A night of exquisite seafood and thrilling live music not to be missed! Accomplished Chef Fayad Martin shares some of his favourite traditional Cuban dishes while talented local ensemble Papalote enchant guests with the seductive rhythms of Cuban Son.
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“Tamal en Cazuela” with Crab
Creamy corn polenta gently seasoned with Cuban sofrito and topped with delicate crab meat. (Vegetarian: topped with sun dried tomato)

Crispy Moro Rice Balls filled with beef “Picadillo” 
Golden, crisp croquettes crafted from Cuban moro rice tinted by black beans, filled with a slow-simmered beef picadillo. (Vegetarian: filled with cheese)

Cuban Seafood Mariscada
A luxurious ocean stew showcasing shrimp, lobster, clams, and mussels, gently poached in a rich, garlicky seafood reduction with a hint of mustard and herbs. (Vegetarian: Cuban baked eggplant with cheese)

Scallop Rice 
Aromatic rice gently cooked with ocean scallops, carrots, and green peas. (Vegetarian: rice with carrots & peas)

Roasted Pumpkin with Mojo Criollo
Oven-roasted pumpkin glazed with a tangy, bright citrus & garlic mojo criollo.

Seasonal Mixed Salad
Lightly dressed seasonal greens with tomatoes, cucumbers, green vegetables 

Rustic Spanish-Style Cheesecake
Creamy and delicately set cheesecake decorated with fruits.
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Fayad Martin is a professional Cuban chef with over 20 years of experience, and is also a certified wine and cigar sommelier. Chef Martin hosted family-style dinners in Havana, Cuba for many years, and is now bringing his skills, warmth and hospitality to Toronto through pop-up and private dining events across the GTA. havanacheftable.com | @HavanaChefTable

Papalote is a Toronto-based Latin music group that has created a unique sound and repertoire rooted in the Cuban tradition of Son Montuno, with its seductive blend of folkloric poetry and complex rhythms @papaloteband —– Every weekend The Depanneur invites an amateur or professional guest chef to host a fun, informal dinner party.