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Open Kitchen | Home for the Holidays: Hanukkah Party!
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Sunday, December 15th, 2019
at 4:00 pm
Celebrate your family’s traditions or experience new ones!
SCS Cooking Fundamentals | 10 Class Series
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Sunday, January 12th, 2020
at 11:00 am
Foundational cooking methods as taught in Stratford Chefs School’s Professional Program
SCS Cooking Fundamentals | Braising & Stewing
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Sunday, January 12th, 2020
at 4:00 pm
Foundational cooking methods as taught in Stratford Chefs School’s Professional Program
International Inspirations | Thomas Keller: Per Se
Dyson Smirle
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Thursday, December 12th, 2019
at 6:30 pm
Purée of Sunchoke Soup with Arugula Pudding and Pickled Radishes
Spanish Mackerel and Serrano Ham en Brioche with Capers and Piquillo Peppers
Medallion of Lamb Saddle, Garden Vegetables, and Bagna Cauda Sauce
Sauvignon Blanc-Braised Golden Pineapple with White Chocolate Snowflakes, Cilantro Coulis, and Passion fruit Gelée
Prix fixe includes wine pairings and coffee or tea.
NOTE: We ask that all guests arrive for 6:45pm. Please book your reservation accordingly. Thank you!
International Inspirations | Thomas Keller: The French Laundry
Eric Lavryssen
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Friday, December 13th, 2019
at 6:45 pm
Soft Poached Quail’s Egg with Applewood-Smoked Bacon
Dungeness Crab Salad with Cucumber Jelly
Pan-Roasted Pickerel with Artichoke Ravioli
“Pot au Feu”
“Candied Apple”
Prix fixe includes wine pairings and coffee or tea.
NOTE: We ask that all guests arrive for 6:45pm. Please book your reservation accordingly. Thank you!
International Inspirations | Daniel Humm: Eleven Madison Park
Fiona Johnston
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Saturday, December 14th, 2019
at 6:45 pm
Hamachi marinated with Lemon, Fennel, and Horseradish
Sunchoke roasted with Watercress and Mustard
Braised Pork Neck with Sweet Potato, Plums, and Amaretti
Grapefruit Soda Pop
Chocolate and Milk
Prix fixe includes wine pairings and coffee or tea.
NOTE: We ask that all guests arrive for 6:45pm. Please book your reservation accordingly. Thank you!
International Inspirations | Normand Laprise: Toqué
Arthur Hsieh
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Tuesday, January 7th, 2020
at 6:30 pm
Crab Grissini
Raw and Cooked Vegetables
Roasted Leg of Venison with Dates, Almonds, and Potato
Pears in Beet Juice, Goat Cheese Ice Cream, Thyme Honey
Prix fixe includes wine pairings and coffee or tea.
International Inspirations | Nieves Barragán Mohacho: Barrafina
Erin Reece
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Wednesday, January 8th, 2020
at 6:30 pm
Salt Cod Fritters with Tartar Sauce
Octopus with Capers
Arrocina Beans with Chorizo, Morcilla and Pork Belly
Santiago Tart
Prix fixe includes wine pairings and coffee or tea.
International Inspirations | Daniel Patterson: Coi
Jaewon Choi
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Thursday, January 9th, 2020
at 6:30 pm
Celtuce, Brown Butter, Burnt Hay, Tarragon, Comté
Savory Chanterelle Porridge, Pig’s foot, Sorrel
Poached and Grilled Lamb, Chard, Garum
Carrots Roasted in Coffee Beans
Passionfruit Baba, White Chocolate, Honeycomb, Coriander
Prix fixe includes wine pairings and coffee or tea.
International Inspirations | Frédéric Morin and David McMillan: Joe Beef
Wolfgang Young
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Friday, January 10th, 2020
at 6:45 pm
Artichokes Bravas
Seafood Smorgasbord
Le BBQ Français
Rum Raisin Panna Cotta
Served family style, at communal tables!
Prix fixe includes wine pairings and coffee or tea.
NOTE: We ask that all guests arrive for 6:45pm. Please book your reservation accordingly. Thank you!
International Inspirations | Pascal Barbot: L’Astrance
Julia Hancock-Song
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Saturday, January 11th, 2020
at 6:30 pm
Sesame | Tomato-Red Currant | Banyuls Vinegar
Crab | Avocado Ravioli | Sweet Almond Oil
Pork | Cockle | Treviso
Lamb | Black Curry | Eggplant
Vacherin | Citrus | Ricotta
Prix fixe includes wine pairings and coffee or tea.
