Portuguese gastronomy includes influences of Asian, European, African, South American and Indian cuisine with a bountiful supply of unique ingredients. All these influences inspired Chefs Annalisa Lattavo and Ryan da Silva of Black Ovis to explore Ryan's background and co-create an elegant dinner exploring traditional Portuguese dishes in a new light. Using techniques honed in […]
Babka is a sweet, twisted, yeast-dough bread with Eastern European roots. Typically served as a dessert and the perfect accompaniment to coffee, babka has transcended its humble roots and become a trendy staple in gourmet bakeries around the world. Classic babka is either chocolate or cinnamon-filled but can be made using any filling you can […]
Kombucha is a cultured and fermented tea that with the help of a SCOBY — a symbiotic community of bacteria and yeast — becomes tangy, lightly sparkling, and full of probiotics. Many people want to learn to brew kombucha at home so that they can customize the flavourings, sugar levels, and carbonation of this exceptionally healthy […]
Naturally fermented foods use salt (or a culture starter in some cases) to create a welcoming environment for good bacteria. Through the process known as process lacto-fermentation, these probiotic bacteria naturally preserve the ferments and provide the familiar sour taste of sauerkraut and sour pickles. These living cultures enhance the nutritional profile of the ingredients […]
Two friends and passionate cooks join forces on a menu of Indian dishes with a modern twist. From classic street snacks to comfort food favourites, these popular Indian dishes are given a fun, contemporary makeover for a fresh new spin on traditional flavours. ---- Chaat in a Tart $7 (3 pcs) The quintessential Indian street […]
This is a story from East to West… A girl born in a small village in Eastern Turkey and grew up on the Western coast near a beautiful seashore; who grew up at the gateway to Asia, and moved to Canada to share her passion for the traditional culinary culture of her home country. The […]
This is a story from East to West… A girl born in a small village in Eastern Turkey and grew up on the Western coast near a beautiful seashore; who grew up at the gateway to Asia, and moved to Canada to share her passion for the traditional culinary culture of her home country. The […]
SOLD OUT! 2nd night added TUE March 10 Naturally fermented foods use salt (or a culture starter in some cases) to create a welcoming environment for good bacteria. Through the process known as process lacto-fermentation, these probiotic bacteria naturally preserve the ferments and provide the familiar sour taste of sauerkraut and sour pickles. These living […]
Outside of Mexico, not many people know that on St. Patrick’s day, Mexicans honor the San Patricios, Irish soldiers of the St. Patrick's Brigade who switched sides to fight and die alongside their Catholic Mexican compatriots in the Mexican-American War of 1846 -1848. Interesting tidbits of Mexican culture and history are just a part of […]
Outside of Mexico, not many people know that on St. Patrick’s day, Mexicans honor the San Patricios, Irish soldiers of the St. Patrick's Brigade who switched sides to fight and die alongside their Catholic Mexican compatriots in the Mexican-American War of 1846 -1848. Interesting tidbits of Mexican culture and history are just a part of […]
