Tom Brodi wants his patrons to take part in the creation of their dinner.
Toca, by Tom Brodi, opens in January 2011, nearly 8,000 square feet of cellar, kitchen and dining space on the first floor of Toronto’s new Ritz-Carlton.
Brodi, former chef de cuisine at the Canoe Restaurant, wanted a customer-friendly design for his newest eatery, which includes a private section open to the kitchen so patrons can interact with Brodi and his team as they work their culinary magic.
The restaurant also features a walk-in cellar, where customers can hand-pick their accompanying wine (mostly Canadian), and a glassed-in “cheese cave”.
Brodi sums up Toca’s menu as “Canadiana”, which, to him, means focusing on classic northern dishes like souffles and fish, using local, naturally raised ingredients.
Toca is located in the Ritz-Carlton, 181 Wellington St.W.
