Daniel Boulud needs no introduction. Toronto has the honour of being able the access the French chef’s cuisine at Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto. In addition to having been awarded several Michelin stars, James Beard Awards and the top honour of the Diners Club® Lifetime Achievement Award from The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, he oversees the world’s top dining establishments including Daniel, Le Pavillon, Le Gratin, Café Boulud, Maison Boulud, Joji, and Joji Box, db bistro, Bar Boulud, and Boulud Sud.
We had the honour of meeting Boulud who made an appearance last night at the launch of d|azur, the Four Season Hotel‘s glamorous patio, which also unveiled a brand new mural by artist Karen Kar Yen Law which can be seen outside the hotel, at the corner of Bay x Yorkville.
The menu at d|azur includes new and returning favourites like their Jamon Ibérico, Shrimp Cocktail, Cucumber Gazpacho, Charcuterie and more! The Mai Tais are a must. More on d|azur here.
It has been a high-profile week for Four Seasons Toronto with founder Isadore Sharp being honoured at last weekend’s Canada’s Walk of Fame for his achievements. More here.
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Elegance. With all eyes on the return of the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, many are more so curious about the Arrival of its Culinary Centerpiece, Café Boulud, the just-launched Toronto Chapter from Michelin-starred Chef, Daniel Boulud. Reuniting with my lovely Friends Tina and Moulann, the Setting was just perfect for an intimate Affair. Romantically-lit, with walls adorned brightly with colurful splashes of Pop Art galore, it leaves an impression not soon to be forgotten.
Desserts were on the Agenda tonight and the three of us gathered a cross-section of Staff-recommended Selections. I tried the Chocolate Mousse Cake (divided perfectly into three sections) and dressed with a side of Pear Sorbet, Nashi Pear Cubes and Pomegranate – a delight to every bite. My Friend Tina had no complaints about her Hazelnut Gianduja Gâteau, complete with Crystallized Violet (think: the easily breakable Sugar Glass used in Cinema with crushed Flower Petals) and Blood Orange-Vodka Sorbet. Moulann (and the rest of us!) are obsessed completely with the Grapefruit Givré – the Fruit filled with Sorbet and topped with Sesame Halva (a classy Cousin to Candy Floss). Coffee was rich and bold and you know you’re in fine Company when the the Canister contains Sugar in lump format.
Café Boulud is exactly what has been missing in a somewhat trying-of-late Yorkville, and although it may not look so, it is completely accessible. Most Desserts here range in-and-around the $10 mark. International Flare, Toronto Budget.
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(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)
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