International Inspirations | Fergus Henderson: St. John
Cory LeBlanc
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Tuesday, January 14th, 2020
at 6:30 pm
Onion Soup with Bone Marrow Toasts
Grilled Jerusalem Artichoke, Red Onion & Olive Salad
Roasted Pork Belly with Lentils
Fruit Trifle
Prix fixe includes wine pairings and coffee or tea.
International Inspirations | James Walt: Araxi
Sam Brohman
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Wednesday, January 15th, 2020
at 6:30 pm
Salmon Tartare with Seaweed
Seared Scallops with Cauliflower Tempura
Crispy Duck Confit with Lentils and Honey-Roasted Carrots
Pineapple Upside-Down ‘Tart’
Prix fixe includes wine pairings and coffee or tea.
International Inspirations | David Kinch: Manresa
Aaron Dettlinger
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Thursday, January 16th, 2020
at 6:30 pm
Garden Beignets and Crispy Leaves
Wild Shrimp with Bone Marrow and Artichokes
Assorted Potatoes, Soft and Crispy with Curds and Whey, a Norinade
Deer with Roasted Date and Brussels Sprouts
Milk and Chocolate
Prix fixe includes wine pairings and coffee or tea.
International Inspirations | Gordon Ramsay: Restaurant Gordon Ramsay
Skyla Whalen-Tucker
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Friday, January 17th, 2020
at 6:30 pm
Butternut Squash Velouté with Sautéed Mushroom, Parmesan Crisp, and Mushroom Tortellini
Seared Loin of Tuna with Poached Veal Fillet and Caper Dressing
Roast Saddle and Leg of Rabbit, Cauliflower, Haricot Blanc and Young Lettuce
Apple Parfait with Honeycomb, Bitter Chocolate and Champagne Foam
Prix fixe includes wine pairings and coffee or tea.
International Inspirations | Anne-Sophie Pic: Maison Pic
Ashley Stock
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Saturday, January 18th, 2020
at 6:30 pm
Our Producers’ Vegetables
Fresh Water White Fish
Squab
Raspberry and Cinnamon
Prix fixe includes wine pairings and coffee or tea.
International Inspirations | David Chang: Momofuku
Mohammed Barakat
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Tuesday, January 21st, 2020
at 6:30 pm
Cured Hamachi with Horesradish-Edamame Purée
Roasted Scallop with Pickled Mushrooms and Nori
Marinated Hanger Steak Ssäm
Cereal Milk
Prix fixe includes wine pairings and coffee or tea.
International Inspirations | Hiro Sone: Terra
Campbell Smith
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020
at 6:30 pm
Tuna Tartare with Spicy Lemon-Ginger Vinaigrette
Petit Ragout of Sweetbreads, Mushrooms and Prosciutto
Medallions of Lamb with Anchovy-Black Olive Sauce and Artichoke Fritters
Orange Risotto in Brandy Snaps with Passionfruit Sauce
Prix fixe includes wine pairings and coffee or tea.
International Inspirations | Ollie Dabbous: Dabbous
Clement Filewod
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Thursday, January 23rd, 2020
at 6:30 pm
Raw Beef with Cigar and Rye
Roast Scallop, Toasted Jerusalem Artichokes, Virgin Rapeseed Oil
Roast Veal Fillet with Winter Vegetables, in a Light Cheese Broth
Blood Orange, Olive Oil & Marjoram
Chocolate-Soaked Brioche, Barley Malt Ice Cream & Adzuki Beans
Prix fixe includes wine pairings and coffee or tea.
CGC Dinner: TBA
Julian Palmer
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Friday, January 24th, 2020
at 6:30 pm
Canadian Guest Chef, Menu TBA
Prix fixe includes wine pairings and coffee or tea.
CGC Dinner: TBA
Alex Abrantes
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Saturday, January 25th, 2020
at 6:30 pm
Canadian Guest Chef, Menu TBA
Prix fixe includes wine pairings and coffee or tea.
ICR Dinner: Jenner Tomaska, Former Executive Chef, Next (Chicago)
Nathan Bellaire
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Tuesday, January 28th, 2020
at 6:30 pm
TBA
Prix fixe includes wine pairings and coffee or tea.
