Talent, Flavour & Fun
The World of Culinary
Chefs are creators, innovators, and risk-takers. We love partnering with talented chefs to create unique duck dishes, and help them tell their story to reach foodies around the world. From students programs, to culinary competitions and cooking classes, we continue to evolve the culinary industry and help spread the love of food and duck.
THE SPOTLIGHT
Chef Carolyn Reid
About Her Home – Scaramouche
Scaramouche may be one of just a handful of “special occasion” restaurants left in Toronto. While one would think that means old and stodgy, instead it maintains a fresh aura of sophistication—along with its always-dazzling twilight views over the city. And the place is always packed. The bar was set high four decades ago when the restaurant opened, and it has continued to ascend. The admittedly pedestrian arrival area—the restaurant is housed in the ground floor of a highrise apartment building (but there is free valet parking)—is more than made up for by the quiet dining room and gracious service. Chef Keith Froggett’s culinary vision, executed these days by Chef de Cuisine Carolyn Reid, is grounded in European classicism with whispers from the Middle East. It packs just enough of a modern touch to remain interesting. A salad of organic beets, oranges, endive, radish, pistachios, labneh and beet molasses is a welcome twist on a classic. What else does grilled AAA Ontario filet mignon need besides mushrooms, French green beans, Bordelaise and crispy potatoes? Making an excellent case for vegetarian pasta is herbed gnocchi Parisienne with sautéed mushrooms, wilted greens, porcini sauce and shaved fresh winter truffle. Desserts remain a highlight though venturing far from the legendary coconut cream pie is an enduring challenge.
Chef Showcase
Words from the Best
Through many trials and feathers, ACF Culinary Team USA 2020 we have discovered the best Duck and Company! We have King Cole Ducks on our Menu for a reason. We have taken some of the Best Chefs in America and provided them with the Best Ducks in North America. “Going for Gold!”
We enjoy partnering with King Cole events such as Duck School and Duck Fest to share our creative ideas with their amazing duck!
I use King Cole products with my students to showcase a local Canadian company who uses best farming practices and provides chefs with top grade products.
