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DIVINE Dines at the Opening of Boukan

  • September 19, 2022
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  • Jill Schneiderman
Boukan: Outside of restaurant with the three partners
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One of Toronto’s most beloved restaurants, Boukan, recently hosted it’s grand re-opening. The Haitian/French Creole restaurant merged their menu with Edible Bliss 11 to create a one-of-a-kind dining experience on the Danforth.  Boukan head chef and co-owner, Amir Senat and co-owner Ricardo, as well as Edible Bliss 11 owner, Chef Amanda Hamer are serving up a Haitian-Caribbean fusion menu in a art-filled 85-seat restaurant.

Boukan: Three Owners in front of fireplace
Amir Senat (co-owner and Head Chef), Amanda Hamer (founder of Edible Bliss 11), Ricardo Province (co-owner) Photo: Boukan

“Despite opening only a few months prior to the pandemic, we have been able to build a loyal community and significantly grow our business,” says Boukan head chef and co-owner, Amir Senat. “This is a monumental moment for the whole team and we’re thrilled to be collaborating with Chef Amanda.”

Boukan: Various Menu Items
Photo: Boukan

Notable additions to the menu include spicy mango phyllo bites, chictay plantain bowls, and Caribbean fusion chicken and waffles. 

Boukan Re-Opening

Boukan: LA Wade Speaking with local artist
Photo: Jill Schneiderman

The restaurant’s grand re-opening event was hosted by filmmaker, story curator and relational-wellness expert, L.A. Reid. Reid explained the importance of art and black artists to Boukan and introduced the audience to local artists Shane Stephens and Ren Thomas. Both created art pieces that evening that will adorn the walls of the restaurant.

L..A. Wade, Tosin Ajogbeje, Celina R. Caesar-Chavannes & Natalie Preddie
Photo: Jill Schneiderman

High profile guests included former MP and author of Can You Hear Me Now? Celina R. Caesar-Chavannes and travel writer Natalie Preddie. On the event menu were tasty bites including jerk chicken caesar salad sandwiches, spicy mango phyllo bites and brown butter Hennessey chicken.

Boukan: Jerk Chicken
Photo: Jill Schneiderman

Guests could try the passed hors d’oeuvres or request a box with a sampling of what’s on the menu.

Boukan: Boxed Menu Items
Photo: Jill Schneiderman

If you are visiting the Toronto area and are looking for something that isn’t a typical touristy restaurant or if you live in the GTA and are craving some authentic Caribbean cuisine, check out Boukan.

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Jill Schneiderman

Jill Schneiderman is a publicist and editorial director/partner at DIVINE.ca, where she blends her extensive experience in media with her passion for storytelling. An award-winning marketing professional, Jill has dedicated her career to crafting compelling stories and campaigns in the media landscape for both blue chip clients and the stable of lifestyle experts that she now works with.

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