Rob Day and Sarah Weinberger are back with a hearty dish that really cashes in on the late summer bounty. We’ll be serving a fresh tomato, eggplant, and zucchini ratatouille over a warm, smokey polenta. We’ll be using loads of fresh herbs and just a touch of heat to really make this dish a celebration […]
I have literally been dreaming about this meal since perusing Jerusalem: A Cookbook by Yotam Ottolenghi & Sami Tamimi while in Montreal a few weeks back. Hummus; made from scratch, garnished with olive oil and chick peas Roasted eggplant with cumin, tahini and parsley Beets with minted yogurt Chopped salad of heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, red […]
Juicy boneless chicken thigh lacquered with a sweet soy & mirin teriyaki glaze, served over white rice with a side of lightly steamed Asian greens. $12 (includes HST) (Veg'n options. Gluten-free) Pay What You Can after 7:30 Quinn Cruise is a newly-minted professional cook, fresh from the 2012 George Brown Chef's School, where she was […]
Just because you choose to eat vegetarian or vegan, does not mean that your life should not be enriched by the amazing flavours of the traditional Jewish deli. For this terrific spread, Emily Zimmerman gives several deli classics her creative vegan spin. ----- Vegan Reuben: Peppercorn Seitan, sauerkraut, homemade thousand island dressing on rye -or- […]
Steve Nguyen & Michael Tran's's new pop up Vietnamese food project, Heo Yeah, starts with his killer Banh Mi, fun twists on the ever-popular sandwich created from the blend of French bread and Vietnamese fillings. Bahn Mi with your choice of: Buttermilk-Coconut Fried Chicken -or- Roasted Vietnamese "Porchetta" Pork Loin wrapped in pork belly with […]
Come and experience the future of sushi! Sushi Chef Daniel Henderson takes a passion for Japanese culinary traditions and quality ingredients and gives them a unique, contemporary twist by incorporating cosmopolitan flavours like Jerk Salmon, Shrimp Ceviche, and even Doritos into exquisitely crafted modern maki rolls. ----- Trio of Salmon: Fennel crusted tataki, tartar and […]
Dream of the day your kid brings you breakfast in bed? Helps make the salad with dinner? Or maybe of the day they actually help with the dishes? Some of you have miracle kids like that, but if you have one that needs a little training I am here to help you! Kids in the […]
Vegan, lactose-intolerant or just trying to reduce the dairy in your diet, but still crave the rich-salty-creamy qualities of cheese? Rejoice! Vegan kitchen ninja Emily Zimmerman will show you a slew of clever kitchen techniques that will allow you to indulge your yearnings without having to rely on highly-processed, store-bought cheese substitutes. Using different techniques […]
Nabemono ("things-in-a-pot" aka hot pot) is a traditional Japanese country food, with countless regional variations. This version comes from the cold northern province of Hokkaidō, and features salmon poached in a miso-based broth with noodles, tofu and vegetables, including daikon, cabbage, potato, leeks, corn, greens, and mushrooms, and accented with melted butter. $12 (tax included) […]
(Chef Quinn Cruise will be back next week) Spicy cornmeal crusted chicken with sweet potato purée, sautéed greens and homemade BBQ sauce. For vegetarians there'll be spicy cornmeal crusted zucchini. $12 (includes HST) (Veg'n & Gluten-free options) Pay What You Can after 7:30 Fresh City Farms CSA box pickup 5-8pm ----- Chef Kendra Simmonds started […]
