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Chris Locke, Executive Chef de Cuisine and Vedhas Deshmukh, Executive Sous Chef

Marben and The Cloak Bar add two new chefs to the family
 
Toronto dining institution launched new menu Summer 2017
 

  Celebrating 10 years in the industry, Marben (488 Wellington St. W.) is looking to the future, Chris Locke, Executive Chef de Cuisine and Vedhas Deshmukh, Executive Sous Chefadding two new members to its culinary family. Chris Locke joins the team as Executive Chef de Cuisine of Marben and The Cloak Bar, along with Vedhas Deshmukh as Executive Sous Chef. Utilizing the combined industry expertise of these two talented chefs, Marben has introduced a new menu, now available to the public.
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Locke joins Marben from Los Colibris/El Caballito, where he served as Chef de Cuisine for almost two years. As a self-taught chef, Locke developed his palate and flavours working around the world including a stint in the French Alps, fine dining restaurants in Australia and at one of the best hotels in the North East of England.
 
Deshmukh brings an East Coast warmth to the kitchen, after working at restaurants in Halifax for the past three years, offering the perfect complement to the genuine hospitality Marben offers. Most recently he was Junior Manager at The Carbon Bar in Toronto.
 
"Chris and Vedhas bring an impressive amount of experience and a genuine sense of hospitality to the kitchen at Marben and The Cloak Bar," says Simon Benstead, owner and proprietor of Marben and The Cloak Bar. "Classics like John's Burger will remain but we look forward to introducing all new menus, staying true to our ethos of offering fresh, locally sourced, ingredient-driven dishes in a beautifully curated space.”
 
Marben’s newly launched menu features innovative takes on classic dishes rooted in tradition, always with a focus on taste and quality. Small plates include Gin and Tonic Ontario Trout ($14) with lemon crème fraîche, borage and compressed cucumber; Heritage Pig Croquette ($13) with tarragon aioli, rhubarb chutney, Dillon’s Absinthe and fennel & celeriac slaw; and the Ploughman’s Board ($18) featuring pasture raised hen’s yolk, shallot, cornichons, parsley, mustard, Maldon and Russet crisps.
 
Large plates champion locally-inspired dining, with featured favourites including Mary’s Garden Salad ($21) with Cookstown greens, asparagus, peas, fava beans, pasture raised egg, fresh herbs and English salad cream; Lamb Duo ($32) with belly and loin, honey crème fraîche, heirloom carrot, shimeji, lamb jus, kohlrabi and lovage; and Penokean Hill Farms Petite Tender ($29) with Ontario heirloom carrots, rapini, red beet, thrice cooked potatoes, shallot confit and beef jus.
 
Marben is open daily for dinner and offers brunch Friday through Sunday. For hours of operation or to make a reservation, please visit MarbenRestaurant.com or call 416.979.1900.
 
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 Marben
Opened in 2007 by Simon Benstead, Marben is one of Toronto’s top hospitality driven restaurant and bars, located at 488 Wellington St. W. A Canadian Gastro-Pub, Marben offers hospitable atmosphere and service, bespoke cocktails, locally sourced ingredient-driven food offerings and stylish interior design. marbenrestaurant.com
 
The Cloak Bar
Opened in 2016, the underground cocktail bar on the lower level of Marben has become a Toronto hotspot. With its nondescript signage and laid back vibe, The Cloak Bar serves crafted cocktails and a snack bar menu in a room designed to evoke feelings of nostalgia and timeless comfort. On any given night, the bar plays host to a mixed crowd who stumble upon its neon sign. www.thecloakbar.com/

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 Jimmy the Greek celebrates more than
30 years of success
 Beloved Canadian brand announces exciting
contest to mark milestone

Jimmy the Greek
More than 30 years ago, founder Jimmy Antonopoulos, came up with that concept, but it’s the dedicated franchisees who have made Jimmy the Greek the nationwide success it is today. By following Jimmy’s proven recipes, they’ve helped to grow Jimmy the Greek from a single restaurant in downtown Toronto into a thriving enterprise with over 50 locations across Canada and a loyal customer base. A simple recipe. Fast food. Made fresh and delicious. Delivered with a touch of Greek hospitality.
 
                 www.jimmythegreek.com
Contest Website:    www.jimmythegreek.com/contest

Facebook:                  Jimmy The Greek
         #JimmyTheGreek30

Jimmy Antonopoulos, Founder of Jimmy the Greek Photo Courtesy of Jimmy the Greek

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