# Creative Cuisine Plating Experiences Victor Restaurant Hosts a Plate Night with Chef Lanny MacLeod By Amy Duong | Published 2019-07-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victor-restaurant References: [victorrestaurant](http://www.victorrestaurant.com/) Victor Restaurant is located in Toronto on Mercer Street and features a strong menu selection powered by skilled chefs. The menu takes classic dishes and gives it a contemporary twist, with a series of cocktails or refined selection of wine and beer. The restaurant's ambiance is inviting and chic, with the lead staff of owner Michael Sullivan, executive chef Lanny LacLeod, and general manager Kasia Koziara. Recently, the restaurant hosted 'Plate Night' in celebration of National Culinary Arts Month. Guests were invited to learn plating art with Chef Lanny MacLeod and create their own artistic plates. To accompany the creative experience was a curated dining experience with the main dish of 'Magret Duck Breast with cauliflower rice and blackberry Armagnac jus.' This was enjoyed with 'Panko Crusted Eggplant with heirloom tomato ragu, olives, and fresh mozzarella' and a 'Watery Grave Cocktail made with Altos Tequila, housemade watermelon and coriander cordial, ruby port and lime.' ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Contemporary Plating Art:** Opportunity for innovative plating techniques and artistic food presentations. - **Curated Dining Experiences:** Potential for personalized and carefully crafted dining experiences. - **Culinary Arts Education:** Demand for hands-on cooking and plating classes for enthusiasts and professionals. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Restaurant and Catering:** Restaurants can offer unique plating experiences and personalized dining options. - **Hospitality and Event Planning:** Hotels and event venues can incorporate curated dining experiences as part of their offerings. - **Cooking Schools and Culinary Academies:** Educational institutions can provide plating and culinary arts classes to meet the growing demand. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Exclusive Dining Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taste-of-shangrila.md) - [Historic Culinary Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/historic-culinary-events.md) - [Evolutionary Toronto Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-drake-hotel.md) - [Luxe Culinary Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxe-culinary-experience.md) - [Curated Seasonal Dining Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arbequinas-chef-moeen.md) - [Mediterranean Culinary Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restaurant-azura.md) - [Urban Indian Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-indian-dining.md) - [Italian-Inspired Dining Menu Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taste-italy-series.md) - [Painterly Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7-paintings-the-art-of-dining.md)