Prepped meals, charcuterie, cheese and chocolates — indeed, all four essential food groups are covered off at Sandy Aleksander, the one-stop shop for specialty food in Leslieville. Max Ryan, the impeccably moustachioed face behind the counter, isn't just a culinary expert. He's one of the friendliest and most personable folks in the neighbourhood, and he's just as keen to send you off with one of the shop's scrumptious ready-to-go meals as he is to carry on an eager conversation about the story of cheese and what variesties pair best with cured meats and wines.