Mexican and Spanish food have a long, complicated, intertwined history, and the lines between them can sometimes get a bit hazy, so it's not surprising that the two cuisines can combined in many interesting ways. For this dinner Monterry native Rogelio Cazares serves up one of his hometown favourites, alongside a traditional Spanish Galician tapa. […]
Veteran Tunisian restaurateur Dali Chehimi of Casbah joins forces with his old friend Chef Greg Couillard for a night of fabulous Tunisian flavours. ----- Grilled Sardines with Salade Mechouia A classic Tunisian dish of grilled peppers, eggplant and tomatoes, combined with garlic, olive oil and a hint of spice. Served with fresh grilled sardines and […]
Knowing how to choose, use and care for knives is one of the most essential parts of any cook’s skill set. Join veteran professional Chef Michael Kirkwood for a solid primer on knife fundamentals, including selecting the best knife for the job, shopping for a decent knife, as well as knife care and maintenance including […]
A cool & refreshing summer dinner, Niçoise has long been a favourite combination of Provençal flavours: savoury olives & tuna, creamy potatoes & eggs, bright green beans and juicy tomatoes, tangy vinaigrette and lots of fragrant fresh herbs from our garden, all on a bed of baby greens. Served with a wedge of grilled baguette. […]
Over more than 4 decades of heading up some of Toronto's most ground-breaking kitchens, there is little about Toronto's culinary history that Chef Greg Couillard has not witnessed first hand. Join Chef Greg as he reminisces about the transformation in our city's fine dining culture, and considers what the futures holds for food in Toronto. […]
Every Wednesday - Veg Out with Emily Zimmerman Crispy fried tempeh, rainbow chard, grilled summer squash and basil-thyme-sundried tomato-pumpkinseed pesto on glass noodles. $12 + HST | Pay What You Can after 7:30 Chocolate hazelnut cake with raspberries $4 #vegan #GF Fresh City Farms CSA box pickup 5-8pm http://www.freshcityfarms.com/ ----- Emily Zimmerman is the lady […]
Seema and Amreen Omar from Bombay Street Food are back as our Pop-Up Showcase for the month of July. They’ve prepared traditional Indian comfort food with a prix fixe option to try everything. STARTERS Dahi Puri $5 Crispy puris are stuffed with potatoes, moong daal, smooth yogurt and delicious chutneys. Topped with sev and dry […]
Popularized when the Viceroy was still a facet of Mexico, pambazos are a staple in the street food scene in Mexico City. It's a torta with a potato and chorizo stuffing, dipped in medium guajillo sauce, pan fried, garnished with sour cream, shredded lettuce, and queso fresco. $12 Kale, cabagge, and roasted summer corn slaw […]
The food of Southeast Asia is among my favourite cuisines, and absolutely perfectly suited for hotter, humid weather. This Thai-inspired cool noodle salad hits all the notes: fresh, herbal, sweet, salty, tangy, funky, spicy. In addition to grilled steak (optional), rice noodles, cucumbers, sprouts & tomatoes, the dish will feature Nappa cabbage, bok choy and […]
Ayal Dinner discusses examples and opportunities for using gardens, markets, kitchens, and other community based projects to engage and animate public spaces, breaking down barriers to create just and vibrant communities. Ayal has a background in community work, food security and food production. As a founding member of the West End Food Co-op, and working […]
