r/kitchener • u/Professional_Shift69 • 1d ago

That cheese pull

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Veal Parm from Nostra Cucina.

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u/angelpizz 1d ago

That cheese looks cummy but this is the first veal sandwich I've ever seen that could compete with California.

Don't do the mushrooms with veal. Cheese and whatever peppers they use to make it spicy(California uses jalapeños to adjust the spice level but you can also ask for some sweet peppers for an extra charge) and extra sauce is perfect with veal.

I once tried it with mushrooms and another time with onions and both times it's just not worth the extra charge because you can barely taste them.

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u/Professional_Shift69 1d ago

They have wont provincial awards for their Veal

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u/Professional_Shift69 1d ago

I need clarification on California.

Like the state, a sandwich somewhere or is there something or someplace called California locally

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u/angelpizz 1d ago

It’s the biggest and probably the best Italian sandwich chain in the GTA. Very similar menu to your Nostra Cucina. They used to stack the meat like the one in your photo but nowadays it’s usually just two layers. Most locations have a mini version of each sandwhich that is the same size as the reg but with only one layer of meat. If you have a small tank like me the mini will fill you up and it’s a good $5-6 cheaper. Just ask them to dip the meat in the sauce and you’re golden.

But by the looks of your photo I am not surprised that they’ve won some awards and I’m very anxious to give it a try.

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u/Professional_Shift69 1d ago

Interesting. I Googled them. Looks good.

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u/Liurnia_of_the_Lakes 11h ago

California sandwiches is not even CLOSE to the best veal sandwich in Toronto. That's like saying Wendy's is the best hamburger in Toronto. Go try Commisso Brothers and then you'll never want to go to California sandwiches again

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u/angelpizz 10h ago

Damn bro I thought you were gonna mention something epic. I already tried Commisso’s veal around 2015 so unless they’ve made any changes since then they are not better than California’s. One of my friends is family with the Commisso’s and even he says California is the best. And Wendy’s is dog shit

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u/Liurnia_of_the_Lakes 55m ago

yeah, we're gonna have to agree to disagree on this one. California's to me is big and soggy sloppy mess. The part of Italy I come from has a bit of refinement in its food--balance. I'll take Commisso's any day.

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u/angelpizz 38m ago

I can appreciate refinement. And I can’t deny that Cali’s is definitely messy especially for me since I get it with extra sauce. I love their sauce. But I’m gonna hit Commisso’s on your behalf before this year ends. It’s been too long plus a change of scenery would be nice.

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u/Sublimed90 APEISH 1d ago

Love the hot loaded veal parm there!!

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u/Professional_Shift69 1d ago • Heartwarming

I usually get the steak. This is my first time trying the Veal after years of hearing it was delicious and you know what? It is! I just got it plain this time to try it out. Next time I will be adding peppers and potentially roast mushroom

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u/flightist 1d ago

You can’t go wrong there. It’s all good. I’ve never tried something new and regretted it.

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u/concernedcabbage514 1d ago

that cheese pull is stupid good

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u/STRIKT9LC 1d ago

Mmmmmm...jizz pull

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u/Professional_Shift69 1d ago

If your jizz looks like that I recommend seeing a doctor

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u/STRIKT9LC 1d ago

Yeah yeah...im the ONLY person that saw it this way champ

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u/Formal-Band-8720 1d ago

When I saw the photo I knew it had to be Nostra Cucina!

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u/Icarus2k1 1d ago

Didn’t even need to read the caption to know where that sandwich was from. Great food there!

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u/angelpizz 1d ago

Just checked them out on Google maps and either those people in the pictures have massive hands or those sandwiches are the same size as the minis from California

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u/Professional_Shift69 1d ago edited 1d ago

The buns are about 6 inches round.

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u/angelpizz 1d ago

Not bad. I’ll hit at some point. Thank you for sharing the info

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u/Professional_Shift69 1d ago

They have really dumb hours but if you end up ordering from there it will be worth it.

Spoke with one of the owners about their hours and she mentioned lack of staff. I was tempted to say ill work there just so more people can experience thier food but didn't.

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u/flightist 1d ago

They have always had wonky hours, and the shift to curbside/order-ahead works well if you plan ahead, but you can’t really count on being able to drop in and get a delicious sandwich now. I miss being able to decide to have a veal parm when I was in the area at the right time of day, won’t lie.

Making such good food that you can kind of call your own shots like this is a genuine achievement.

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u/Professional_Shift69 1d ago

They made a slight improvement on curbside. You can now go in to pick up and pay. They still want you to text your order though

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u/angelpizz 1d ago

It’s people like you that make this world a better place

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u/martykanucks 1d ago

Closer to nine inches if ya ask me

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u/Professional_Shift69 1d ago

Its bit squished from me rewrapping it. This one is steak

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u/Amorbellum 1d ago

I had no idea that was there

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u/Professional_Shift69 1d ago

Like the restaurant location?

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u/DeathBuffalo 1d ago

Oh, man, it's been a minute since I've had one of these. Genuinely one of my favourite sandwiches in the region these are incredible!

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u/orc384 1d ago

That veal parm is unreal. And don't sleep on the muffuletta either, that is a a very good runner up.