Each year, we work with the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation to create an auction package on behalf of the Italian Centre Shop Calgary to donate to the Building Hope for Kids Gala. The moment we found out the event’s theme was Mexico we immediately invited Top Chef Canada S4 winner Rene Rodriguez to prepare a feast. Without hesitation, he accepted. Chef Rene enlisted help from Chef Rogelio Herrera from ALLOY and it was a match made in heaven. 20 guests enjoyed an authentic Mexican dinner, raising $8,000 for sick kids.
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POBLANO PEPPER BISQUE
Celery root pickle, fresh coriander and shaved manchego
RED ENDIVE SALAD
arugula, coppa ham, pickled red onion, pistachios and ruby red grapefruit
SEA SCALLOP CEVICHE
sea urchin, serrano chile, lime, passion fruit, frozen foie gras snow
VEAL SWEETBREADS CONFIT
tamarind glaze, warm quinoa salad, aerated goat cheese and fried sunchokes
DARK CHOCOLATE FONDANT
vanilla bean lime curd, raspberries and fried mexican churros