The Island Foods Story
Toronto's Favourite West Indian Cuisine
A Family Owned Business
Serving Toronto Since 1973
You’ll find Kim most comfortable in the kitchen and behind the counter, talking to customers
who are like family to this restaurateur and busy mom of three. But Kim doesn’t see herself as
just a business owner, she grew up in the restaurant business. Kim’s parents Ruth and Ramasar
opened their first location in the Dufferin Mall in 1973 and Toronto’s iconic Island Foods location
in Parkdale in 1986.
A Generational Family Business
When the second generation continued the family tradition, Kim and her twin sister Lisa,
better known as the ‘Island Foods Twins’ made the Parkdale location their second home. Their
sister Vicki could also be found at the Parkdale location and continues to produce the famous
Island Foods’ hot sauce for you to enjoy at home. Kim’s brother Dave and his family have an
Island Foods location at 1310 Don Mills Road in Toronto.
Sharing food is a part of Kim’s family and she is proud to carry on the tradition at her new location of Island Foods, the Express location at Woodbine Avenue and Highway 7 in York Region. Home-style traditional Trinidadian and Caribbean cooking with an emphasis on convenient, healthy and delicious options are all part of the Island Foods tradition.
Sharing food is a part of Kim’s family and she is proud to carry on the tradition at her new location of Island Foods, the Express location at Woodbine Avenue and Highway 7 in York Region. Home-style traditional Trinidadian and Caribbean cooking with an emphasis on convenient, healthy and delicious options are all part of the Island Foods tradition.
