SPECIAL EVENTS & POP-UPS
RICKY + OLIVIA
Join us in welcoming BACK this trio as they keep their knives sharp while preparing to open their own restaurant in early 2024 in Leslieville!
They'll be hosting full dinner services in our dining room on Fridays & Saturdays throughout February. Dinner will run 5:30-10:30.
We will also be open on Valentines Day. Come celebrate the season of love in our charming and cozy Bodega. Bring your sweetheart, OR round up your closest friends and come and enjoy!
To ensure everyone gets a chance to savor the experience, kindly note that all reservations will have a delightful 1 1/2 hour limit (1 hour and 45 minutes on Valentine's Day). We appreciate your understanding and look forward to making the most of our time together.
Below is a ‘Sample Menu’ which demonstrates their playful and thoughtful Ontario driven dishes.
Make a reservation or just drop in!
RICKY + OLIVIA RESIDENCY
Join us in welcoming this trio as they keep their knives sharp while preparing to open their own restaurant in early 2024 in Leslieville!
They'll be hosting full dinner services in our dining room on Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays in November & December 5:30-10:30. Make a reservation or just drop in!
Menu below!
The Abibiman Project
Chef Rachel Adjei presents 3 evenings of Afro-Brazilian cuisine. November 10-12, 2023 | 5:30pm-10pm. There will be 2 prix fixe menus available. 4 courses for $45 or 8 courses for $80! A vegan menu is available - see below.
Little Cambodian Mom
PRIX FIXE DINNER $65/pp for 4 COURSES
BY CHEF SUNTA SEM OF SOUP & HUSTLE, AS SHE LAUNCHES HER NEW PROJECT! 2 NIGHTS ONLY - THURSDAY, OCT 19 AND FRIDAY, OCT 20, 2023! MAKE YOUR RESERVATION NOW! MENU BELOW
Little Cambodian Mom Prix Fixe Menu
Course 1: Let's Get Rollin
Nam Sroh - Veggie Fresh Rolls with WHOA Spicy Peanut Sauce
lettuce, mint, cucumber, pickled carrots, bell pepper, vermicelli, fried scallions
Chai Yor - Mom's Crispy Spring Rolls with Garlic Vinaigrette
glass noodles, taro, carrots, cabbage, white pepper
*mild spicy* Contains: peanuts, sesame, soy, wheat . Vegan
Course 2: On a Wing & a Skewer
Slaap Moen Chien - Garlic Pepper Chicken Wings
oyster sauce, garlic, palm sugar, Kampot crushed black pepper
Sach Ko Kreung Jakak - Lemongrass Grilled Beef Skewers
Khmer lemongrass paste, palm sugar, soy sauce, char siu seasoning. Served with Jasmine Rice & Asian Pickled Veg
Sweet garlic & chili dipping sauce
Contains: peanuts, shellfish, sesame, soy, wheat
Vegetarian sub: Crispy Japanese Eggplant Nuggets with sweet garlic & chili dipping sauce
Course 3: In the Mood for Noods
Yao Hon - “Hot Pot” Inspired Surf & Turf Noodle Bowl with Dad's Fermented Tofu Sauce,beef ribeye, shrimp, calamari, rice noodles, watercress, napa cabbage, cremini mushrooms
*medium spicy* Contains: peanuts, shellfish, sesame, soy, wheat
Vegetarian sub: No beef or shrimp, extra mushrooms
Course 4: I'm Coconuts about Mango
Karem Swai Tik Doeng - Mango Coconut Ice Cream
mango, coconut cream, caramelized coconut sugar drizzle, crunchy sweet & salty rice topping. Vegan
Tacos - Tacos - Tacos
Join us and chef Deron Engbers of Fringale for a fabulous Prix Fixe dinner in our secret garden! We're doing a 3 night run, so that nobody will miss out!
Vegan & GF modifications are available!
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Friday, August 4, 2023
The Abibiman Project
Join us for dinner prepared by Chef Rachel Adeji from the Abibiman Project. This dinner series will feature African inspired cuisine and cocktails. The event will take place in our dining room and on our small patio, weather permitting!
