – Saturday, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm for your retail shopping convenience. We look forward to seeing you and showcasing our special holiday season treats.
Treats and More Treats
The Bonci cakes are here! The Bonci cakes are here! (if you know … you know). We bring these soft, sweet, eggy Panbriacone cakes that are soaked in liqueur in from Tuscany, Italy. They are made by the 3rd generation Bonci family in the small town of Montevarchi, Italy and are a delicious annual Pasquale Brothers holiday tradition. This year we have Bria Rum (dark chocolate & rum), Bria Bianco (white chocolate & vanilla liqueur), Bria Limoncello (lemon zest & limoncello), Bria Pesca and Vino (candied peach & red wine liqueur) and Bria Classico (raisins & sweet wine) in both tronchetto (loaf) and larger round cakes. All flavors sell quickly.
And staying with the theme of “treats” … back by popular demand this year, is another delectable treat hailing from Tuscany. Our Panforte has been produced by the Masoni family in Sienna since 1885. They have perfected the recipe using simple, high-quality ingredients from recipes passed down from generation to generation. The Masoni family uses only the finest figs, nuts and spices in these round, delectable, traditional chewy fruit and nut Italian cakes.
Studded with almonds and oblong in shape, crunchy authentic cantuccini must come from Tuscany – all others are labeled biscotti. Pasquale brothers has imported Tuscan cantuccini for your enjoyment with Vin Santo (sweet wine), caffè, espresso or whatever you choose to dunk your cantuccini in to enjoy this sweet nutty treat.
Our Spanish chocolates and turron from Manuel Segura are also now available in the shop. Pastelerías Manuel Segura is one of the oldest confections and pastry bakers in Spain. Each bar is carefully handcrafted and beautifully packaged.
Delicious Italian and Spanish treats are not only wonderful for you and you guests to enjoy, they make appreciated and special gifts too. Don’t be disappointed, stop by Pasquale Brothers shop, or order online to stock up on your high quality imported treats.
It's Charcuterie season!
The variety and deliciousness of charcuterie boards continue to be a popular and appreciated trend. Pasquale Brothers high quality items grace many charcuterie boards … a vast array of meats, cheeses, olives, cornichons, caperberries, guindillas, etc … we have many items to help you make your charcuterie board a crowd pleaser.
Help with your gift giving
You’ve heard us say “People no longer want gifts they have to dust”. An estate produced, highest quality, extra virgin olive oil is such a useful, delicious and appreciated gift. We have fantastic olive oils to choose from that we import from private estates in Spain and Italy. Stop by for a tasting – you will be amazed at the difference in a quality olive oil, as well as the different flavor profiles from various types of olives. We can help you choose the perfect olive oil for you and for your gift giving.
Holiday gift baskets filled with unique imported delicious items are sure to please your loved ones. We have beautiful premade gift baskets that make your gift giving both unique and easy. Or we have empty baskets for sale in our shop and we are pleased to help you choose special items for you to create your own basket, tailored to your recipient. And we’ll throw in the bow for you to top off your basket!
