A love letter to food, family, and the restaurants that shape us-from the streets of Paris to Toronto kitchens-by restaurateur and acclaimed chef Teo Paul. In Done Right, celebrated chef Teo Paul invites readers into the kitchens that made him: from Paris and Piedmont to Toronto's Ossington strip and the wild beauty of Grey County. With over 70 comforting, soul-satisfying recipes from his four acclaimed restaurants-Union, Côte de Boeuf, Heart's Tavern, and Le Tambour-and his formative years cooking in the kitchens of Europe, Teo shares the flavors and stories behind a career that helped define Toronto's food scene. Whether you're a home cook chasing flavor or a restaurant lover reliving your favorite meal, Teo shows readers how to cook with both hands, a full heart, and deep intention. Within the pages of Done Right, you'll find:
- Union Favorites: Union Salad, Steak Tartare, Sticky Ribs, Polenta Gratin, and Sticky Ginger Cake
- French Bistro Classics: French Onion Soup, Côte de Boeuf with Peppercorn Sauce, Mousse au Chocolat, and Paris Bistro Tarte Tatin
- Italian Inspirations: Gnocchi Bolognese, Bagna Cauda Beefsteak Tomato Salad, and Italian Ferry Arancini
- Rustic Canadian Comforts: Halibut with Shrimp Butter Sauce, Tamworth Pork Chop, Heart's Smash Burger, and Maple Croissant Bread Pudding
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Teo Paul is the acclaimed chef and owner behind four celebrated restaurants: Union, Côte de Boeuf, Heart's Tavern, and Le Tambour. After honing his craft in Paris and Piedmont, Teo returned home to Toronto, where Union became a defining landmark of the Ossington dining scene. His restaurants have been featured in The Globe and Mail, Toronto Life, Toronto Star, NOW magazine, Canada's 100 Best, and the Michelin Guide.