Bentway 2020

Paella is often thought of as the Spanish national dish, but it is really a speciality of Valencia, though it has countless regional variations. Named after the pan it is cooked in, this classic rice dish has five key ingredients: Spanish short-grain Bomba rice, saffron, pimentón, olive oil and a paella pan. Beyond that, there are innumerable local versions incorporating everything from seafood to snails to rabbit. José Arato, owner and Head Chef of Pimentón, has built an enthusiastic following around his take on this classic dish at Evergreen Brickworks Farmer’s Market.

With more than 17,000 islands populated by more than 300 different ethnic groups, Indonesian cuisine has incredible breadth, depth and variety. Home of the original “Spice Islands”, Indonesia has been a culinary destination for centuries, sharing spices like nutmeg and clove with the rest of the world while absorbing and reimagining Indian, Chinese, Arabic, Thai and Dutch influences. Indonesian food boasts many unique flavours, textures and ingredients worth exploring, and tonight Javanese Chef Elita Rocka shares a few distinctive and authentic Indonesian recipes.

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Chef Victor Uguweke grew up in a restaurant family in Lagos, and went on to work in kitchens here, in London (UK), and Beijing. Now he is proudly reclaiming his culinary heritage with his latest project, Afrobeat Kitchen, a mash-up of authentic recipes from the motherland with flavours and techniques acquired around the world.

Pre-order online until FRI Aug 28, 10pm Pick up on SUN Aug 30, 6-7:30pm at The Bentway > ORDER HERE < Part of The Depanneur + The Bentway's new Communal Picnic series Kamayan is a Tagalog word that translates to “by hand” and refers to a traditional Filipino style of eating—communally, and without plates or […]

From the rich history of Puebla, and borrowing from the nearby Veracruz and Mexico City, comes this menu of classic Mexican dishes prepared by Chef Erika Araujo of Ixiim.

Chef Greg Couillard is best known for his unique and eclectic mix of Caribbean, Asian, Latin, and Indian flavours and ingredients. He has forged a reputation as a fearless culinary innovator, a kind of supercollider of food ideas, smashing them together with incredible force, producing novel and exotic new dishes for lucky diners to marvel at. Chef Greg’s 30+ year culinary legacy has left an indelible impression on fine dining in Toronto, opening eyes, minds & palates to the incredible culinary diversity of our city.