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The Substance Food Group of Restaurants. The evolution of a diverse portfolio of dining locations in Southern Ontario.

For more than 20 years, three men, four restaurants and a great friendship have driven the evolution of a diverse portfolio of dining locations well established in Toronto and beyond, and now officially known as the Substance Food Group. Led by President and Partner Ian Chase; Executive Chef and Proprietor Stephen Perrin and Maitre d’ and Partner Michael De Tommaso, Substance Food Group encompasse

s a number of long-standing neighbourhood restaurants: Terra in Thornhill; Sarpa in Richmond Hill; Rusty’s at Blue in the Town of the Blue Mountains as well as the recently opened Francobollo Posto Italiano in North Toronto. The Substance Food Group is united by a common mission: to serve up quality cuisine and outstanding service with both confidence and pride. With continued expansion planned for the future, the Substance Food Group is constantly developing innovative restaurant and catering concepts, and seizing opportunities to make them a reality. Clientele of all four restaurants have come to rely on the Substance Food Group to deliver a consistent and positive dining experience for any occasion. Executive Chef and Proprietor Stephen Perrin began his culinary career at George Brown College in Toronto, which quickly led to an apprenticeship under Chef Leighton Azzopardi at Peppercorn Mill. Following his apprenticeship, Perrin travelled throughout Europe to discover and learn the foods of different countries, eventually settling in England to work in a high-volume trattoria in Manchester called Est Est Est. After returning to Toronto, Perrin landed an apprenticeship at North 44 under Mark McEwan where he learned to cook great food quickly. Stephen then returned to England and had the opportunity to work at Hanbury Manor (a 14th century manor house north of London) under the guidance of Rory Kennedy of Le Gavroche in London, and one of Europe’s greatest chefs, Albert Roux. Stephen subsequently returned to Toronto to open Terra, the flagship restaurant of the Substance Food Group. Since opening in Thornhill in 1995, Terra has become not only one of the best restaurants in the northern region of the Greater Toronto Area, but one of the best restaurants in the area, period. Terra’s stature and reputation have stood the test of time through constant innovation, prudent expansion, strict culinary standards and service that goes above and beyond. Now celebrating 20 years in business, Terra remains a landmark in the city, never content to rest on its laurels and continually pushing the envelope in terms of food, service, quality and value. In 2010, the Substance Food Group opened their second restaurant, Sarpa in Richmond Hill. Sarpa is inspired by the Italian spirit, using artisanal ingredients that smile at the “americano” culture through food, music, atmosphere and hospitality. The restaurant boasts a unique menu inspired by memories of the Italian regions of Veneto, Piedmont and southern Calabria. Nestled in the Richmond Hill community, Sarpa is the go-to neighbourhood restaurant as well as a dining destination for those in the city. Boasting an authentic competition grade ten-foot smoker barbeque, Rusty’s at Blue has become a landmark in the Village at Blue Mountain since it opened in 2009, the Substance Food Group’s third location. Perrin’s love for all things barbeque is evident by the first place titles he’s taken home at top international grilling competitions such as the Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue, Memphis in May World Championship, Salisbury Pork in the Park BBQ Festival and more, solidifying his position on the map within the North American barbeque circuit. Stephen’s background as a fine dining chef paired with this skill and passion for barbeque has resulted in an approachable and crowd-pleasing menu. Rusty’s is also the hub for nightlife in the Village, with live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday that consistently generates a full dance floor. Francobollo Posto Italiano opened in December 2014 and is the most recent restaurant introduced by the Substance Food Group. Rooted in the classics, this modern, casual, neighbourhood gem distinguishes itself from others with warmth and sincerity, present in all elements of the dining experience. Located in North Toronto, Francobollo Posto Italiano presents an intimate, comfortable location perfect for a special occasion, a casual night out with friends or family, or booking a private event. In addition to the four restaurant locations, the Substance Food Group provides a wide variety of catering services both on and offsite for any occasion, whether it’s an intimate dinner or grand scale event.

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United to deliver quality and service with both confidence and pride.
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Is 10oz the right size for your steak dinner?
Come in and enjoy Francobollo North York 'AAA' Bistecca Alla Griglia
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14/03/2020

Have you tried Francobollo North York Barbabietola Slaw?
Come in and enjoy one today!
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14/03/2020

Rigatoni Bolognese anyone?
Come in and enjoy one today at Francobollo North York
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29/02/2020

Positive reviews to get the day started out positively!
Thank you Nicholas Lau for your kind words, we are so glad you enjoyed your experience.

29/02/2020

Thank you Stephen and Jenn for the kind review
This is why we do what we do!!

29/02/2020

Get your day started with a positive review!
Thank you Kelvin C for your kind review! We are so glad you enjoyed your visit.

