I don't usually like running articles about events after the fact, especially events that are not open to the public. But last Thursday, the Oliver & Bonacini group held an event at the Toronto Board of Trade, where they are now the exclusive service provider under the guidance of Chef Jamie Meireles, that I think deserves a mention. The event featured 8 chefs from the various Oliver & Bonacini restaurants, including Canoe, Jump, Auberge de Pommier, Biff's Bistro, and Oliver & Bonacini Cafe Grill.
Held to officially announce O&B's association with the Toronto Board of Trade, invitees were feted with fabulous food, tasty cocktails and tours of the Board of Trade event spaces. The evening featured samples from each restaurant, as well as a cocktail bar, a separate martini lounge, and a room full of pastries from OMG Baked Goodness, Bobette & Belle, and chocolates from Soma Chocolatemaker.
And while there wasn't an official announcement or press release to write a story from, everything we ate was so wonderful - and so beautiful - that I figured it was worthy of a little bit of food porn. Enjoy!
The view from the Toronto Board of Trade main event space.
The main bar, decorated with seasonal flowers, offering up wine and cocktails.
Peppered Yellowfin Tuna with Cerignola Olives, Pepperonata and Vincotta Vinaigrette - Jump
Colville Bay Oysters with Casino Mignonette - Biff's Bistro
Braised Shortrib Ravioli with Wild Leek, Edamame, Fava Bean and Wild Mustard Espuma - Toronto Board of Trade
Mushroom display.
Truffled Mushroom Cappuccino - Auberge du Pommier
Hand-rolled Ricotta Gnocchi with Spring Pea, Asparagus and Parmesan Cream - Oliver & Bonacini Cafe Grill
Dungeness Crab Cake with Fiddlehead Tartar Sauce - Canoe
Ice Sculpture at the Martini Bar.
Quail Eggs.
Yorkshire Pudding Sandwiches with Roast Beef and Horseradish.
An assortment of chocolates from Soma Chocolatemaker.
Chocolate Raspberry Petit Fours and Mini Lemon Tarts.
Macarons from Bobbette & Belle.
Don't leave without having some cheese!
