The Ozery brothers (who were usually busy crawling under the table and secretly tying guests’ shoelaces to each other) would dip absolutely everything into the silky tahini bowl: pita, meat balls, sliced vegetables. There wasn’t a single piece of food that didn’t make its way into that soft pool of tahini before reaching their mouths.

Years later, when the brothers reunited in Toronto, they remembered the humble bowl of tahini that served not only as a dip, but as a true family glue. No matter where it sat on the table, it somehow always managed to bring everyone closer together.

From there, the path to Parallel was a short one. The dream was to create a place that makes high-quality, nourishing tahini that can bring people together around one table. Combined with a love for freshness, the environment, art, and community, an industrial space was transformed into a beloved, inclusive institution with exceptional tahini at its heart.

The Ozery brothers (who were usually busy crawling under the table and secretly tying guests’ shoelaces to each other) would dip absolutely everything into the silky tahini bowl: pita, meatballs, sliced vegetables. There wasn’t a single piece of food that didn’t make its way into that soft pool of tahini before reaching their mouths.

Years later, when the brothers reunited in Toronto, they remembered the humble bowl of tahini that served not only as a dip, but as a true family glue. No matter where it sat on the table, it somehow always managed to bring everyone closer together.

From there, the path to Parallel was a short one. The dream was to create a place that makes high-quality, nourishing tahini that can bring people together around one table. Combined with a love for freshness, the environment, art, and community, an industrial space was transformed into a beloved, inclusive institution with exceptional tahini at its heart.

Today, Parallel is a producer of premium tahini sourced in Humera, Ethiopia. Its catering service and restaurant offer classic Middle Eastern food with a modern twist, alongside a shop that features a range of products and baked goods, many of them built around its signature tahini.

Today, Parallel is a producer of premium tahini sourced in Humera, Ethiopia. Its catering service and restaurant offer classic Middle Eastern food with a modern twist, alongside a shop that features a range of products and baked goods, many of them built around its signature tahini.