ICR Dinner: Jenner Tomaska, Former Executive Chef, Next (Chicago)
Emma Preston
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Wednesday, January 29th, 2020
at 6:30 pm
TBA
Prix fixe includes wine pairings and coffee or tea.
ICR Dinner: Jenner Tomaska, Former Executive Chef, Next (Chicago)
Faye Cain-Merrill
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Thursday, January 30th, 2020
at 6:30 pm
TBA
Prix fixe includes wine pairings and coffee or tea.
ICR Dinner: Jenner Tomaska, Former Executive Chef, Next (Chicago)
Iain MacCallum
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Friday, January 31st, 2020
at 6:30 pm
TBA
Prix fixe includes wine pairings and coffee or tea.
ICR Dinner: Jenner Tomaska, Former Executive Chef, Next (Chicago)
Julian Rey
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Saturday, February 1st, 2020
at 6:30 pm
TBA
Prix fixe includes wine pairings and coffee or tea.
CGC Dinner: TBA
Chris Schiller
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Tuesday, February 4th, 2020
at 6:30 pm
Canadian Guest Chef, Menu TBA
CGC Dinner: TBA
Matthew Burpee-Jones
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Wednesday, February 5th, 2020
at 6:30 pm
Canadian Guest Chef, Menu TBA
CGC Dinner: TBA
Dyson Smirle
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Thursday, February 6th, 2020
at 6:30 pm
Canadian Guest Chef, Menu TBA
CGC Dinner: TBA
Bailee Letman
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Friday, February 7th, 2020
at 6:30 pm
Canadian Guest Chef, Menu TBA
CGC Dinner: TBA
Fiona Johnston
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Saturday, February 8th, 2020
at 6:30 pm
Canadian Guest Chef, Menu TBA
CGC Dinner: TBA
Eric Lavryssen
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Tuesday, February 11th, 2020
at 6:30 pm
Canadian Guest Chef, Menu TBA
CGC Dinner: TBA
Erin Reece
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Wednesday, February 12th, 2020
at 6:30 pm
Canadian Guest Chef, Menu TBA
CGC Dinner: TBA
Arthur Hsieh
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Thursday, February 13th, 2020
at 6:30 pm
Canadian Guest Chef, Menu TBA
CGC Dinner: TBA
Wolfgang Young
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Friday, February 14th, 2020
at 6:30 pm
Canadian Guest Chef, Menu TBA
Valentine’s Day Extravaganza!
CGC Dinner: TBA
Jaewon Choi
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Saturday, February 15th, 2020
at 6:30 pm
Canadian Guest Chef, Menu TBA
CGC Dinner: TBA
Cory LeBlanc
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Tuesday, February 18th, 2020
at 6:30 pm
Canadian Guest Chef, Menu TBA
CGC Dinner: TBA
Julia Hancock-Song
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Wednesday, February 19th, 2020
at 6:30 pm
Canadian Guest Chef, Menu TBA
CGC Dinner: TBA
Aaron Dettlinger
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Thursday, February 20th, 2020
at 6:30 pm
Canadian Guest Chef, Menu TBA
CGC Dinner: TBA
Sam Brohman
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Friday, February 21st, 2020
at 6:30 pm
Canadian Guest Chef, Menu TBA
CGC Dinner: TBA
Ashley Stock
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Saturday, February 22nd, 2020
at 6:30 pm
Canadian Guest Chef, Menu TBA
CGC Dinner: TBA
Skyla Whalen-Tucker
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Tuesday, February 25th, 2020
at 6:30 pm
Canadian Guest Chef, Menu TBA
CGC Dinner: TBA
Mohammed Barakat
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Wednesday, February 26th, 2020
at 6:30 pm
Canadian Guest Chef, Menu TBA
CGC Dinner: TBA
Campbell Smith
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Thursday, February 27th, 2020
at 6:30 pm
Canadian Guest Chef, Menu TBA
CGC Dinner: TBA
Clement Filewod
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Friday, February 28th, 2020
at 6:30 pm
Canadian Guest Chef, Menu TBA
Alex Kemenian
Stratford Chefs School, Class of 2016
“As hardworking and knowledgeable cooks and chefs, we have to know our every move in everything we do. Whether it’s making risotto from start to finish or plating a dish, we need to know every step towards the end. The Stratford Chefs School has taught me to think about the power of ‘next’ and to move efficiently.”