The Restaurant at the Art Gallery of Ontario
AGO restaurant and café facilities are currently under renovation.
During
the renovation we have partnered with several
neighborhood restaurants offering discounts to our members.
A Frank Gehry-designed space, the AGO’s new restaurant is located at street level with direct access to Dundas Street.
The design concept of the restaurant is casual chic. Danish modern furnishings are paired with acrylic tabletops in a multitude of vibrant colours.
Etched glass and vertical-grain Douglas fir accent the space.
Image: AGO photographer: Craig Boyko. © 2008 Art Gallery of Ontario
Anne Yarymowich has served as executive chef at the AGO since 1996. She has created a new restaurant menu, which features contemporary comfort cuisine and showcases the best of Ontario produce.
Original works of art from the AGO’s contemporary collection are on view in the restaurant.
The new restaurant:
- The new restaurant, scheduled to open in fall 2008 will occupy a new street front location at the southeast corner of the Transformed AGO. Open for lunch, brunch and dinner, the new restaurant will be adjacent to a free contemporary gallery, connected to the concourse level café, retail shops and Jackman Hall Theatre.
- A new casual - chic concept featuring Frank Gehry-designed interior space and iconic Canadian art, will incorporate modern Danish furnishings combined with original Gehry designs.
- “Contemporary Comfort Cuisine” designed by Executive Chef Anne Yarymowich will feature seasonal and local fare. Dedicated to global concepts of sustainable farming, slow food, organic and wild product, the culinary team will strive to showcase Canadian product, particularly from Niagara, Southern Ontario and Quebec.
- Stay tuned for a new name, a new concept and an extraordinary new dining experience.
The new café:
- The new café, scheduled to open fall 2008, offers visitors to the Gallery rest and refreshment in a relaxed and congenial environment.
- The Gehry-designed space is located on the concourse level directly below the restaurant. The self serve café can be accessed from the restaurant or from the concourse level.
- The culinary team led by executive chef Anne Yarymowich will design real food with real ingredients at accessible prices. Local seasonal fair, with quality natural ingredients in ecco friendly packages will satisfy families and visitors looking for a quick and affordable dining alternative.
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