22/02/2020

Who remembers this old school look?? Do you remember the first time you experienced Rusty's?

22/02/2020

Come in tonight and take the chill off! Enjoy a before your meal 🍸🍹🥃
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22/02/2020

Sarpa's Oysters
Fresh from Off The Hook Fish Market
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17/02/2020

Happy Family Day
From all of us at Substance Food Group Terra Restaurant Sarpa Restaurant Francobollo North York Rusty's at Blue

15/02/2020

Terra's King Crab Legs
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14/02/2020

Come out today and tomorrow between 3 and 6 and enjoy Creemore Springs beer and some whole hog sliders samples only at Rusty's at Blue

14/02/2020

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!
From all of us at Substance Food Group Terra Restaurant Sarpa Restaurant Francobollo North York Rusty's at Blue

06/02/2020

Sarpa Restaurants extremely fresh Branzino.

30/01/2020

Francobollo restaurant. Simple Italian done right. Celebrating 5 years on Avenue road just North of Lawrence.

30/01/2020

Rusty's at Blue BBQ our first born. The pinnacle destination for families and fun seekers in the Blue Mountain Village.

Rusty’s is the pinnacle destination for families, diners and fun seekers in the village of Blue Mount

30/01/2020

Terra Restaurant the restaurant where it all started. Celebrating 25 years at the corner of Yonge and Kirk Drive, Thornhill.

Terra exemplifies a marquee dining experience both as a result of its exceptional gastronomic standa

30/01/2020

Sarpa Restaurant, relaxed Italian. Celebrating our 10th year anniversary!

Newly Opened Sarpa Restaurant has quickly become a favorite destination in York Region.

19/08/2018

Ask us about our fantastic and selection .
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15/08/2018

Come in tonight and check out some of our new wine features 🍷
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14/08/2018

Come in tomorrow night for some tasty, fresh from
Starting at 6pm!
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13/08/2018

Don't let the pass you by without enjoying our patio We're ready when you are. 🍹
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08/08/2018

New 😊🔥😍 Come check out some of our creative new treats!
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03/08/2018

and every will have fresh shucked and starting 8pm. your table soon!
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01/08/2018

Come check us out for and with .
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30/07/2018

is served 🍷 we are open for lunch Monday through Friday 12pm-5pm
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Sarpa will be closed tonight for a #privateevent 😭 come check us out @terrarestaurant or @francobolloto we are looking forward to seeing you. . . . #foodielife #foodie #substancefoodgroup #northofthecore #905 #oakridges #community #communityfirst #famiglia #winter #sarpacocktails #bar #bartender #bartenderlife #thirsty #foodblogger #foodphotographer #instadaily #foodielife

Why not have a little #pinotnoir on this beautiful #Monday 🍷 #drinklocal #supportlocal @rosehall_run . . . #wine #winestagram #wineanddine #winenight #winenot #substancefoodgroup #northofthecore #905 #thornhill #finedining #restaurant #restaurantlife #serverlife #drinks #toronto #foodie #foodblogger #foodielife #foodiegram #wineblogger #winebar

@terrarestaurant @sarpaoakridges and @francobolloto will be closed today for our #holiday staff party. @rustysatblue will open all day every day 🎉🎉🎉 . . #finedining #upscaledining #terrarestaurant #thornhill #substancefoodgroup #905 #northofthecore #resort #resortlife #bluemountainvillage #rustysbbq #italianrestaurant #Italian #midtown #northyork #oakridges #richmondhill #communityfirst #community #famiglia

Sooooo much wine!!! Come in tonight for #winewednesday and help take it off our hands 👐 . . . #wine #winewednesday #winestagram #wineanddine #winenight #winenot #substancefoodgroup #northofthecore #905 #thornhill #finedining #restaurant #restaurantlife #serverlife #drinks #toronto #foodie #foodblogger #foodielife #foodiegram #wineblogger #winebar

HAPPY NEW YEAR from @rustysatblue @sarpaoakridges @terrarestaurant and @francobolloto See you next weekend 🎉🎉🎉 . . #finedining #upscaledining #terrarestaurant #thornhill #substancefoodgroup #905 #northofthecore #resort #resortlife #bluemountainvillage #rustysbbq #italianrestaurant #Italian #midtown #northyork #oakridges #richmondhill #communityfirst #community #famiglia

Here are our holiday hours for @rustysatblue @sarpaoakridges @terrarestaurant and @francobolloto See you next weekend 🎉🎉🎉 . . #finedining #upscaledining #terrarestaurant #thornhill #substancefoodgroup #905 #northofthecore #resort #resortlife #bluemountainvillage #rustysbbq #italianrestaurant #Italian #midtown #northyork #oakridges #richmondhill #communityfirst #community #famiglia