SECRET GARDEN SANDWICHITO POP-UP
Join us for a special east-end pop-up with Sandwichito, the incredible Chilean sandwich shop! Thursday, August 17 & Friday, August 18, 2023.
Just to give you a sample of what we will be serving up....
EMPANADA FRIES $13
Traditional Chilean empanada filling - seasoned ground beef, sauteed onion and raisins - served on a pile of fries, topped with tomato salsa and crema.
CARNE MECHADA $16
Beef shoulder braised in a tomato, onion and mushroom jus, with a roasted garlic aioli and cilantro onion slaw on a toasted spaccatelli roll. Served with a side of jus.
SECRET GARDEN PARTY
On Friday, June 9th, 2023, from 5-10 pm, we will be hosting an evening of bubbly, cocktails, oysters & charcuterie on our lovely back patio to welcome summer!
This evening won’t be like other dinner services; instead, we will be serving oysters, and ‘build your own board’ of meats, cheeses, crudite & accoutrements.
We'll have a selection of prosecco, summery cocktails, wines, & beers available (both alcoholic & non-alcoholic).
This event will also feature free beer tastings from Fairweather Brewery and consighment wine tastings from Perigon Beverage Group.
We will be offering 2.5 hour long reservations for this event at either 5pm or at 7:30pm. Alternatively, drop-ins are also welcome!
We are so excited to host you on June 9th in our ‘Secret Garden!’ and hope that you'll drop in to say hi to neighbours, come for date night, or spend an evening with friends!
-BH
Vegana Italiana Pop-up
Gluten-free & vegan Italian homestyle cooking for one night only!
Wednesday, Dec 1, 2021 5pm-10pm or until sold out!
Make a reservation online or by phone (416)546-6261
Available only for dinner on Wednesday, Dec 1 , 2021 from 5-10 pm or until sold out!
WINE TASTING WITH FRANK
$105 including tax & gratuity
Wednesday, Dec 8, 2021 7-9:30 pm
6 course tasting menu paired with 6 - 3oz glasses of wine hosted by sommelier, Frank Rey of Perigon Wines. Expect a lighthearted and informative evening. Nothing stuffy here. We regretfully cannot accomodate dietary restrictions this time around.
MENU
Apple, baby arugula & lightly pickled parsnip salad with tarragon buttermilk dressing
Harvest Nachos - butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, cranberry, pickled shallots, smoked tomato pico de gallo, Swiss & local cheddar cheese
Parsley root & kohlrabi soup with crispy sunchoke chips and parsley oil
Beef Cheek Triangoli - cinnamon & anise braised beefcheek stuffed pasta, yu choi, roasted oyster & cremini mushrooms, Bleu Benedictine sauce, current jus
Branzino - seared rutabaga & kolhrabi root, de puy lentils. sauteed kohlrabi greens, salted roasted beet puree, crispy fish skin, caper brine, white wine sauce.
Apple Terrine - rosemary crumble, salted caramel cremeux, rosemary whip.
Beer Tasting With Paul C.
$95 including tax & gratuity
Wednesday, Dec 15, 2021 7-9:30 pm
6 course tasting menu paired with 6 - 8oz beers hosted by prud'homme, Paul C. from Beer Explained. Expect a casual and informative evening with a beer nerd. We regretfully cannot accomodate dietary restrictions this time around.
MENU
Apple, baby arugula & lightly pickled parsnip salad with tarragon buttermilk dressing
Harvest Nachos - butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, cranberry, pickled shallots, smoked tomato pico de gallo, Swiss & local cheddar cheese
Parsley root & kohlrabi soup with crispy sunchoke chips and parsley oil
Beef Cheek Triangoli - cinnamon & anise braised beefcheek stuffed pasta, yu choi, roasted oyster & cremini mushrooms, Bleu Benedictine sauce, current jus
Branzino - seared rutabaga & kolhrabi root, de puy lentils. sauteed kohlrabi greens, salted roasted beet puree, crispy fish skin, caper brine, white wine sauce.
Apple Terrine - rosemary crumble, salted caramel cremeux, rosemary whip.