Pasta Week — sample guide

Sample dates · October 19–25, 2026 · not confirmed

Sample menus · fictional restaurants

These dishes, venues and prices are examples. There are no confirmed offers, bookings or dietary claims.

North End · Sample restaurant

North End Demo Kitchen

Fictional venue · no street address

An imaginary neighbourhood table with comforting bowls and seasonal flavours.

Sample price · CAD 24.00

Pasta parcels with roasted squash, sage butter and toasted seeds.

Sample price · CAD 22.00

Ridged pasta with a rich tomato sauce, basil and a finishing spoon of ricotta.

Waterfront · Sample restaurant

Fictional venue · no street address

A fictional waterfront-inspired menu made for a leisurely evening.

Sample price · CAD 29.00

Linguine with shrimp, lemon, parsley and a light garlic sauce.

Sample price · CAD 26.00

Wide ribbons of pasta with sautéed mushrooms, thyme and parmesan.

Downtown · Sample restaurant

Fictional venue · no street address

A sample supper-club menu with familiar classics and generous flavours.

Sample price · CAD 28.00

Slow-braised beef and tomato ragù over ribbons of tagliatelle.

Sample price · CAD 23.00

Filled pasta shells baked with tomato sauce and a golden cheese topping.

West End · Sample restaurant

Fictional venue · no street address

A fictional casual kitchen for a quick catch-up over a bowl of pasta.

Sample price · CAD 21.00

Spirals of pasta with basil pesto, peas and shaved hard cheese.

Sample price · CAD 25.00

Soft potato dumplings with brown butter, sage and roasted vegetables.