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Toronto Star
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Star
Where the Michelin-starred chef from Toronto's DaNico goes for standout tagliatelle and Neapolitan pizza that rivals Naples itself
WHERE CHEFS EAT Where Chefs Eat is a weekly series that asks Toronto chefs and restaurant owners to name their favourite places to dine in the city: where they go for everything from weekend brunch to late-night cravings, fancy dinners to dessert. This week: Daniele Corona, executive chef and partner at DaNico Known for: Michelin-starred modern Italian cuisine with local ingredients and a focus on sustainability. 'Sustainability is not just a trend — it's a responsibility,' says DaNico executive chef and partner Daniele Corona. 'We source locally whenever possible, work closely with farmers and artisans, and minimize waste in the kitchen. Also, we limit the plastic usage as much as possible.' The restaurant recently hosted a multi-course dinner with Audi, spotlighting just how delicious sustainability can be, from gorgeous local white asparagus to succulent PEI lobster. This level of elevated fare is standard at DaNico, an Italian fine-dining spot that has earned a Michelin star for its refined tasting menus — and Corona is keen to push the boundaries of what Italian food can be.
Cision Canada
25-04-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Audi Canada Celebrates Global Cuisine with Fourth Installment of The Audi Sustainability Dining Series
TORONTO, April 25, 2025 /CNW/ - Continuing its focus on sustainability in all facets of life, Audi Canada presented the fourth installment of its Sustainability Dining Series in Canada, on April 24th. Hosted at DaNico Toronto, this latest installment brought together French culinary giant, two Michelin Star Chef Jérôme Schilling, with DaNico's Michelin-starred Chef Daniele Corona. Chef Schilling, brought to Canada by Franco Stalteri and Donato Carozza of Charlie's Burgers for a limited Canadian engagement, holds two Michelin stars and the prestigious title of Meilleur Ouvrier de France (MOF). Trained in Alsace, he honed his craft under celebrated masters Joël Robuchon, Roger Vergé, Thierry Marx, and Jean-Luc Rocha before taking the helm at Restaurant LALIQUE – Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey in Sauternes. Chef Corona, a distinguished figure in the culinary world, comes from a family deeply passionate about food in his hometown of Naples, Italy. In 2018, Chef Corona made a significant transition from the Amalfi Coast to Canada, taking on the role of Executive Chef at Liberty Entertainment Group's Don Alfonso 1890 Toronto. In 2023, Chef Daniele Corona brought his expertise to DaNico Toronto, where he continues to redefine Italian cuisine with unmatched creativity and passion. The two chefs worked together to create a once-in-a-lifetime, 3-course menu using local and sustainable ingredients. The menu included: Appetizer Interpretation of 2019 Vintage: Seabream, Grapefruit and Lovage Seabream tartare, Dashi pearls, Hollandaise, Smoked guacamole, Grapefruit bark. Main Astice, Asparago Bianco E Ortica P.E.I. lobster, Local white asparagus marinated in ponzu, Fresh nettle tapenade, Organic trout roe foam. Dessert "Save the Coffee" Namelaka with soft caramel insert, Coffee mousse, Tonka gelato. "As Audi Canada has maintained its overarching commitment to responsible and sustainable development, this dining series continues to let us shine a spotlight on how sustainability plays a part in every facet of modern life. It allows us to tell the story of sustainable practices in one area that we will have in common – sharing a meal," said Cort Nielsen, Spokesperson for Audi Canada. "It was indeed a privilege to have two global culinary heavyweights like Chef Schilling and Chef Corona create a spectacular dining experience, while focusing on sustainable ingredients and practices," concluded Nielsen. This dinner, the fourth iteration of the Audi Sustainability Dining Series, follows the successful collaborations Audi Canada created previously with dinners featuring celebrated global chefs Alex Atala (Brazil), Michael Hunter (Canada), Lucas Sin (New York), and Eva Chin (Canada). About Audi Canada The Audi Group is one of the most successful manufacturers of automobiles and motorcycles in the premium and luxury segment. The brands Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini, and Ducati produce at 21 locations in 12 countries. Audi and its partners are present in more than 100 markets worldwide. In 2024, the Audi Group delivered 1.7 million Audi vehicles, 10,643 Bentley vehicles, 10,687 Lamborghini vehicles, and 54,495 Ducati motorcycles to customers. In the 2024 fiscal year, Audi Group achieved a total revenue of €64.5 billion and an operating profit of €3.9 billion. As of December 31, more than 88,000 people worked for the Audi Group, more than 53,000 of them at AUDI AG in Germany. With its attractive brands and numerous new models, the group is systematically pursuing its path toward becoming a provider of sustainable, fully networked premium mobility.
