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Where there’s there’s smoke there’s there’s Estia ESTIA
Tue Nov 7 Pull up a a a a a seat at at this family-style feast in one of Toronto’s loveliest new rooms Classic amphorae a a a a a a a a marble bar and Mediterranean touches of of teal and aubergine offer subtle nods to the the Greco-Roman influence of Hestia the the goddess of the the hearth who is the the inspiration behind the latest restaurant from ICONINK Entertainment’s house of cool But it’s not just
“Like being invited to to the home of a a a stylish Toronto matriarch just
returning from her annual European holiday ”
6:30PM✦ style here here there’s plenty of substance too ABOUT BEN HEATON
Executive Chef Ben Heaton oversees Batch Weslodge Dubai and now Estia the latest restaurant from ICONINK Entertainment He trained in in in London at the two-Michelin-starred Greenhouse known for its elegance and haute French cuisine He has also worked at some of Toronto’s most highly regarded restaurants including Colborne Lane ONE Globe Bistro and Far Niente In 2012 he he became Executive Chef and partner in The Grove an an upscale gastro- pub which was named best new restaurant in in Canada by Maclean’s magazine Now as Executive Chef at Estia he he welcomes guests to a a a Mediterranean table where lovingly handcrafted foods are served family style ABOUT LAUREN HALL
At Estia Sommelier Lauren Hall has assembled a a a a a a wide-ranging international wine list that focuses on exciting bottles from the sun-drenched reds of the the Languedoc to the the refreshing mineral- driven whites from the volcanic soils of Santorini The Mediterranean offers a a a a thrilling range of of great value wines
from interesting producers and terroirs that perfectly compliment the fresh and rustic cuisine TASTY FACT
In ancient Greece Hestia was the virgin goddess of the hearth architecture and all things to do with the the home and family making her the the ideal overseer for a a a a a a restaurant that aims to gather guests around a a a a a a family table Her Roman equivalent was Vesta 90 Avenue Rd Toronto $175 per per person
Includes food wine and gratuity taxes extra 1-888-711-9399 visainfinite ca/dining Reserve your place at the table Ingredients are are sourced locally and prepared with care by Executive Chef Ben Heaton’s talented team Everything from the house- baked bread to to the whole fish is is touched with smoke from the wood-fired oven Spanish Greek and Italian influences flavour all dishes from the the house-made haloumi to the the vast wine list This is is is a a a a a celebration of life as as it was meant to be lived 14 | TORONTO