Washoku Matsuri: Japanese Food Festival

The Japanese Restaurant Association of Canada (JRAC) Presents:

The 3rd annual “Washoku Matsuri: Japanese Food Festival” on Monday, November 29th, 2010 at the Kobayashi Hall of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre.

This special event brings together some of the top Japanese chefs in Canada to personally serve you authentic signature Japanese dishes that has captivated foodies and culinary experts alike. As part of the evening, you will enjoy a fantastic line-up of Japanese traditional arts for entertainment; Taiko and Iaido demonstrations, as you taste food from all the chefs.

Through out evening there will be cooking demonstrations, introducing key Japanese ingredients and cooking techniques. Expressing the connection between food and culture in Japan and health benefits of Washoku cuisine. Supporting these chefs as part of the JRAC fundraising efforts will deepen the understanding of authentic Japanese food and culture to Toronto, which support new programs and educational seminars to culinary students and diners alike.

We look forward to seeing you at our 2010 Washoku Matsuri!

SCHEDULE

Monday November 29, 2010

6:00 PM – Doors Open

7:00 PM – Welcome Speech

7:15 PM – Dinner Start

9:00 PM – Dinner Ends

ENTERTAINMENT

Nagata Shachu Ensemble – Traditional Japanese Drumming and Music

Iaido Demonstration – Sensei Goyo Ohmi, 6th Dan

Cooking Demonstration – Chef Kaji from Sushi Kaji will be showing guests how he prepares a special fish dinner.

LOCATION

This years Washoku Matsuri will be taking place at the Kobayashi Hall of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre on Monday November 29th, 2010.

**(Image of JCCC Map, link to JCCC website)

JCCC Kobayashi Hall

6 Garamond Court, Toronto ON, M3C 1Z5

TICKETS

Price for one ticket – $125

Ticket holders must be 19 years and older

Tickets can be purchased at any of the following participating restaurants and businesses: