#FIRSTLOOK: FICOA CELEBRATE LATIN HERITAGE MONTH 2025

In celebration of Latin Heritage Month, Ficoa — Toronto’s Neo-Latin fine dining destination in Little Italy — is launching a special six-course tasting menu crafted by Executive Chef Esau Garcia. Available from September 17 through October 11 for $98 per guest, the menu offers a culinary journey through the diverse flavours and histories of Latin America. Guests can also choose to elevate their experience with a Chef’s pairing, including cocktails, for an additional $85. Reservations can be made via OpenTable HERE.

Chef Esau’s inspiration for this tasting menu is rooted in honouring the people and heritage that have shaped Latin American culture. Each dish draws from the historical and regional richness of the continent —from the Andes to the Amazon, and the Caribbean to the pampas—blending tradition and refinement into an immersive dining experience.

Incas (Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia)
Tiradito de Atún — celebrating coastal influences of the Inca civilization.

Tainos (Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola)
Yuca Negra with salsa brava de camarón and tierra de cangrejo — honouring foundational island ingredients.

Yaquis (Northern Mexico)
Chef’s take on Kokkoibaki — featuring short ribs, chillies, onion ash, and potato foam.

Mapuche (Chile, Argentina)
Chilean Sea Bass with merken beurre blanc and roasted leeks in escabeche — highlighting the smoky spice of the region.