Anthony Rose is a chef, an entrepreneur, and the co-owner behind Fat Pasha and Schmaltz Appetizing — two of Toronto's most iconic and enduring restaurants. Dubbed Toronto's King of Comfort Food, the Don of Dupont, and the Sultan of Smoked Meat, Anthony has spent decades carving out a lane entirely his own — one rooted in culture, community, and food that feels like it came straight from somebody's grandmother's kitchen. What began with washing dishes at Centro and doing prep work at some of Toronto's most respected kitchens evolved into a restaurant empire built on instinct, collaboration, and a deep connection to heritage. 

Through Fat Pasha and Schmaltz Appetizing, Anthony has built more than restaurants — he's built institutions. Fat Pasha has been a staple on Dupont Street for over a decade, praised as one of the top places in the city to find Middle Eastern cuisine, while Schmaltz Appetizing brings the warmth of classic Jewish deli culture to one of Toronto's most beloved neighbourhoods. Together, they represent something rare in the industry: places that don't just survive — they mean something.

Beyond his work as a restaurateur, Anthony is deeply passionate about going deeper, not broader — concentrating on what he loves most and doing it exceptionally well. As a podcast guest, he brings warmth, candour, and the kind of hard-won perspective that only comes from building something real, losing parts of it, and choosing to keep going anyway. He shares the honest story of what it takes to turn a passion for food into a lasting legacy — through the highs, the setbacks, COVID, and everything in between.

You can find more information at: www.fatpasha.com & www.schmaltzappetizing.com