{"id":1610360,"date":"2022-09-19T00:52:57","date_gmt":"2022-09-19T04:52:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/?p=1610360"},"modified":"2022-09-19T01:16:26","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T05:16:26","slug":"divine-dines-at-the-opening-of-boukan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/divine-dines-at-the-opening-of-boukan\/","title":{"rendered":"DIVINE Dines at the Opening of Boukan"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of Toronto’s most beloved restaurants, Boukan<\/a>, 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.<\/p>\n

\"Boukan:
Amir Senat (co-owner and Head Chef), Amanda Hamer (founder of Edible Bliss 11), Ricardo Province (co-owner) Photo: Boukan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cDespite opening only a few months prior to the pandemic, we have been able to build a loyal community and significantly grow our business,\u201d says Boukan head chef and co-owner, Amir Senat. \u201cThis is a monumental moment for the whole team and we\u2019re thrilled to be collaborating with Chef Amanda.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Boukan:
Photo: Boukan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Notable additions to the menu include spicy mango phyllo bites, chictay plantain<\/a> bowls, and Caribbean fusion chicken and waffles. <\/p>\n

Boukan Re-Opening<\/h2>\n
\"Boukan:
Photo: Jill Schneiderman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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

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L..A. Wade, Tosin Ajogbeje, Celina R. Caesar-Chavannes & Natalie Preddie
Photo: Jill Schneiderman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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

\"Boukan:
Photo: Jill Schneiderman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Guests could try the passed hors d’oeuvres or request a box with a sampling of what’s on the menu.<\/p>\n

\"Boukan:
Photo: Jill Schneiderman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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