Fundraising and Special Events

Big Night at the Green Barn

Ten years ago, a community came together.

Inspired by The Stop’s mission to connect people around good food and thriving gardens, they created Big Night at the Green Barn—a vibrant celebration of the rich history of growing food in Toronto.

This vital fundraiser has since grown into a beloved local tradition. Every June, guests gather to enjoy a magnificent family-style meal inspired by classic Italian home cooking and prepared by some of the city’s finest chefs. Since the first Big Night in 2009, over 3,500 guests have raised $1,944,710 for The Stop’s community programs.

Thank you for joining us in 2019!

Date

Wednesday, June 5, 2019 | Reception: 6pm, Dinner: 7pm

Location

Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie St.

The Food

Reception:

Albert Ponzo, The Royal
Crispy polenta, pecorino and spring pesto

Monica Bettson, The Stop Community Food Centre
Antipasto platter: roasted and marinated Ontario vegetables, orange and thyme olives, Prairie Boy crostini, a trio of seasonal dips

Daniel Galletti and Sarah Wilcox, Pusateri’s
Warm Ricotta Bowl

Gabrielle Paganelli,Speducci Mercatto
Cured Meats

Antipasto:

Lorenzo Loseto, George Restaurant
Crocchette di mozzarella with arugula salad

Primo:

Elena Morelli and Eron Novalski, Aria, Noce
Risotto with wild mushrooms, sweet peas, stracciatella di burrata

Secondo:

Ted Corrado, The Drake
Slow-roasted Cumbrae’s lamb shoulder, wilted dandelion with peperoncini and white anchovy salsa

Dolce:

Giovanna Alonzi, Sud Forno, Terroni
Gelato and bomboline, nutella and cream