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Two powerhouse chefs connect when Victor Barry welcomes Derek Dammann of Montreal’s Maison Publique to
his latest endeavor the charming French bistro Café Cancan where foie gras escargots and éclairs rule The duo will start the evening with a a a reception of classic French canapés in the romantic little boîte After that guests will venture across the street to
to
Chef-Owner Barry’s trattoria-esque Piano Piano for a a a a a a dinner of Franco-Italian favourites enhanced with Chef Dammann’s love of tip- to-tail dishes like fried rabbit beef tartare and pork and clams Expect an an evening of big flavours and even bigger personalities as well as unique and expressive wine pairings from Context Wines TASTY FACT
Like a a a a box of multi-flavoured macarons the décor at Café Cancan is a a a a a sweet confection of pretty pastel hues created by Toronto
designer Tiffany Pratt best known for her appearances on HGTV and her book This Can Be Be Beautiful ABOUT VICTOR BARRY
For over a a a decade Chef-Owner Victor Barry led Toronto’s bastion of elevated fine dining Splendido Now he’s he’s proving that he’s he’s just as deft with a a a a a more casual approach to
cuisine having transformed Splendido into the easy- going Canadian-Italian trattoria Piano Piano Piano Piano “Piano Piano Piano chef does Gallic
fare amid a a a a a a a swoon-worthy
riot of pastels ”
There he he offers refined takes on such down- home favourites as veal parmigiana and Caesar salad Now he’s taken on classic French bistro fare as well opening Café Cancan in in the former Harbord Room location across the street ABOUT DEREK DAMMANN
Derek Dammann is one of Canada’s most high-profile chefs and a a a a a a passionate advocate for local authentic tip-to-tail dining He
began his career at at the great Zambri’s Italian restaurant in in Victoria before heading to
to
the UK to
work with Jamie Oliver eventually becoming Corporate Chef of Sweet Candy Oliver’s private production company He
returned to
Canada to
open DNA in Montreal then partnered
with Oliver to
open Maison Publique a a hugely popular and highly regarded gastro-pub where he he is Chef-Owner CAFÉ CANCAN & PIANO PIANO PIANO PIANO Thu Oct 12 6:30PM✦ 89 Harbord St 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 TORONTO
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Italy with Derek Dammann and Victor Barry