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Gilead Cafรฉ Offers a Glimpse Inside Kennedy's Kitchen

Susan O'Neill
May 28, 2008
A cafรฉ, food shop, and event space are all part of Jamie Kennedy's latest offering, Gilead Cafรฉ, set in his company's production kitchen in Cabbagetown. The 736-square-foot cafรฉ offers diners views of the kitchen in action, where chefs prepare items for catered functions; the Jamie Kennedy Wine Bar; and Jamie Kennedy at the Gardiner. Polished concrete floors, cherrywood tables, and a display of jarred preserves decorate the space. The restaurant seats 25 during the day and holds as many as 40 for private events in the evenings.The menuโ€”written on a large chalkboardโ€”changes daily, but staples include items like pastries, salads, and charcuterie. "Part of it is keeping everything as fresh as possible," manager Laura Hipple said of the frequent menu changes. "The farmers whom we work with might not give us a lot of product. We might only have enough asparagus or fiddleheads for 15 salads ... it lends to us being able to offer everything seasonally." The deli counter also offers a selection of  takeaway items such as pรขtรฉs, terrines, smoked fish, and meats. "We offer lots of items to help you be a gourmet at home," Hipple said. The cafรฉ is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends.
Gilead Café
Gilead Cafรฉ
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Polished concrete floors and cherrywood tables decorate the 736-square-foot space.
Polished concrete floors and cherrywood tables decorate the 736-square-foot space.
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The deli counter features a selection of house-made pâtés and terrines, salads, cured and smoked fish, and deli meats.
The deli counter features a selection of house-made pรขtรฉs and terrines, salads, cured and smoked fish, and deli meats.
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Mason jars filled with preserves decorate the space.
Mason jars filled with preserves decorate the space.
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The café offers views inside Jamie Kennedy's commercial kitchen.
The cafรฉ offers views inside Jamie Kennedy's commercial kitchen.
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The menu, which changes daily, is written on a large chalkboard.
The menu, which changes daily, is written on a large chalkboard.
Photo: BizBash
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