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Toronto Star
4 days ago
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- Toronto Star
What Alder's Michelin-recognized chef eats in Toronto — including perfect pistachio brioche
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: Takayoshi Li, chef de cuisine at Alder Known for: Innovative wood-fired cuisine that highlights smoking and grilling techniques. Each new Patrick Kriss restaurant draws much ballyhoo, given the Alo founder's stature as one of Canada's most legendary chefs. His partnership with Ace Hotel Toronto was no different; Alder has already earned Michelin recognition for its wood-fired cuisine. Alas, Kriss can't be everywhere at once, so chef de cuisine Takayoshi Li mans the fort. 'Chef Patrick's guidance is highly valued for menu development and providing fresh perspectives and expertise on the entire dining experience due to his extensive knowledge,' Li says. 'He gives us a lot of room to be creative and we like to bounce ideas off one another to create dishes.'
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.
Toronto Star
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Star
Enigma Yorkville chef Quinton Bennett reveals his fave spots to eat and drink in Toronto — including where he gets the gelato he still thinks about
Life When he's not presiding over Michelin-starred tasting menus, Bennett steps out for everything from the perfect pho to pasta at his hidden-gem neighbourhood Italian joint. 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's chef: Executive chef Quinton Bennett of Enigma Yorkville. Known for: Ever-changing tasting menus. Fermentation. Handmade pastas. Whole animal butchery. 'I like that more chefs are focusing on craft — really taking the time to do things properly,' Quinton Bennett says. 'It's not just about chasing trends anymore.' He is the executive chef at the Michelin-starred Enigma Yorkville, where timeless craft is definitely king. The restaurant specializes in tasting menus; they change frequently, so regulars never have the same experience twice.
