Musical traditions, much like culinary ones, are often the result of the cultural fusion that comes about through conquest or migration. Fado is a perfect musical example; while evocative of Portugal it is spiced with hints of Brazil, Mozambique, Angola and Cape Verde. The Afro-Brazilian musical tradition of Fado, or ‘fate’, dates back before the […]
Alex Chen and Sonal Ranjit appreciate good food. The also really like to present experiences that twist and bend your expectations. Alex Chen has lived and worked all across Canada, and the great mosaic of cultures he has encountered along that journey has influenced his identity as a Canadian and the food he cooks. This […]
Nowruz, as the Persian New Year is commonly known, is a celebration of the beginning of Spring, and one of the oldest actively celebrated festivities in the world, with roots reaching back over 7000 years. Translated into English as “new day,” Nowruz marks the beginning of the cycle of life, so traditional festive foods embody […]
In the 18th Century, many upper class European young men (and a few women) undertook The Grand Tour, a lavish trip across Europe in search of art, culture and the roots of Western civilization. With a remarkable breadth of experience gleaned from cooking professionally all around the globe, Chef Amira Eskenazi conveniently brings a Grand […]
Mauritius, a small island nestled in the Indian Ocean, is a melting pot of global cultures and traditions. Its long history has seen people from many different parts of the world migrating to the island, each bringing new culinary ideas, ingredients and techniques. The result is a vibrant food culture that offers a flavourful fusion […]
Inder Preet Singh loves cooking real Indian food. This menu features different rustic, home-style, Indian comfort-food dishes that showcase the flavours of his hometown of Hyderabad, a region in South-Central India known for its unique blend of the Islamic and Hindu cultures. Join us for a taste of true Indian home cooking that is often […]
Tunisian cuisine features all the hallmarks of delicious North African food: complex spices, Mediterranean ingredients and a hint of French colonial influence. Tagines, the flavourful stews that range from Morocco to Egypt, get their name from the characteristic conical dishes of the same name that they are most often cooked in. Dali Chehimi has […]
Consider that California was a part of Mexico right up until 1846, so it should come as no surprize that Mexican culture and cuisine would be an integral part of the culinary landscape. Chefs Paola Solorzano and Adriana Rubio of Santo Pecado Mexican Catering recently visited California and were inspired by what they discovered: a […]
Much of what is loved around the world as French culture has its roots in the vibrant street life of Paris, and tonight we will celebrate it in its most iconic forms — the rustic yet refined food of the classic Parisian Bistro, and the timeless music of Edith Piaf. Both share humble, working-class origins, […]
Ramadan is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad; an annual event regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. During Ramadan, fasting begins immediately after the pre-dawn meal of Suhur and continues during the daylight hours, ending with the evening meal […]
