A while back, we were asked by our friends Johanna and Zach at Dundas West gallery The DepARTment to participate in an incredibly cool exhibition which is launching in September.

Here's the lowdown from the DepARTment's site:

In 1973, living in Canada but originally from Holland, Toni (then forty-six) and Ria Harting (then thirty), planned a three-week trip to renew an acquaintance with fabled french cuisine in the country itself.

With the assistance of the authoritative Guide Michelin Rouge, the couple made a list of ten fabulous three-star restaurants in the eastern half of the country.

Having no intention of spending precious money on hotels and accommodation, they rented a Volkswagen camper with enough room to sleep. 

These stars shine to this day, preserved in photographs and collected memorabilia to be shown to the public for the first time.

Thirty In Twenty is an art, food and wine exhibit celebrating the thirty stars of dining ecstasy enjoyed by the Hartings during their twenty day dining extravaganza.

This unique exhibition combines fantastic vintage photographs from the Harting's trip, paired with food and wine presented by some of Canada’s most celebrated chefs.

The media launch happens this evening, and Eric Walker, Pantry's seemingly inexhaustible chef, with a major assist from sous-chef Robert Heidenreich, put together some tasty little canapés in honour of the event.

And yes, there's still availability for the ticketed events over the next month. Check The DepARTment website for details. 

Santé!

PS: Here's a sneak preview of the food we're bringing, more pics to follow...
 Frog leg tartlet