SEPTEMBER 2015
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business elite canada
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By Cheryl Long
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nyone who enjoys truly authen-
tic Mediterranean cuisine will be
glad that Sam Osmow branched
out from a background in business to ex-
plore his passion for the culinary arts. The
owner and founder of Osmow’s is delight-
ing customers with his unique selection of
healthy Middle Eastern recipes served fast
food-style throughout the Greater Toronto
Area.
Surprisingly, it all began in a submarine
shop in Toronto’s Streetsville district. Os-
mow took over Polar Submarine in the
late 1990s and decided to introduce some
Mediterranean food options to his custom-
ers. As the more culturally diverse menu
items grew in popularity, Osmow closed
the submarine business and reopened as
a fully Mediterranean restaurant in 2001 in
Mississauga.
“…I gained experience and unleashed cu-
linary talent through working in high-end
