Toronto | Supper Club by The Annex Hotel & Taste Toronto

Chef Marissa Leon-John

Marissa Leon-John is a completely self-taught chef. Born and raised in Montreal, Marissa’s kitchen reflects the multicultural food haven she hails from. Her Caribbean heritage is the foundation of her passion for honouring tradition; you taste this in every bite of food she prepares. A proud MasterChef Canada alumni, Marissa uses her voice and platform to provide more visibility for other young, black LGBTQ+ members of the culinary community.

You know that feeling when you take a bite of something so incredibly good and don’t want it to end? Marissa lives for that moment and makes it her mission to relive it as often as possible.

“The best thing about it is that food is meant to be shared – and that extends to all those amazing sensations. So that’s what I do – create delicious dishes that make you feel all the feels right down to the very last bite.”

With a focus on accessibility, Marissa channels her passion, expertise and drive to create immersive full experiences through her brand, ELLEJAY’S – a space where Marissa shares her love for food by curating unique menus. From intimate dinner parties to large corporate events, food festivals to cooking classes and even ground-breaking art installations – there are no limits to what Marissa can bring to life on a plate.

Chef Eva Chin

Born into a family of different Asian cultures, Eva Chin grew up immersed in the lush bounty of the Hawaiian islands that Mother Nature has to offer. She learned early on that food is the connection between people and the land. After college, Eva went on to travel and cooked at renowned restaurants around the world, from Japan to London — finally making her way back home to Hong Kong and China in 2013 to hone in her skills and tap into her heritage. Upon moving back to North America, Eva went on to work short stints in Portland and San Francisco, before settling in Vancouver to take over Royal Dinette and win best Pacific Northwest restaurant with her terroir-focused, farm-to-table cuisine. It was there she went on to helm Chef de Cuisine of Boulevard Kitchen and Oyster Bar under Roger Ma and Alex Chen, and Boulevard went on to claim number 11 in Canada’s top 100 best restaurants in 2019.

In 2020, Eva made the move to Toronto to helm the kitchen at the renowned Kōjin by Momofuku, finally breaking free from the European fare that she’s been cooking, it was in Toronto she explores the fusion and diversity of Asian cuisines, earning her a spot in the Canada’s top 100 best restaurant list of 2020. Chef Eva was the executive chef of Avling restaurant in Leslieville and brought a blend of heritage and farm-to-table cuisine.

Today, Eva is focused on her brand, The Soy Luck Club — telling life stories through her food. In 2022. The Soy Luck Club is chef Eva Chin’s love letter to Chinese cuisine, weaving through stories that connect our community and culture. Out of profound respect for its diverse flavours and ingredients, and inspired by the nostalgia of our food memories and the thrill of our travels. The Soy Luck Club was chosen as one of the top ten pop-ups in the country by Enroute magazine.

Chef Eva is an avid voice for the community and is doing great work with leading brands and commodities in Canada and internationally.

DETAILS:

• Pricing: $152 per person + tax.

• Gratuity: Gratuity is included, allowing you to simply come and enjoy

• Tickets: Your order confirmation is your ticket. No physical tickets will be issued

• Questions? Email us at community@somm.io