An elevated Jamaican harvest dinner celebrating heritage flavours, family traditions, and Niagara wines.
To celebrate the harvest season, Nyarai Cellars (@nyaricellarswine) and culinary artist Chef Noel Cunningham (@iamchefnoel) come together to present Roots & Vines: An Elevated Jamaican Harvest Dinner, October 16, 2026, at Rily Kitchen (@rilykitchen).
Join us for an evening exploring the flavours of Jamaican cuisine, reimagined through a contemporary lens while remaining rooted in tradition. Each course celebrates the food, stories, and memories of home, paired with thoughtfully crafted wines from Niagara.
Out of Many, One People. Come break bread with us.
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Welcome
Jamaican Codfish Cake: Salt Cod • Potato • Fresh Herbs • Scotch Bonnet Aioli
Curried Goat Arancini: Jamaican Curry • Coconut rice • Scotch Bonnet Aioli
Nyarai Cellars Origin Wine Spritzer
At the Table
Jamaican Harvest Cassava Chips: Pimento • Scotch Bonnet • Dehydrated Lime • Sea Salt
First Course
Brown Butter Seared Scallop: Smoky Corn Purée • Charred Corn Salad • Pickled Scotch Bonnet • Herb Oil
2025 Pinot Gris
Main Course
Jamaican Braised Oxtail: Potato Terrine • Butter Bean Purée • Heirloom Carrot • Red Wine Jus
The Longing — Cabernet Franc
Dessert
Spiced Plantain Cake: Toasted Coconut Ice Cream • Rum Caramel
Folklore—Sparkling Wine
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Highlights
- 3 hours
- In person
Refund Policy
Location
Rily Kitchen
26 Sousa Mendes Street
Toronto, ON M6P 3Z5
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Agenda
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Welcome & Reception
Guests are invited to arrive, settle in, and enjoy welcome appetizers and drinks. Take this time to connect, sip on a pre-dinner beverage, and prepare for an extraordinary evening.
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Dinner Begins
Dinner will start promptly at 6:30 PM. Join us for a thoughtfully curated dining experience led by Chef Noel Cunningham. Each course will be paired with exceptional wines from Nyarai Cellars to enhance the journey through culinary traditions.
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Conclusion of Dinner
As dinner comes to an end, guests are encouraged to relax, chat, and mingle. Share your thoughts on the evening and connect with fellow attendees.