past events
june 2024 – summer, amass studio, chengdu
featured Korivn with handpan musician jin xu. it focused on quiet reflection and playful presence, closing with a sichuan summer aperitivo and natural wines from las jaras.
past events
december 2023 – tuscana twilight, toronto
blended italian tuscana flavors with soft art nouveau aesthetics. the menu featured tuscany roasted pollo, blanc focaccia, a peach façade-inspired dessert with cream, and a new east-meets-west creation: mapo tofu ragù spaghetti.
may 2025 – canned memories, toronto
drew inspiration from wong kar-wai’s chungking express, blending 35mm film nostalgia with disco mood lighting. the evening explored memory, longing, and late-night hunger through a chongqing-inspired menu featuring xiao mian 小面 steamed egg tofu, spicy soybeans steamed fish. a coconut pineapple honey wine cocktail closed the night with sweetness and heat. “if memories could be canned, would they also have expiry dates? if so, i hope they last for centuries.”
we are every one we knowFood shapes our interactions and relationships, significantly influencing our identity through cultural exchange, social connections, and shared experiences. The following projects delve into and reflect the collective identities of individuals within the food industry.