Please join Ben McNally Books and Penguin Canada for the inaugural event of the new series at the beautiful Market Kitchen in the St. Lawrence Market.

The entertaining and talented Matt Basile will be demonstrating some recipes from his newest book Brunch Life, and providing samples of his delicious creations.

Books will be available for sale at the end of the event, or can be reserved beforehand with a Book + Ticket order, which offers a discount on the price of admission.

When:

Monday September 17, 6 – 9pm

Doors at 6, event starts at 6:30

Where:

The Market Kitchen

92-95 Front Street East

Mezzanine Level

Cost:

General Admission $25

Discount Admission and Book $45

You can purchase your ticket through Eventbrite.

Matt Basile is the creator of the Toronto-based Fidel Gastro’s street food company. Together, he and his partner, Kyla Zanaradi, operate the award-winning Fidel Gastro food truck and run their flagship restaurant, Lisa Marie, which has been voted a Top 10 Brunch Spot in Canada by OpenTable. Matt was the host of the reality TV show Rebel Without a Kitchen, which now airs on Netflix across North America. He is also the author of Street Food Diaries, which was published in 2014.

For lazy days off or mid-week cravings, Brunch Life brings that bigger-than-brunch restaurant experience home with mouth-watering recipes that will ensure every day gets off to a great start.

Leisurely weekend brunches have become the most anticipated meal of the week, and no two people know that better than Matt Basile and Kyla Zanardi. With their token humour, Matt and Kyla share their passion for this midday spread and showcase indulgent and creative takes on their favourite dishes. Sometimes, brunch is a comforting routine, where simple ingredients are whipped into fuss-free OG Buttermilk Pancakes, a Mascarpone Soft Scramble, or Good ol’ Hash Browns. Then there are irresistible dishes taken to a whole new level, like Coconut Fried Chicken and Pineapple Waffles, S’mores Pancakes, and Family-Style Chimichurri Steak and Egg Tacos. Incredibly satisfying, easy to prepare, and perfect to share, these recipes will be dished out and devoured by friends and family.