North of Brooklyn, the hugely popular Toronto pizza spot has headed even further north than its name suggests, recently opening a flagship location in North York.
Located on Avenue Road, just north of Lawrence Avenue West, the new spot just happens to be close to another highly acclaimed ‘za spot: Maker Pizza, by celebrity chef and personality Matty Matheson.
The North York location exudes a community feel with a bright and airy interior, complete with large front windows that look out onto the busy, business-lined street. The intimate 22-person space was designed by architectural firm MRDK and features a mix of long wooden tables, chairs and old school-inspired red leather booth seating with oak wood details and low hanging, industrial lamps, striking the perfect balance between homey and hip.
Patrons can expect the same delicious pies, salads and appetizers including fan-favourite the Killer Bee, topped with calabrese sausage, jalapenos, pickled red onions, oregano and honey, in addition to a selection of craft beers and wines that pair well with pizza. It’s also rumoured that oven-baked chicken wings might make an appearance in the near future, so stay tuned!
People might remember North of Brooklyn’s rise to global acclaim after Dave Portnoy, of Barstool Sports, visited the city last spring for a Toronto edition of “Barstool Pizza Review” and gave North of Brooklyn’s slice a stellar score of 8.4.
Of the new locale, owner Josh Spatz says, “We were looking for a location in midtown and loved the community feel on this particular stretch of Avenue.”
North of Brooklyn is located at 1728 Avenue Rd.