February 2012
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Be my Valentine?
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching! This year, instead of toiling in your kitchen to put together the perfect soufflé, let us take care of the cooking for you… We won’t tell if you don’t.
2012 Valentine’s Day Menu
Spinach Salad with Maple Roasted Beets, Orange and Goat Cheese with a maple vinaigrette
Braised Short Ribs au jus Haricot Vert and Baby Mushrooms...
August 2011
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A Celebration of Life, Jack Layton’s State Funeral...
Roy Thomson Hall, Saturday, August 27, 2011
“It looked like Hallowe’en in there!” chuckled a guest in full stage whisper as she exited the funeral service for Jack Layton into the North Lobby of Roy Thomson Hall. The service had just ended and I looked at her to see her expression as the tone was light and, well, giddy. She was already busy popping a mini Beef Wellington into her mouth as...
June 2011
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From the desk of...
Our VP Russell Day writes about his BoxedToronto experience.
Thinking inside the box
I was invited to dinner this Wednesday by my boss, Daniel Megly, co-founder of Daniel et Daniel Event Creation & Catering. He had been invited to dinner at “Boxed Toronto” and had an extra seat. Not one to look a gift horse in the mouth, of course I said yes—people don’t typically invite the owners...
March 2011
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2011 STAR Awards
In the summer of 2010 we were approached by POP Kollaborative to cater an office opening party for Corus Entertainment. Initial planning was very hush-hush as the event was to be new and fabulous. Our menu had to reflect a “MINDJAM” theme; something spontaneous, unexpected and most of all spectacular. It soon became clear that this was a unique opportunity. As our VP Russell Day...
November 2010
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An Evening with Gordon
Last week, Daniel et Daniel had the pleasure of providing catering for Mount Sinai Hospital’s inaugural Chef’s Challenge for a Cure, hosted by famed Chef Gordon Ramsay. The event, which took place at The Carlu, saw five of Canada’s top celebrity chefs leading teams of non-chefs in an on-stage cook-off to raise funds for breast and ovarian cancer research. Meanwhile, D&D...
October 2010
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Venue Profile: Toronto Centre for the Arts
Want to add some drama to your next event? In this venue profile, we’re taking a look at the Toronto Centre for the Arts. Opened in 1993, this venue is home to some of Toronto’s finest theatrical and orchestral performances, and could be the locale of your next big bash! With three theatres and a shared grand lobby, the Centre provides four spaces that are as distinct as the...
August 2010
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Wasabi Pea Pancake with Crab Salad
Looking for the perfect hors d’oeuvre to wow guests at your next dinner party? With this recipe designed by our own Chef Karen O’Connor, we’ve got you covered!
Pancake:
1 cup Peas 1/2 cup Flour 1/4 tsp Baking Powder 2 tsp Butter, melted 2 tsp Wasabi Paste 1/4 cup Milk 1 tsp Salt 1 Egg 1/2 tsp Pepper
Put peas in food processor until they are mashed but not completely...
July 2010
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CaterArts 2010 Conference
Calling all catering chefs and event professionals! In just a few weeks, D&D’s chef Karen O’Connor will be headed off to Louisville, Kentucky as an attendee and guest speaker at the International Caterers Association’s CaterArts conference. In addition to Karen’s “French and Far Eastern” fusion lunch presentation, other topics of interest will include...
Venue Profile: Steam Whistle Brewing
While this iconic Toronto company and their transformation of the John Street Roundhouse into a sleek modern brewery needs little introduction, Steam Whistle Brewing’s presence as a gorgeous private events space in the heart of downtown Toronto is the focus of this entry as we continue our look at some of the city’s finest venues.
When three friends and former employees of the Upper...
June 2010
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A Conversation With Russell Day
Daniel et Daniel would not exist without the many talented and creative personalities that make up our company. From our offices to the kitchen, these hardworking individuals devote themselves each day to creating and delivering the best events and food in the city. In an effort to introduce you to some of the many diverse members of the D&D team, I will be presenting a series of interviews...
May 2010
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Seasonal Spotlight: New Veggie Entrées
With Daniel et Daniel, vegetarians have never been considered second-class party guests. We take pride in the fact that our vegetarian selections are as lovingly prepared and delicious as the rest of our creations. When it comes to showcasing local seasonal ingredients in our menu, there is no better place than a vegetarian dish where they take centre stage.
Here are a few of our latest seasonal...
Venue Profile: The Carlu
While a mouth-watering menu and stellar service are important elements of any successful event, just as critical in setting the right mood is selection of the perfect venue. In this update, I’ll kick off an ongoing series of profiles on Daniel et Daniel’s favourite and most oft-used Toronto venues with a closer look at The Carlu.
Designed in 1930 by French architect Jacques Carlu, this historic...
Not all Chardonnays are created equal.
Mixing things up this week, we bring you an entry by one of our Event Planners, Margaret Millar.
Photo credit: Spamily
Being a Preferred Caterer at so many of the city’s amazing venues makes us a lucky bunch. MaRS Discovery District has always been a big supporter of local and the environmentally aware. MaRS, along with Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery, recently invited all...
April 2010
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What happens in Vegas...
In continuing with an annual tradition, Daniel et Daniel recently sent top staff from all departments to last month’s CaterSource 2010 Conference and Tradeshow in Las Vegas. Attended by thousands of catering professionals from around the world, the conference gives those present the opportunity to refine their business skills and acquaint themselves with emerging trends in the international...
A new era commences...
Can you believe it? Daniel et Daniel Catering has started blogging!
For those unfamiliar, our company is a bustling Toronto-based catering and event planning business. Founded by Daniel Megly and Daniel Clairet, corporate and culinary talents respectively, their partnership has endured an exciting and fascinating 30-year history. The two Frenchmen, both hailing from Paris, felt an undeniable...