Sunday Family Dinner with Romain Avril

Sunday Family Dinner. It's more than just a meal; it's a ritual.

Picture this: a sprawling table crowded with dishes that tell stories of generations. The smell of rich, simmering sauces mingles with laughter and the clink of glasses. It's a time when everyone puts down their phones (or are at least told to), sets aside their worries, and comes together.

In most cultures, the essence of family dinner is the same. It's about connection. It's about tradition. It's about passing down recipes and stories, and for a few precious hours, forgetting the outside world. In France, it might be a rich, slow-simmered Boeuf Bourguignon, its aroma filling the room with warmth and comfort. Or Chicken Cordon Bleu, crisp and golden, hiding a melting heart of ham and cheese. Delicate tarts, silky soups, pillowy pomme purée — each dish a nod to heritage, technique, and the joy of sharing good food around the table.

And there, amid the food and chatter, lies the true heart of Sunday Family Dinner. It's in the shared experience, the comfort of familiar faces, and the joy of being together. It's messy, it's chaotic, it's absolutely beautiful and it’s an experience we want to share with you.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

• A family-style experience featuring 12 unique dishes (menu in photos), all served to share and pass around, just like at a family dinner.
• Two complimentary drinks per guest, with the option to purchase additional beverages. Non-alcoholic offerings provided by Clear Sips.

Info: Guests are welcomed and guided to our private Kitchen Studio on the second floor. Settle in, select your seat, and enjoy a welcome drink of your choice. Mingle with fellow guests and catch a glimpse of Chef Romain putting the finishing touches on the dishes in our open-concept kitchen before we gather at the table to enjoy the meal together.

Info: Romain will introduce each dish, sharing the inspiration and personal stories behind his menu crafted especially for this family-style gathering.

Info: Dinner is served! Eat, drink, chat, and savour the experience together.

Info: As dinner wraps up, we’ll have take-out containers ready for any leftovers—because is it really a Sunday Family Dinner if you don’t leave with something to enjoy later?

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Rily Kitchen, 26 Sousa Mendes Street, Toronto, Canada