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Meaningful Meals: Meet 4 of the Chefs Who Inspire
Food News
Meaningful Meals: Meet 4 of the Chefs Who Inspire
In a world where food brings people together, some chefs are taking it a step further by using their culinary gifts to ignite positive change.
On April 24th, join us at the JLT Chef's Showcase, where a group of talented chefs will not only dazzle your taste buds but also share their passion for making a difference.
Funds raised will assist in the League’s community work that focuses on youth and self-esteem, including advocacy and education in combatting Human Sex Trafficking; youth programming on CAMH’s Early Psychosis Wing; as well as our partnership with the George Brown Foundation’s ACET Program and the Junior League of Toronto Culinary Scholarship.
Meet 4 of the Chefs
These culinary stars are serving up more than just delicious dishes - they're creating hope, compassion and a brighter future, one plate at a time.
✴️ Chef Nick Liu (@NickLiuToronto)
Chef Nick Liu
◼️ Follow on Instagram ➦ @ninjachef | Facebook ➦ NinjaChefNick
- One of Canada’s IRON CHEFS! 🏆
- Executive Chef & Co-owner of DaiLo, a critically acclaimed restaurant blending modern Asian flavours with bold creativity.
- Known for redefining New Asian cuisine, Chef Liu’s dishes are as stunning as they are delicious.
✴️ Chef Nuit Regular (@NuitRegular)
Chef Nuit Regular
◼️ Follow on Instagram ➦ @chefnuitregular | Facebook ➦ Chef Nuit Regular
- Toronto’s Queen of Thai Cuisine 👑
- The powerhouse behind Pai Northern Thai Kitchen, Sabai Sabai, and Kiin, she has transformed the city’s Thai food scene with her authentic, vibrant flavours.
- A favourite among food lovers & celebrities, her restaurants are some of the hottest dining spots in the country!
✴️ Chef Dufflet Rosenberg (@duffletpastries)
Dufflet Rosenberg
◼️ Follow on Instagram ➦ @duffletpastries | Facebook ➦ Dufflet Pastries
- Toronto’s Queen of Cake! 🎂🍰
- Founder of Dufflet Pastries, the award-winning bakery that revolutionized handcrafted desserts in Canada.
- Known for using all-natural ingredients to create some of the most iconic cakes, tarts, and pastries the city has ever tasted!
- Her baked goods have been a staple in Toronto’s top restaurants and cafés for decades—and now you can experience them at the Chef’s Showcase!
✴️ Chef Donna Dooher (@MildredsTempleKitchen)
Chef Donna Dooher
◼️ Follow on Instagram ➦ @MildredsTempleKitchen | Facebook ➦ChefDonnaDooher
- The visionary behind Mildred’s Temple Kitchen, a beloved Toronto institution known for its unforgettable brunches and elevated comfort food. 🥞🍳
- With a career spanning over 40 years, Donna has been a pioneer in Canada’s farm-to-table movement and an advocate for sustainable, seasonal dining.
- A cookbook author, TV host, and hospitality leader, she’s dedicated to mentoring the next generation of chefs and shaping Toronto’s food scene.
✨ Join these culinary powerhouses at the Chef’s Showcase on April 24! 🍷🍽️ To purchase tickets to the Junior League of Toronto’s 5th Annual Chef’s Showcase, click HERE.
Located at the CENTRE FOR HOSPITALITY AND CULINARY ARTS, GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE | 300 ADELAIDE STREET EAST, TORONTO, ON | Date: APRIL 24, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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