here’s an old 80’s song by Jona Lewie called, ‘You'll Always Find Me In The Kitchen At Parties,’ well known to long time The Edge listeners. The three owners of The Kitchen are hoping that everyone will disregard how truly awful that song is, but perhaps consider the general sentiment when they enter the latest addition to the West Queen West bar circuit.


Strategically sandwiched between The Gladstone and The Drake, The Kitchen is a potent mixture served up by Scott Manicom, Gerard Caleo, Peter Brauti, and is ready for mass consumption. The threesome - who already have their hands full with the Metropolitan Resto Bar and 2 Cats Lounge, which have proved to be popular with the more mature (a.k.a. Gold Card) crowd – have solid ambitions with the space, ranging from launch parties to art gallery openings. When it comes to using alcohol to separate the wealthy from their money, these guys are pros.

The Kitchen, due to its environs (let alone a similarly ambiguous title), takes more of a dilettante route than the other bars, offering themed nights and corporate events, complete with fully orchestrated menu options. Chef Olivia Bolano, who has worked with some of best-known chefs in the city, contributes to both the daily offerings and the special events. With high profile stints at The Royal Canadian Yacht Club, Rosewater Supper Club and Bistro 990, The Kitchen gives this precocious little fabulist a shot at the spotlight.