With the highly anticipated opening of the new Cafe Medina set for this Tuesday at 780 Richards Street, the restaurant’s kitchen crew and front of house team took Saturday to get in some practice with friends and family. The special “dry run” service saw delivery of chef Jonathan Chovancek’s new menu and our first look at the new interior by designer Brian Kane. Take a look below…
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Chef Jonathan Chovancek welcoming guests -
Café Medina | Waffles -
Cafe Medina | Rosehip and Jaffa Orange Crush
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The full brunch spread
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Service
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Lem Marrakech cured wild salmon, sprouted faro, pistachio & parsley salad, sesame yoghurt.
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The soaring ceilings and open concept room makes for a much different feel than the original
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Happy first timers
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The cast iron presentations of some of the dishes are immediately reminiscent of the original Cafe Medina
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Wall treatment behind the bar
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Les Boulettes | Two poached eggs, spicy moroccan lamb and beef meatballs, cilantro, houmus, raita, with grilled focaccia.
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Medina interior
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Espresso machine going full tilt
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Freshly made waffles on display in the dining room
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Coffee bar at the entrance
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Café Medina owner Robbie Kane running plates
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Bright dishes and bright flavours
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The long bar
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Staff gathering at the kitchen pass to run dishes
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Brian Kane's design took instruction from the original Medina look
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Babeurre Pancakes | Hibiscus Brown Butter and blueberry, sumac, juniper preserve (Gluten Free)
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Le Peameal | Cafe Medina
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Harissa Pain Plat | Beef burger, grilled pita, manchego, tomato salsa, spiced hummus, egg, summer greens
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Cafe Medina
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Brunch drinks
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Cafe Medina
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Taking advantage of the bread oven
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Café Medina
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Americano
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Café Medina
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Chef Jonathan Chovancek, stoked
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Pancakes | Café Medina
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Café Medina | Executive Chef Jonathan Chovancek
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Café Medina | Coffee Bar
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La Santé | Soft boiled egg, vine ripened tomato, olive tapenade, avocado, prosciutto, extra virgin olive oil, grilled ciabatta.
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At the pass
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Jonathan Chovancek in his new kitchen
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Designer Brian Kane and Proprietor Robbie Kane
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The Crew | Café Medina
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