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Daniel Hadida and Eric Robertson – Restaurant Pearl Morissette, Canada’s Best Restaurant and the Power of Unconventional Thinking
In this episode of Tasting Notes Toronto, I interview Daniel Hadida and Eric Robertson, co-owners of the acclaimed Restaurant Pearl Morissette. They discuss their journeys into hospitality, the inspirations behind their cooking, and the philosophy guiding their restaurant. Daniel and Eric detail how their unique experiences working in various esteemed restaurants in Europe influenced their approach to sourcing and utilizing local ingredients in Canada. They highlight the challenges and rewards of running a farm-to-table restaurant, the impact of receiving Michelin stars, and their commitment to creating a positive work culture. The episode also touches on their future projects, including ongoing culinary innovations and a forthcoming cookbook. This episode is a deep dive into what it takes to operate at the highest level in the culinary world.
Daniel Hadida and Eric Robertson – Restaurant Pearl Morissette, Canada’s Best Restaurant and the Power of Unconventional Thinking
00:00 Introduction to Tasting Notes Toronto
01:42 Meet the Chefs: Daniel Hadida and Eric Robertson
01:58 Daniel's Culinary Journey
03:14 Eric's Culinary Journey
06:06 Influential Chefs and Cookbooks
09:41 European Culinary Adventures
16:05 Farm Experiences and Their Impact
21:41 Founding Restaurant Pearl Morissette
25:05 Challenges and Innovations in Hospitality
34:52 Commitment to Local Ingredients
35:58 Local Sourcing and Initial Challenges
36:59 Building Relationships with Farmers
38:20 Exciting New Ingredients
41:36 Creating a Positive Kitchen Culture
48:02 The Impact of Michelin Recognition
57:40 Future Plans and Excitement
Books Referenced:
Kitchen Confidential - Anthony Bourdain
The French Laundry Cookbook - Thomas Keller
A Day at elBulli -Ferran Adrià
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By Alex Abbott BoydIn this episode of Tasting Notes Toronto, I interview Daniel Hadida and Eric Robertson, co-owners of the acclaimed Restaurant Pearl Morissette. They discuss their journeys into hospitality, the inspirations behind their cooking, and the philosophy guiding their restaurant. Daniel and Eric detail how their unique experiences working in various esteemed restaurants in Europe influenced their approach to sourcing and utilizing local ingredients in Canada. They highlight the challenges and rewards of running a farm-to-table restaurant, the impact of receiving Michelin stars, and their commitment to creating a positive work culture. The episode also touches on their future projects, including ongoing culinary innovations and a forthcoming cookbook. This episode is a deep dive into what it takes to operate at the highest level in the culinary world.
Daniel Hadida and Eric Robertson – Restaurant Pearl Morissette, Canada’s Best Restaurant and the Power of Unconventional Thinking
00:00 Introduction to Tasting Notes Toronto
01:42 Meet the Chefs: Daniel Hadida and Eric Robertson
01:58 Daniel's Culinary Journey
03:14 Eric's Culinary Journey
06:06 Influential Chefs and Cookbooks
09:41 European Culinary Adventures
16:05 Farm Experiences and Their Impact
21:41 Founding Restaurant Pearl Morissette
25:05 Challenges and Innovations in Hospitality
34:52 Commitment to Local Ingredients
35:58 Local Sourcing and Initial Challenges
36:59 Building Relationships with Farmers
38:20 Exciting New Ingredients
41:36 Creating a Positive Kitchen Culture
48:02 The Impact of Michelin Recognition
57:40 Future Plans and Excitement
Books Referenced:
Kitchen Confidential - Anthony Bourdain
The French Laundry Cookbook - Thomas Keller
A Day at elBulli -Ferran Adrià
🙌 Enjoyed the episode?
Follow, rate, and review Tasting Notes Toronto on your favorite podcast platform — it really helps others discover the show. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.
Champagne: Cork Pop and Pour by ultradust -- https://freesound.org/s/166923/ -- License: Attribution 4.0