We feature Private Lunch for groups from 8 to 120 people – Learn More
We feature Private Lunch for groups from 8 to 120 people – Learn More
Two of Ontario’s most refined and ambitious kitchens are coming together for a one-night-only tasting menu that celebrates the eclectic and outstanding Ontario culinary landscape.
On Wednesday, August 21st, Lucie and the One Michelin-Starred Hexagon in Oakville unite for La Collab #13—an exclusive multi-course dinner curated by Chef Arnaud Bloquel and guest Chef Rafael Covarrubias of Hexagon, two of Canada’s most exciting culinary talents redefining modern dining.
Hexagon has earned widespread acclaim for its inventive tasting menus, technical mastery, and hospitality-forward philosophy, culminating in its well-deserved first Michelin Star in 2024. Lucie, recently recognized by the MICHELIN Guide, is known for its refined, ingredient-driven cuisine and is led by a team of French expats who bring an authentic and contemporary approach to French gastronomy in downtown Toronto.
This collaboration is a celebration of shared values: craftsmanship, storytelling, and seasonal expression. The menu will alternate between both chefs, each offering their interpretation of French cuisine while creating a seamless and unforgettable progression of dishes.
Lucie’s resident sommelier, Quentin Mereu, will curate an elegant beverage pairing to accompany the evening, beginning with a crisp glass of Perrier-Jouët Champagne and continuing with selections designed to complement the structure and soul of each course.
Rafael Covarrubias is a Mexican-born chef based in Ontario, Canada, known for his innovative approach to contemporary cuisine that emphasizes simplicity, seasonality, and local ingredients. His culinary journey began in his family’s kitchen and progressed quickly, earning a Cuisine Diploma from Le Cordon Bleu and later graduating with honours from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. Covarrubias gained experience in several top Calgary restaurants before moving to Toronto in 2017, where he led the opening of Hexagon Restaurant in Oakville and later became Executive Chef of both Hexagon and 7 Enoteca.
Under Covarrubias’s leadership, Hexagon gained national acclaim, earning accolades from Toronto Life, the Toronto Star, and inclusion in Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants list, currently ranking 14th. His talent was further recognized when he won the 2019 San Pellegrino Young Chef Competition for North America and placed 5th globally in Milan. In 2024, Hexagon was awarded one MICHELIN Star, and Covarrubias received the prestigious Chef Young Award. Drawing on his Mexican heritage and international influences, Covarrubias continues to push culinary boundaries with a dynamic and evolving dining experience.
Born in Guadeloupe, Chef Arnaud Bloquel’s culinary journey blends rich cultural influences with the precision of Michelin-starred French kitchens. After gaining acclaim for his restaurant L’Orchidea in the Caribbean, Chef Bloquel brought his expertise to Toronto, where he now leads the kitchen at Restaurant Lucie.
His contemporary approach to French cuisine, paired with a focus on seasonal ingredients and creative techniques, has redefined Toronto’s fine dining scene. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, Chef Bloquel continues to elevate the city’s culinary landscape, crafting dishes that merge tradition with modern flair.
100 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON
416-788-9054
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