Food for Change, August 19

The Stop’s acclaimed chef Chris Brown, former Executive Chef of Perigee Restaurant, presents an intimate dining experience in support of The Stop’s innovative programs that fight hunger, build hope and inspire change.

One Thursday each month, Chef Brown prepares a mouthwatering five-course meal featuring local, sustainable food, and enjoyed in either the sheltered garden or greenhouse at the The Stop’s fabulous Green Barn at Christie and St. Clair. If you're a budding chef and want to experience life in a professional kitchen, you can also join the kitchen crew and help prepare the feast.

Meal only $75; with wine pairing $120; kitchen crew $100.

-- Menu for August 19 (subject to change without notice) --

Smoked trout with arugula, beets and pistachios
Squid ink noodles with Dungeness crab, basil sprouts and tomato water
Crispy sweetbreads with sweet peas, watercress and bacon
Roasted duck breast with sautéed Brussels sprouts leaves and salsify puree
Peach cheesecake with a blueberry gin emulsion sauce

Wine pairings by Chateau des Charmes.

For more info, please visit our Food Enterprises site. To make a reservation, call Christina at 416 652 7867 x 250 or email christina [at] thestop [dot] org