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Exciting changes coming to the NAC restaurant
May 7, 2019The National Arts Centre recently underwent a dramatic renewal, just in time for this year’s 50th anniversary. This includes stunning new public spaces, upgraded performance venues such as a beautiful orchestra shell, and the creation of the first Indigenous Theatre Department in the world.…
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New name for le café
April 12, 2019Later this year, the NAC will retire le café, the name of its restaurant since the 1970s. le café rose to national culinary fame under legendary chef Kurt Waldele, a pioneer in the movement to use local ingredients. le café was among the first to embrace the diverse flavours of Canadian…
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The Evolution of the Brunch
April 4, 2018In a classic TV episode of The Simpsons, Marge's friend invites her to brunch. “What is that?” she asks. He responds: “It’s not quite breakfast, not quite lunch, but you get a slice of cantaloupe at the end.” Brunch is not what it used to be. Discerning brunchers are increasingly avoiding…
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White Bean Cassoulet with Canadian Scallops
February 6, 2018NAC Executive Chef Kenton Leier shares a favourite recipe from the National Arts Centre's le café restaurant. White Bean Cassoulet with Canadian Scallops Ingredients 4 large Canadian scallops (category U10) 1 small chorizo sausage (optional) 1/4 cup French shallots 1/4 cup sweet…