About this Event
Bellis is built around itameshi—the intersection of Italian and Japanese culinary traditions. For this special dinner, the kitchen brings those two worlds together through a four-course menu combining familiar Italian techniques and dishes with Japanese ingredients, flavours and unexpected twists.
Alongside the menu, guests will enjoy custom Japanese-inspired cocktails created to complement each course and continue the cross-cultural experience from plate to glass.
Expect a relaxed, lively evening filled with inventive food, thoughtful cocktails and a fresh take on two distinct culinary traditions.
The Menu
Course One — Tomato Two Ways
Ginger Ponzu Tomato Bruschetta
Sourdough, ginger ponzu-marinated tomato, shiso and yuzu ricotta
Tomato Consommé
Tomato broth, kombu kelp, salt, pepper and aosa nori
Cocktail: Caprese Fizz
Suntory Roku Gin, tomato, basil, lime, whey and soda
Course Two
A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Carpaccio
A5 Miyazaki Wagyu, tomato-soy honey balsamic reduction, shiso, basil, Grana Padano and pickled cherry tomatoes
Cocktail: Suntory Espresso Martini
Suntory Toki Whisky, Kahlúa, simple syrup and espresso
Course Three
Bellis Rigatoni
Rigatoni, hatcho miso rosé sauce, shiso and chili oil
Cocktail: Tomato Manhattan
Suntory Toki Whisky, tomato shrub, Cocchi Torino Sweet Vermouth and shiso bitters
Course Four
Tomato Yuzu Sorbet
Tomato juice, yuzu, olive oil and Maldon salt
Cocktail: Tomato Spritz
Cocchi Americano, Tio Pepe, St Germain, Acid Adjusted Tomato Cordial, CO2
What’s Included
• Four-course Italian-Japanese tasting menu
• Custom Japanese-inspired cocktail pairings
• A one-night dining experience exploring the flavours of itameshi
Come hungry and see what happens when Italian comfort and Japanese flavour share the same table.
Event venue & nearby stays
Bellis Café & Bar, 561 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
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