December 17, 2008 @ 18:07
I'm happy to report that Vienna Meats will live on.
Vienna Meats is a delicatessen on Birchmount Road just south of Eglinton in Scarborough and it's a place I hold very near and dear to my heart even though I haven't set foot in the place in almost 30 years.
Vienna Meats was the closest store to my house while I was growing up on Chopin Avenue, which is about a five minute walk from Vienna.
When I was kid there were two variety stores within walking distance of our house. There was Scarborough Variety on Kennedy Rd. at Eglinton and there was Birch-Lawr Variety at Birchmount and Lawrence.
When I was a kid variety stores were important because they carried the widest variety of candy, so when you got your twenty-five cent a week allowance that's where you'd go.
The problem is both stores were about a half hour walk away.
Vienna filled the gap when time was a factor.
Often after having lunch at home, and having only a short window of time to get some candy before going back to school, Vienna represented a reasonable opportunity.
The selection of candy was slim, but it was still good enough when you needed a sugar fix.
Vienna didn't have jawbreakers or bubble gum or McIntosh Toffee or any of the real good stuff, but they did have Mentos , wine gums and chocolate encased in what looked like gold coins.
Nothing at Vienna was over the top and really inviting, but it was there when you needed it and I'm thrilled that it survived a five alarm fire yesterday.
Ironically I received the news from my buddy Alan Falkner who's a big shot District Chief with the Toronto Fire Department. Alan lived in my neighbourhood, he also went to Vienna on many occasions, and there he was yesterday directing his men at the fire.
Way to go Al, thanks for saving Vienna Meats.
Category: Friends | Stuff
December 17, 2008 / 20:03
You forgot to say how much
you loved the cold cuts and
crispy buns and the great little fancy cakes I used to
pick up every Friday for your
lunch......the three of you
used to love Fridays.
You little bugger
You couldn't get anything
in cold cuts as good as
Vienna Meats
December 18, 2008 / 23:23
Nice to hear from Mommy Patterson for a change. It has been a long time. Hope you're keeping well. Although, I only know you from the Humble & Fred show and this blog, you're a great lady. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
December 19, 2008 / 00:01
Hey Fred....I loved going to Vienna Meats for the candy. And the buns were great too. The boys from 41 division must have thought the same thing because everytime I was in there the boys in blue were there getting sandwiches made!! It was close enough that my Mom had no problem with me making a trip across at the lights. Thankfully it will still be there!
December 19, 2008 / 09:58
Who could forget the glazed donuts they had there..Or how about the Black Cat gum..The memories..
December 19, 2008 / 11:08
MMMMM - black cat gum! They still do the very best sandwiches - I went there as a kid for candy and then spent 20 yrs at Nelson publishing up the street, so did ALOT of lunches there. Good job hot shot brother! Merry Xmas Fred!
December 19, 2008 / 19:40
Hey Fred I had a lot of thsamethoughts you did when I heard of the fire at Vienna Meats, I remeber my Mom sending me there with a note to buy 6 slices of cooked ham, I was soooo nervous! Good thing Al is out in there in the hood protecting the old landmarks.
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