Medium Rare Premium Meats, Etobicoke, ON

Frank Del Gobbo began work in the food business at the age 12, working in bakeries and food shops in and around Toronto. At 18, he gained valuable experience in the meat department of an old world European market, where he learned how to properly handle, cut and trim meats in traditional ways. Through hard work and determination, Frank became the Manager of one of Torontos most prestigious food shops by the age of 21, helping to provide a finer product for more refined and knowledgeable consumers. By the age of 25, Frank felt it was time to branch out on his own. He found and opened a retail location on Torontos The Kingsway, where he quickly became appreciated for his knowledge, product and service. Later, Frank opened Franks Meat Boutique in the Humbertown Shopping Centre. He then sold the Boutique, choosing to expand his knowledge through travel through Europe and the United States. As a result of his travels, Frank became involved in competition cooking, including his own chili, sausages and particularly B.B.Q. He traveled with a team to get a proper feel for this new sport, learning B.B.Q. techniques from the very best in the business. It was then time to return to Torontos West End and capitalize on an appreciative fan base, opening Medium Rare, one of the Citys most prestigious premium meat boutiques.