This is our 4th collaboration between Chef Kendra Simmonds and Greg Clow of Canadian Beer News featuring a selection of local craft beers incorporated into an elegant 5-course menu, served along with a tasting flight of matching brews. For this summer's edition, Kendra has assembled an eclectic mix of beer-infused dishes inspired by Toronto’s diversity and […]
At the heart of French cooking are the "Mother Sauces"; a series of fundamental culinary building blocks upon which countless variations and dishes are based. In this fun, hands-on workshop, French Chef Chantal Vechambre will introduce the key techniques behind several of these versatile sauces, an invaluable foundation for anyone interested in exploring true French […]
Sopa Azteca – aka Tortilla Soup – is one of my all-time favourite meals-in-a-bowl. It’s got everything going on: smoky & spicy tomato-chipotle broth, savoury grilled chicken (optional), earthy black beans, sweet bits of corn, crunchy tortilla pieces, creamy avocado, gooey melting cheese, cool sour cream, juicy bits of onion and radish, aromatic coriander, tangy […]
Amy Wilson is one of people behind the food column & website Shelf Life. An avid collector of 20th century food ephemera, Amy has been gathering chefs & foodies to taste and compare curated selections of supermarket products for several years, publishing the results online and in the National Post. Amy will be talking about […]
Every Wednesday - Veg Out with Emily Zimmerman Vegan Fried "Fish" Blackened Caribbean-style pan-fried vegan “tofish” filets made from tofu, veggies, yuba (tofu skin) and wrapped in a nori seaweed skin. Comes with a fresh summer potato salad. $12 Summer Berry Ripple Ice Cream $4 #vegan #GF Pay What You Can after 7:30 Fresh City […]
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. […]
