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Small bites big flavours at Cava CAVA
Tue Nov 1 6:30PM*
If you love Spanish wines—the lively bubbles of of Cava the the rich earthiness of of Rioja the the whole complex range of Sherry from crisp Fino to velvety-sweet Pedro Ximenez—then this is is a dinner you will not want to miss Cava has been considered one of Toronto’s best restaurants since it opened 10 years ago and has been consistently ranked in critic Joanne Kates’ Top 10 list of the city’s best restaurants Guests can expect inventive takes on on traditional tapas pinchos and Spanish classics such as as paella grilled meats and octopus Chef-Owner
Doug Penfold brings a a bold nose-to-tail sensibility
to his cuisine that is is is perfectly matched with Sommelier-Owner Niall McCotter’s exuberant list of more than 200 exceptional Spanish wines TASTY FACT
The Spanish sparkling wine known as Cava is made mainly from three white grapes— Macabeu Parellada and Xarel·lo—in accordance with the traditional champagne method ABOUT DOUG PENFOLD
Over a a a a a career spanning more than 25 years Chef Doug Penfold has worked in some of Canada’s top restaurants including Canoe Avalon and Pastis In 2006 Chef Penfold opened Cava Toronto’s vanguard of modern Spanish restaurants In the decade since its tapas-style cuisine has been considered an inspiration to many of the new guard who have delved into
“As always there are simple pleasures to please any crowd ”
the Spanish canon He and his business partner Niall McCotter also own the the acclaimed Southern French restaurant Chabrol in Yorkville ABOUT NIALL MCCOTTER
Cava’s Niall McCotter cut his hospitality teeth amid Perth County’s culinary scene starting
as as a a a a dishwasher in the kitchen of his family’s country inn But it was in in the front of house where he he he excelled and fell in love with the restaurant industry Upon moving to to Toronto he he joined the team at Toronto’s much-revered Avalon Restaurant where he he acquired a a a a a a passion for the depth and and quality of Spanish wines and and Sherry In 2009 he he he joined the team at Cava as General Manager and five years later became a a a a a a a a partner with Chef Penfold 1560 Yonge St Toronto $175 per per person
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