Toronto Life Insider: After-hours Holiday experience at Cheese Boutique hosted by Afrim Pristine

Toronto Life Insider: After-hours Holiday experience at Cheese Boutique hosted by Afrim Pristine

Join us in kicking off the holiday season with our annual end-of-year event at Cheese Boutique.

Cheese Master Afrim Pristine will once again dazzle you with the world's best cheeses and cured meats and a Mediterranean-inspired menu. 

What to Expect:

An after-hours event, including interactive food stations and wine bar! Guests will also enjoy a special shopping experience with unlimited sampling, cheese tours, and exclusive discounts, perfect for holiday hosting. And for dessert, guests are welcome to visit the CB Bottega next door for complimentary coffee and pastry.

About the Host:

Afrim Pristine, Maître fromager (cheese master) 
Afrim Pristine is Canada's premier cheese expert and owner of Cheese Boutique, with over 25 years of experience in the art of cheesemaking. From studying with some of the world's greatest cheesemakers like Luigi Guffanti, Stefano Sarti, Carl Schilt and Jean-Paul Morin as well as hands-on training from his father and the world's most renowned dairy farms, Afrim's passion and commitment stem from his father and family business of 48 years, Cheese Boutique. Afrim's first cookbook and bestseller, For the Love of Cheese, is available at your local bookstore. And he's best known as the host of the hit series on Food Network, Cheese, a love story.

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Passed Hors d’Oeuvres
Smoked Salmon Pinwheel with Whipped Boursin, Balsamic Pearls & Sourdough
Two Bite Quiche with Spinach, Shallots & Simone Triple Cream Brie
Mini Jamaican Patties with Chili Mango Dip

Chilled & Raw Bar
Raspberry Point Oysters
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Classic Cocktail Sauce & Lemons

Cheese Boutique Charcuterie
Selection of Cheeses & Meats curated by Afrim Pristine
Seasonal Pickles & Preserves

Mozzarella di Bufala
Rainbow Watercress & Micro Salad
Salt Roasted Grapes
Cranberry Prosecco Jam
Aged Balsamic Vinaigrette

Parmesan Wheel
Orecchiette Pasta
Cheese Boutique’s Signature White Wine Truffle Cream Sauce

The Carvery
Herb Roasted Turkey Breast & Honey Glazed Ham
Sour Cream & Chive Whipped Potatoes
Maple & Sumac Roasted Baby Carrots
Cranberry Sauce & Pan Gravy

Sweets Boards
Cheese Boutique Signature Mini Bombas & Macarons