Breaking Bread

Breaking Bread with Labora Chef and Owner Rob Bragagnolo

This week, join Michelle and Jasmine for a talk with Rob Bragagnolo, chef and owner of Toronto’s Labora Restaurant & Bar. Inspired by Chef Rob’s time in Mallorca, Spain, his restaurant offers simple and rustic Spanish cuisine. Rob talks about witnessing a revolution of cooking in Spain, and Michelle recalls the first time she met Rob, who made a lasting impact on her with the first bite of his food. Plus, hear how Rob prioritizes teaching the importance of food to his staff, guests and community. -- Stay up-to-date with Rob and his restaurant, Labora, below: Connect with Rob: @robbragagnolo [https://www.instagram.com/robbragagnolo/?hl=en] Labora is open for take-out and delivery: @laborarestaurant [https://www.instagram.com/laborarestaurant/?hl=en] Wanna hear more from your hosts? Follow us below! Michelle Jobin on Instagram: @michelle.jobin [https://www.instagram.com/michelle.jobin/?hl=en] Jasmine Baker on Instagram: @jasminebakerlife [https://www.instagram.com/jasminebakerlife/?hl=en]

Breaking Bread with Charlie's Burgers founder Franco Stalteri

This week, Michelle and Jasmine sit down with Franco Stalteri, founder of Toronto’s underground dining experience Charlie’s Burgers. Franco and Charlie's Burgers have collaborated with chefs recognized by The World's 50 Best Restaurants, the Michelin Guide and Relais & Châteaux in eight different countries around the world. Just seven years ago, Charlie's Burgers launched “The CB Wine Program,” sending beloved members different wines to try out every month. Hear how the popular program adapted to fill the need of wine lovers staying at home this summer due to the pandemic. Plus, listen as Franco tells the heartwarming story of how the restaurant industry is ultimately about one spectacular thing – people. -- Wanna hear more from your hosts? Follow us below! Michelle Jobin on Instagram: @michelle.jobin [https://www.instagram.com/michelle.jobin/] Jasmine Baker on Instagram: @jasminebakerlife [https://www.instagram.com/jasminebakerlife/] Find Franco, Charlie’s Burgers and new flavors for your next wine night: Instagram, Twitter and Facebook: @charliesburgers [https://www.instagram.com/charliesburgers/]

Breaking Bread with Top Chef Canada winner and Richmond Station owner Carl Heinrich

Michelle and Jasmine hang out with Carl Heinrich, winner of Food Network’s Top Chef Canada, Carl Heinrich. Carl is the executive chef and co-owner of Richmond Station, a neighbourhood restaurant in the heart of Toronto. Focusing on hospitality both inside and outside of Richmond Station, Carl and his team work with a talented team of passionate farmers and other members of the community to keep his restaurant busy. Find out more about how his team is now taking their learnings to a larger scale, hoping to expand environmental and community sustainment in the hospitality industry. Plus, hear why Carl lives by the principles of good food, family, and taking care of each other. -- Check out Chef Heinrich’s work: Richmond Station is open: @richmondstation [//instagram.com/richmondstation] The New Farm is here: @thenewfarm [//instagram.com/thenewfarm] Wanna hear more from your hosts? Follow us below! Michelle Jobin on Instagram: @michelle.jobin [https://www.instagram.com/michelle.jobin/?hl=en] Jasmine Baker on Instagram: @jasminebakerlife [https://www.instagram.com/jasminebakerlife/?hl=en]

Breaking Bread with Canada Thai Select Ambassador and Restaurateur Nuit Regular

Michelle and Jasmine chat with Nuit Regular, the first Thai Select Ambassador for Canada, in this week’s episode. Born in northern Thailand, Nuit started cooking at a young age. She moved to Canada in 2006 after meeting and marrying her husband Jeff, and has become a staple in Canadian Thai cuisine. But it wasn’t an easy process settling here, and Nuit discusses the road to becoming more than a chef, working her way to being a guest judge on Masterchef Canada and a current judge on Food Network Canada’s Wall of Chefs. Plus, hear about Nuit and Jeff’s steep uphill battle balancing life as restaurateurs and parents, and adjusting to living in Toronto with her family. -- Learn more about the executive chef and co-owner of PAI, Kiin, By Chef Nuit Pop-up, Sabai Sabai, and Sukho Thai: Nuit Regular on Instagram: @chefnuitregular [//instagram.com/chefnuitregular] PAI: https://www.instagram.com/paitoronto/ [https://www.instagram.com/paitoronto/] Kiin: https://www.instagram.com/kiintoronto/ [https://www.instagram.com/kiintoronto/] By Chef Nuit Pop-up: https://www.instagram.com/bychefnuit/ [https://www.instagram.com/bychefnuit/] Sabai Sabai: https://www.instagram.com/sabaisabaito/ [https://www.instagram.com/sabaisabaito/] Sukho Thai: https://www.instagram.com/sukhothaifood/ [https://www.instagram.com/sukhothaifood/] Wanna hear more from your hosts? Follow us below! Michelle Jobin on Instagram: @michelle.jobin [https://www.instagram.com/michelle.jobin/?hl=en] Jasmine Baker on Instagram: @jasminebakerlife [https://www.instagram.com/jasminebakerlife/?hl=en]

Breaking Bread with The Hunter Chef Michael Hunter

This week, Michelle and Jasmine sit down with the “The Hunter Chef” himself, Michael Hunter, and talk about his personal relationship with food, his connection to the wild and what it means to truly celebrate local. Hear about Michael’s first foray into the hunter-forager lifestyle and get to know what it was like getting kitchen experience in his early years, before heading off to the Humber College Apprenticeship Chef Program. Plus, hear about the challenges and triumphs of sourcing food for a restaurant locally. -- Learn more The Hunter Chef: Michael Hunter on Instagram: @thehunterchef [https://www.instagram.com/thehunterchef/?hl=en] Antler is open for curbside, dine-in or take out: antlerkitchenbar.com [http://www.antlerkitchenbar.com/] Wanna hear more from your hosts? Follow us below! Michelle Jobin on Instagram: @michelle.jobin [https://www.instagram.com/michelle.jobin/?hl=en] Jasmine Baker on Instagram: @jasminebakerlife [https://www.instagram.com/jasminebakerlife/?hl=en]