Toronto | Nov 3rd at Lucie
Gratuity, a complimentary glass of welcome bubbly and all wine pairings are included in your ticket. Please contact DINR & Somm if you wish to attend the dinner but not have wine pairings.
Address: 100 Yonge Street, Toronto
Timing: Please arrive at 6pm
The Bar at Lucie
Introducing a unique dining experience from Chef Arnaud Bloquel at Lucie’s fabulous Bar! Join us at The Bar at Lucie for the unforgettable unveiling of a new tasting menu series exclusively available to diners at The Bar. Indulge in a stunningly presented gastronomic journey with a 5-course tasting menu that promises to delight your senses.
The Menu | Foraging, Fishing & Game
Les Cèpes | Porcini mushroom velouté
La Truite | Poached Ontario trout
Le Pigeon | Squab en “croûte” cocoa and black truffle
Le Cerf | Roasted venison
L’Orange | Vanilla rice pudding, orange sorbet
Le Marron Glacé | Glazed chestnuts, Armagnac and chestnut mousse Clementine sorbet
All Wine Pairings
For Lucie’s 1st thematic tasting menu, the culinary team has brought together the flavors of the wilderness. Savor dishes inspired by our Canadian Wilderness, from foraged mushrooms to the freshest catches of Ontario lakes and rivers and succulent game meats.
To enhance your dining journey, Sommelier Brice McCooeye, has meticulously selected the perfect wine pairings. Elevate your taste buds with thoughtfully chosen wines that complement each course.
About Chef Arnauld Bloquel
Chef Arnaud Bloquel passionately embraces a dual culture. Born in Agen, in the South of France, he grew up in the Caribbean, following his family where his father is a pineapple and melon farmer. This young thirty-something spent his childhood between Réunion, Martinique, the Dominican Republic, and Guadeloupe. These years shaped him into a person with an open mind, curious about life and tastes. It was truly his two grandmothers, one from the Normandie region in France and the other Italian, who opened his eyes to the love of family cuisine. They taught him about sharing and family exchanges.
At the age of 16, he enrolled in the newly opened hotel school in Guadeloupe. Passionate about exploring this profession, he decided to go to mainland France and completed internships with Pascal Borrell, then at the Hôtel du Palais in Biarritz, and the restaurant La Chèvre d’Or. He honed his culinary skills under the guidance of these great chefs and decided to make it his career. A man of challenges, Arnaud decided to specialize in pastry in Gordes. As a young graduate, he moved to Paris and worked in the kitchens of Chef Christian Constant’s Violon d’Ingres and Cocottes for several years, then joined Chef Joël Robuchon at L’Atelier. Finally, he spent a few years in pastry at the 15th arrondissement with Chef Cyril Lignac.
Looking for a true challenge, he moved back to Guadeloupe and opened his restaurant, l’Orchidea, in 2015 and obtained the title of Best Master Restaurateur in France in 2018. From there, everything took off, and his restaurant was voted the best in the Caribbean by the Gault et Millau guide, with a score of 15/20 and 3 “Toques”. In 2022, he decided to participate in the “Meilleur Ouvrier de France” competition and made it all the way to the semi-finals with an impressive performance. Today, he is focused on turning his experiences into a unique and emotionally fulfilling journey in Toronto, where he will lead the Culinary Team behind Lucie, a new elevated French restaurant located in the heart of the city.
DETAILS:
Style: Dining at the bar, alongside Lucie’s exceptional Chef and Sommelier team
Wine Pairings & Gratuity: Both are included in your ticket. Simply come and enjoy.
Dietaries: Please communicate any dietary restrictions at least 72 hours in advance.
OTHER INFO:
Refunds: Tickets are non-refundable, but they are transferable with written notice.
Age: This is a 19+ event
Questions? Email us at community@somm.io
Responsible Gatherings: Please consider a ride-share such as Uber or Lyft on the evening of the event
