From pizzeria roots: Piano Piano

Victor Barry’s food story starts in a pizzeria, helping out his uncle and learning the ropes the scrappy way. From there, he cooked across the world, ran Toronto’s legendary Splendido, and then set out to build something of his own: Piano Piano.With its bold flavours, playful vibe, and personal touches - from floral walls to his daughter’s artwork - Piano Piano is as much about family and fun as it is about the menu. And when the pandemic hit, Victor didn’t slow down - he turned out tens of thousands of frozen pizzas and showed that sometimes the simplest ideas are the smartest.In this episode, Victor talks about the lessons that shaped him, what it means to create Canadian-Italian food with personality, and why the best meals are the ones that don’t take themselves too seriously.Follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTokFollow Sam Jen on Instagram