’Tis the season to indulge in the classic Québécois Christmas pie — tourtière. Chef Anthony Rose sleighed the competition, helping us pick the perfect flaky winner for a Christmas feast that’s oh-so-delicious.
Winner: Charmaine Sweet Studio
“Now, this is a gorgeous pie. The seasoning is spot-on, the crust is fantastic, and the texture is exceptional.” 939 Eglinton Ave E., $37
Runner-up: Goûter
“They certainly weren’t afraid of flavours here! The crust really maintains its structure.” 300 Eglinton Ave. W., $48
Pâtisserie La Cigogne
“This is incredibly juicy, and the spices are perfectly balanced. I appreciate the textures of the potatoes and carrots.” 626 Bayview Ave., $47.95
Rosedale’s Finest
“The meat is not quite fatty enough for me, but it’s got all the right seasonings and the crust is nice and flaky.” 408 Summerhill Ave., $9.99
Marché Marie
“It’s got lots of meat, lots of carrots and potatoes, but I wouldn’t really call this a tourtière — it’s more of a traditional beef pie.” 13495 Bathurst St., $25.75
Cumbrae’s
“Now this is a nicely-spiced filling. The meat is very moist and the crust is simple but good.” 1589 Bayview Ave., $32.99
Anthony Rose
Streets of Toronto’s tasting chef is the visionary behind Fat Pasha and Schmaltz.
