Roots & Vine

To celebrate the harvest season, Nyarai Cellars (@nyaricellarswine) and culinary artist Chef Noel Cunningham (@iamchefnoel) come together to present Roots & Vines: An Elevated Jamaican Harvest Dinner, October 16, 2026, at Rily Kitchen (@rilykitchen).

Join us for an evening exploring the flavours of Jamaican cuisine, reimagined through a contemporary lens while remaining rooted in tradition. Each course celebrates the food, stories, and memories of home, paired with thoughtfully crafted wines from Niagara.

Out of Many, One People. Come break bread with us.

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Welcome
Jamaican Codfish Cake: Salt Cod • Potato • Fresh Herbs • Scotch Bonnet Aioli

Curried Goat Arancini: Jamaican Curry • Coconut rice • Scotch Bonnet Aioli

Nyarai Cellars Origin Wine Spritzer

At the Table
Jamaican Harvest Cassava Chips: Pimento • Scotch Bonnet • Dehydrated Lime • Sea Salt

First Course
Brown Butter Seared Scallop: Smoky Corn Purée • Charred Corn Salad • Pickled Scotch Bonnet • Herb Oil

2025 Pinot Gris

Main Course
Jamaican Braised Oxtail: Potato Terrine • Butter Bean Purée • Heirloom Carrot • Red Wine Jus

The Longing — Cabernet Franc

Dessert

Spiced Plantain Cake: Toasted Coconut Ice Cream • Rum Caramel

Folklore—Sparkling Wine

Info: Guests are invited to arrive, settle in, and enjoy welcome appetizers and drinks. Take this time to connect, sip on a pre-dinner beverage, and prepare for an extraordinary evening.

Info: Dinner will start promptly at 6:30 PM. Join us for a thoughtfully curated dining experience led by Chef Noel Cunningham. Each course will be paired with exceptional wines from Nyarai Cellars to enhance the journey through culinary traditions.

Info: As dinner comes to an end, guests are encouraged to relax, chat, and mingle. Share your thoughts on the evening and connect with fellow attendees.

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Rily Kitchen, 26 Sousa Mendes Street, Toronto, Canada

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