Anyone who dreams in donuts deserves a storefront to call their own, but its a testament that Cartems Donuterie earned top spot in this years voting before they had even moved in.
Returning their business incubator at Carrall and Hastings to leaseholder Sean Heather, and packing up their commissary at Woodland Smokehouse (which has sadly closed indefinitely due to a Nov. 2 fire), co-owners Jordan Cash, Rajesh Rags Narine and Craig Terry have now taken over 2,800-sq.ft. of patisserie heaven at 534 W. Pender, which opened on Oct. 24.
Were excited to challenge taste buds and see what people are willing to put into their mouths, says Narine the perpetually cheery head chef of the future of fine donuts.
Finding a location was difficult, and making it what we wanted with time and budget constraints was a little stressful, but we persevered and are really happy!
And a beauty space it is: the return of their Canadian Whiskey Bacon (and 19 other sweet, savoury and vegan donuts made from locally sourced ingredients) is heralded by an eye-catching triangular marquee, and adroitly presented in a 24-seat, brick-lined communal space.
Add to this the wafting aroma of Matchstick Coffee and (very soon) milk on tap, and you can practically see satisfied smiles popping up in red and white thought bubbles all the way down the street.
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