In this month’s edition of Behind The Pass, Chef Chris Maguire of Frank’s on Camden Street shares his favourite trick of the trade and lets us in on the best meal he ever had.
Favourite ingredient
Sherry vinegar
Favourite recipe
Artichoke barigoule
Trick of the trade
Sharp knives
Food Hero
Jack French
Food memory
My mom Anna Maguire’s butter chicken
Overrated
Fermentation
Trend worth noting
Wine bars
Best meal
Le Chique in Cancun. We had a 28-course meal based on the ecosystems in Mexico. It was an amazing experience.
Indulgence
Margaritas
Food Bible
Larousse Gastronomique
Wish I’d known…
I’ve worked in three different countries and a lot of different restaurants. I’ve realized that people have a different opinion everywhere you go, there’s no right answer.
Fav. instagram account
Unlikely pairing
Chicory and strawberries
Utensil of choice
Spoon
Table for two
Wild Cat Cafe in Yellowknife. It’s set in a log cabin and only open three months of the year because it freezes in the winter.
It’s one of the oldest restaurants in Canada and has a lot of history.
