EP: 048 SE 03 With Chef Amanda Hamer of Boukan Edible Bliss (ByBlacks Restaurant Week)

What's Cooking With Chef Noel

The food scene just got sizzling than ever. With two Toronto Black-owned businesses, Boukan and Edible Bliss 11 merging together, they will be bringing a one-of-a-kind culinary fare to the forefront. It is about to ring in aesthetic taste of Haitian-Caribbean fusion cuisine. Now located at 774 Danforth Avenue, the restaurant seats more than 85 people inside and on their outdoor patio. After moving from their former 12-seat Upper Beaches location to a larger space in the Danforth area, Boukan is set to adapt equal portions of history, resilience, and tradition in partnership with Edible Bliss 11. Boukan head chef and co-owner, Amir Senat and co-owner Ricardo, as well as Edible Bliss 11 owner, Chef Amanda Hamer will be serving appetizing, home-style Haitian food in a vibrant and inviting environment. in This episode chef Noel talks with co-owner Amanda all about her culinary journey and the by blacks estaurant week menu. Born in downtown Toronto and raised in Regent Park Amanda continues to shatter glass ceilings. With their passion and love for food Amanda Hamer, the founder of EdibleBliss11 continues to strive and elevate with her culinary expertise. Amanda‘s entrées and desserts have wowed people's palates for the past couple of years since becoming a full-time entrepreneur in 2018. Her unique flare food combinations are intriguing and have people returning for more. Amanda Hamer aka EdibleBliss11 has been featured on many platforms such as the Food Network “donut showdown”, How She Hustles, By Blacks “peoples choice awards”, Breakfast Television, City Line, Jamaican Eats Magazine and her desserts have been devoured by our very own Prime Minister of Canada. Currently, You can find Amanda at her new restaurant located on the Danforth, in collaboration with Boukan in which they are bringing Haitian Street food with a taste of Bliss to the Greektown neighbourhood.