Gather, Savor, Share: Beloved Staff Meals from the Aiana Kitchen

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An invitation to reconnect over food, Gather, Savor, Share presents 80 recipes from the staff of Aina for the family meal that is eaten together before service begins.

In the fast-paced world of fine dining restaurants, the family meal is a sanctuary. It's the moment when the entire staff sets aside the relentless demands of service to share a meal. Far from being just sustenance, it's a ritual that fuels creativity, fosters connection, and sustains the heartbeat of the kitchen. At the acclaimed restaurant Aina, in Ottawa, Ontario, these meals are more than a break; they're a canvas where flavors and traditions are shared, and personalities come alive.

With clever, pro restaurant tips and 80 recipes that balance bold reinventions and comforting classics, you'll be inspired to transform the hub of your home into a fine-dining kitchen with family meals elevated to unforgettable feasts. Whether it's a hot bowl of Acadian Chowder, flavour-packed Caribbean Curry Beef, or smoky Lamb Birria Tacos, each recipe brims with personality, guiding you to explore exciting flavor combinations, masterful techniques, and sustainable practices you can share with the ones you love.

With stunning photography, inspirational menus, practical tips, and guidance on how to stock your kitchen like a chef, Gather, Savor, Share is perfect for home cooks and food enthusiasts alike.

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Chef Raghav Chaudhary is the culinary force behind Aina, one of Ottawas most celebrated dining destinations. Known for his innovative approach to cuisine, Chef Chaudhary blends bold flavors with a deep respect for tradition, creating dishes that are as visually stunning as they are delicious. A graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America (CIA), he refined his craft in Michelin-starred kitchens, including COI in San Francisco and Faviken in Sweden. Over the past four years, Ainahas earned significant recognition under Chef Chaudharys leadership. Since 2022, the restaurant has been honored with Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence for three consecutive years, showcasing its exceptional wine program. Additionally, Ainawas named one of the best new restaurants by Ottawa Magazine, cementing its status as a cornerstone of the citys vibrant dining scene. Chef Vikram Vij is a celebrated culinary icon known for revolutionizing Indian cuisine in Canada through his acclaimed restaurant, Vijs, which has received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Restaurant of the Year award from Vancouver Magazine (2015). Renowned for an innovative approach that fuses traditional Indian flavors with local ingredients, Vikrams culinary artistry has earned him a following and critical acclaim, including a spot on Top Chef Canada. His three previous cookbooks, written with Meeru Dhalwala, have been national bestsellers and have won several awards, including Cuisine Canada's Gold Award for Best Cookbook, the Cordon d'Or Gold Ribbon International Cookbook Award, and a Gourmand World Cookbook Award for International Indian Cookbook of the Year. With a commitment to elevating Indian cuisine and promoting diversity in the culinary world, Vikram continues to be a beacon of excellence and creativity in the gastronomic landscape. He lives in Vancouver, Canada.