@terrarestaurant @sarpaoakridges and @francobolloto will be closed for New Years Day and he following days. We will reopen for dinner on Friday Jan 5. @rustysatblue will open all day every day 🎉🎉🎉 . . #finedining #upscaledining #terrarestaurant #thornhill #substancefoodgroup #905 #northofthecore #resort #resortlife #bluemountainvillage #rustysbbq #italianrestaurant #Italian #midtown #northyork #oakridges #richmondhill #communityfirst #community #famiglia

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Have a safe and happy holidays from our family to yours 🎅🏽❤️🎉 . . #finedining #upscaledining #terrarestaurant #thornhill #substancefoodgroup #905 #northofthecore #resort #resortlife #bluemountainvillage #rustysbbq #italianrestaurant #Italian #midtown #northyork #oakridges #richmondhill #communityfirst #community #famiglia

Happy Holidays everyone!! 😍🎁🎉@terrarestaurant @sarpaoakridges @francobolloto and @rustysatblue are all open tonight for dinner!! Here are our #holidayhours for the rest of the year! #2017 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 . . #holiday #presents #tistheseason #jolly #snow #winter #restaurant #closed #dinner #event #party #anyoccasion #famiglia #auguri #community #sarpa #substancefoodgroup #northofthecore #905 #oakridges #midtown #northyork #italianrestaurant #thornhill #finedining #nightlife #bluemountain #bluemountainvillage #foodie #restaurantlife

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Come tonight and #celebrate #winewednesday with us! 🍷🇮🇹❤️. We have a wonderful selection of wines by the #glass and #bottle @terrarestaurant @sarpaoakridges @francobolloto . . #Italy #italianrestaurant #redwine #wine #drinks #drinkswithfriends #dinner #patio #sip #winebar #substancefoodgroup #905 #northofthecore #northyork #community #communityfirst #famiglia #yelp #chardonnay #oaked #whitewine #winestagram

TICKETS ON SALE TODAY. Details on our website. @rustysatblue . . #food #foodie #delicious #foodgoals #toronto #dineto #eatsto #torontofoodie #torontoblogger #toronto #italianfood #dessert #restaurant #torontofoood #foodscene #foodieto #torontoeats #nowcooking #BlueMountain #Collingwood #2018 #nye

#tonight and every #weekend @terrarestaurant will have #livejazz starting 8pm. #reserve your table soon! . . . #live #livemusic #jazz #jazzhands #905 #northofthecore #substancefoodgroup #thornhill #nightlife #dinner #dinnerandashow #finedining #drinks #longweekend #summer #september #foodie #foodielife #foodblogger Photo cred:📸 @ditchpig_eatsto

#tonight and every #weekend @terrarestaurant will have #livejazz starting 9pm. #reserve your table soon! . . . #live #livemusic #jazz #jazzhands #905 #northofthecore #substancefoodgroup #thornhill #nightlife #dinner #dinnerandashow #finedining #drinks #longweekend #summer #august #foodie #foodielife #foodblogger

Happy Halloween everyone!! . . . #italianrestaurant #italianfood #italy #substancefoodgroup #northofthecore #905 #oakridges #northyork #eatlocal #supportlocal #foodie #foodies #foodielife #foodblogger #foodporn #foodpassion #foodphotography #foodphotorapher #autumn #fall #october

Thank you so much to everyone who supported us and showed us big love on #OpenTable ❤️❤️❤️ . . . #toronto #midtown #northyork #northofthecore #905 #substancefoodgroup #weekend #longweekend #dinner #finedining #chefslife #italianfood #italianrestaurant #italiancooking #italy🇮🇹 #foodie #foodielife #foodblogger #restaurantlife

Our GTA locations will be closed today for the Labour Day Weekend. Have a safe long weekend! @francobolloto @terrarestaurant and @sarpaoakridges will reopen tomorrow for #lunch @rustysatblue will be open all day. . . . #substancefoodgroup #northofthecore #905 #midtown #northyork #oakridges #thornhill #richmondhill #longweekend #weekend #august #labourday #summer #ontario #summervacay #restaurant #restaurantlife

Busy #weekend coming up!! Make your #reservations soon 🍽❤️🇮🇹 @francobolloto @terrarestaurant @sarpaoakridges . . . #Italian #italia food #Italiancooking #italianrestaurant #northyork #midtown #uptown #905 #northofthecore #substancefoodgroup #summer #eatlocal #supportlocal #fresh #foodie #foodielife #foodblogger #instadaily #instavideo #timelapse #restaurant #restaurantlife #serverlife

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