Dates: July 19, 26, 31 & August 9, 16, 23

Chef Demos

Spend your Saturday mornings (and one Thursday) in the City Hall amphitheatre, where local chefs take centre stage. Watch step-by-step cooking demos from some of the city’s top restaurants, sample the finished creation for just $2, and bring home a recipe card so you can recreate it in your own kitchen.

What's cooking?

Where: City Hall ampitheatre - 1 Market St.

When: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM + Thursday, July 31 at 5:00 PM

Saturday, July 19 - 11AM to 12PM

Miss Bāo Restaurant + Cocktail Bar

  • Chef: Chef Lem
  • Dish: House Kimchi

Miss Bāo Restaurant + Cocktail Bar blends Asian fusion with local, sustainable ingredients in a vibrant, zero-waste space. Known for its creative share plates and modern take on dim sum, it’s a destination for bold flavours and thoughtful dining.

Saturday, July 26 - 11AM to 12PM

Mayla Concept

  • Chef: Chef Hediye
  • Dish: TBD

Bar Mayla is an upbeat bar lounge known for vibrant brunches, flavourful tapas, creative cocktails, and a curated selection of wine and craft beer. Exploring themes of Earth, Fire, and Water, sous chef Hediye Cifci creates seasonal menus inspired by world cuisines and rooted in local ingredients.

Thursday, July 31 - 5PM to 6PM

Black Dog Tavern

  • Chef: Chef Dave
  • Dish: TBD

Black Dog Tavern brings a fresh take on French dining with thoughtfully sourced food and wine served in a charming brick-lined space with a sunny patio. A downtown Kingston staple for over 20 years, it blends classic brasserie flavours with warm hospitality and timeless style.

Saturday, August 9 - 11AM to 12PM

Tango Nuevo

  • Chef: Chef Ravinder
  • Dish: TBD

Tango Nuevo is a cosmopolitan tapas and wine bar where old-world charm meets bold, modern flavours. With locally sourced ingredients and globally inspired small plates, it offers a rich fusion dining experience in a warm, inviting space.

Saturday, August 16 - 11AM to 12PM

AquaTerra

  • Chef: Chef Rahul
  • Dish: TBD

AquaTerra pairs elegant New Canadian cuisine with stunning waterfront views in a relaxed, refined setting. The menu showcases fresh, locally sourced ingredients and globally inspired flavours, all matched with an impressive wine list featuring local, regional, and international selections.

Saturday, August 23 - 11AM to 12PM

Olivea/Bobby Pecorino's

  • Chef: Chef Stev
  • Dish: TBD

Olivea serves up refined Italian cuisine in the heart of downtown Kingston, blending tradition with modern flair. Known for fresh house-made pasta, rich ragùs, and generous antipasti, this family-run spot brings bold flavours and warm hospitality to every plate.

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