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REVIEWS & LISTINGS Café Boulud first opened in the Four Seasons Hotel in 2012
Celebrity chef Daniel Boulud back in Toronto Appoints new head chef to helm kitchen
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by Christine Hogg
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One of Toronto’s best French restaurants, Café Boulud, has appointed a new chef de cuisine, Colin Henderson. The announcement was made by Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, Café Boulud and champagne house Ruinart, while toasting a surprise visit by chef Daniel Boulud, who has been absent from Toronto since 2019 due to ongoing COVID-19 travel restrictions. With patio dining coming to an end as the cold weather creeps in, Café Boulud will now focus on creating a memorable indoor dining experience for its guests, under the expertise of chef Henderson. “We’re still very new in reopening Café Boulud here in Toronto, but of course we still have all of the classics, like the beautiful rotisserie chicken and rotisserie duck,” Boulud told Post City. “We also want to focus on the great seafood from the northeast, the great local meats available here and vegetables. That is how I enjoy cooking, with the complement of a garnish. We always want to make sure that the DNA of the dish is French, but the execution is local.” Chef Colin Henderson most recently held the position of sous chef, beginning his tenure with Four Seasons at the brand’s global
flagship property in August of 2018. He spent years carefully mastering the artful and rich dishes Café Boulud has become renowned for, which always honour French culinary tradition. “Chef Colin has been an integral part of the Café Boulud team for the past three years,” says Boulud. “I am very excited for our guests to experience his deep passion for seasonal dishes and fresh ingredients as he continues to lead our dynamic team.” “It is an honour to be recognized and appointed to this exciting position,” says Henderson. “I am grateful to assume the role of the many great chefs who I had the privilege of learning from. I look forward to guiding the menu and to leading this team that truly feels like a family.” D|Bar, located in the lower level of the café, is also preparing to launch a new menu this October, Boulud says. “We really want to do a combination of food that goes well with the offerings at the bar, more shareable foods,” Boulud says. “Once the terrace goes away and we resume only indoor dining, that will be the new lounge.” Café Boulud is currently open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.