La Maquette

La Maquette Restaurant
Tel: (416) 366-8191
lamaquette@lamaquette.com

About us
	When La Maquette owner/executive chef Ange Kanavas speaks, passion resonates. "La Maquette is my home," she explains, "and when guests come into my home, I want them to receive the very best." Indeed, Kanavas has created a dream come true over the last ten years-for herself, and for every diner who walks through the door-by balancing her restaurant between the technical and the heartfelt. The pairing of French and Italian cuisine illustrates this, as the French highlights Kanavas' prestigious schooling and intricate knowledge while the Italian recalls something less regimented and more soulful: the informal teachings of Mama, the chef at one of her previouslyowned restaurants. The dishes continue this duality by reflecting both her background as a healthconscious nutritionist and her love for luxurious ingredients as a chef. The décor further reflects Kanavas" loving yet meticulous approach to her "home" with the use of marble, hanging chandeliers, a delicate waterfall and other romantic touches that create a sublime haven that's perfect for first dates, proposals and even wedding receptions. But be careful bringing your sweetie here; La Maquette just might become the new love of your life. For Ange Kanavas, it already is.

	Easton Hamilton, Chef.
	Born and raised in St. Thomas, Jamaica, Easton Hamilton spent his childhood years learning and developing skills that would ultimately lead him to a career filled with fulfillment, achievement and self growth. A boy with an eye for creativity and a willingness to learn would take a journey that would lead to a life with culinary delights and mouthwatering experiences. Easton Hamilton developed a budding interest in the artistic preparation of culinary delights. As early as six years old Easton remembers spending an abundance of time inspecting his auntie working away in the kitchen. The way she used creativity in mixing and combining various ingredients to create many delicious meals that all could enjoy, was pure inspiration. “I remember watching my auntie in the kitchen and was intrigued by the passion and spirit that she put forth when preparing meals. The aroma that arose and teased my nostrils is something that lingers in my mind to this day,” says Easton. Easton remembers on many occasions asking his auntie, inquiring as to what was she cooking, what smelled so good that made his palates explode with sheer excitement each time he sampled one of her creations. It was from her that Easton would learn the difference and the importance of various herbs and spices and the techniques on how to properly combine these ingredients to create a scrumptious meal that would be easily devoured. Having migrated to Canada in 1980, Easton spent four years working odd jobs here and there. There was a constant sense of dissatisfaction and lack of fulfillment. It was as if something was missing. As the years went by he came across a position working as a bus person in a restaurant. “This was the stepping stone for me, in that I was able to provide assistance to the Chef in this restaurant and it was then that I knew that my passion for cooking could go so much further,” say Easton. Over the years Easton developed his skill and had the opportunity to work with and learn from scores of artistic and inspired Chefs. Through the sharing of ideas, he was able to incorporate his own artistic visions into the preparation and the arrangement of his culinary creations. “As an adult, I now realized that the six year boy who was curious in his auntie’s kitchen has now evolved into a man who has the zeal for creating appetizing and visually creative meals.” Today at La Maquette; the owner Ange Kanavas and I share the same passions for quality cuisine. We work with French and Italian themes, using our creativity to demonstrate culinary and scrumptious delights that our patrons savour time after time. Bon Apetit!