Yes, the Hoito and Finnish pancakes are a big deal for Thunder Bay. Very popular with people from Thunder Bay. A classmate from Thunder Bay, who left 30 years ago, still makes them.
The Hoito is currently operating out of the Market. The FB page is active and they’re serving food. https://m.facebook.com/HoitoRestaurant
I hope to visit Thunder Bay at some point. I’ve passed through on the train to Alberta twice but I have not stopped over.
I am impressed that you visited western Ontario!
Small world. Amy Rosen, a Canadian food writer who wrote this article for Bon Appetit, is my family friend’s close friend.
