Toronto, Ontario<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n![\"charlie-burger-invite-only](\"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/charlieburger.jpg\")
Renee Suen<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nA name like Charlie\u2019s Burgers doesn\u2019t exactly imply secret, posh or underground, but the modestly named spot packs a high-end punch. Four years ago, a series of mysterious culinary events were created. Only a few in-the-know socialites were selected to dine on Charlie’s Burgers upscale delicacies. Those \u201cinvited\u201d were asked to bring a $110 cash donation and \u201ca sense of humour.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt was definitely more like a dinner party, but with people you don\u2019t know,\u201d said Jamie Drummond, director of the Kennedy restaurant group. Guest chefs have included former Top Chef Canada winners and some of the world’s most respected culinary artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Through it all, the mysterious \u201cCharlie Burger\u201d watched over the project like a secretive Batman villain. No one, not even the hosts of the dinner club\u2019s venues spoke to him, but he seemed to add to the event\u2019s overall \u201ckooky and whimsical\u201d vibe. Even after his identity was revealed\u2014as world-renowned chef Franco Stalteri\u2014this chef still remained secretive. Today if you wish to receive an \u201cinvitation\u201d to the club, you must enter your email into a database on their site and you may or may not be contacted with an invite!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Vegan Secret Supper<\/h2>\n\n\n\nVancouver \/ Montreal \/ New York<\/h4>\n\n\n\n![\"vegan-secret-invite-only](\"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/vegansecret.jpg\")
Vegan Secret Supper<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nIn the opposite vein of Charlie\u2019s Burgers, Vegan Secret Supper (VSS) tells you exactly what you are in for, and it’s some really inspirational stuff. Rotating between New York City, Montreal, Vancouver and other select cities at limited times, the events are sporadic and invite-only. The VSS calls these dining days \u201cpop-ups,\u201d because they choose to have dinner whenever and wherever they darn well please. If they email you an invitation, well, you better be ready for some local, vegan, organic reminders of all the culinary world has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Cobra<\/h2>\n\n\n\nOttawa, Canada<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n![\"invite-only](\"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Cobra-exclusive-Ottawa-undergound-restaurant-Canada.png\")
Traveleater<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nAnother cryptic ride is Ottawa\u2019s secret gem, Cobra. Guests, like the other restaurants, are chosen by putting their email into a database. Cobra\u2019s selection process from there, however, is entirely random. Even more exclusive than most, the waiting list lasts years as the events host only 10 to 12 guests at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once you get an invite, however, a Cobra event offers a menagerie of quirky flavours. The underground element allows chefs from the city’s finest to experiment without a barrier. Beef tongue with cheez whiz couples with chicken and waffles whiskey. It\u2019s a carnival of crazy that people are begging for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Farmtwofork<\/h2>\n\n\n\nVancouver, British Columbia<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\nGastown in Vancouver is growing into a hip, cool and innovative place to nurture anyone interested in the creative. Farmtwofork proves it’s part of this pack by pairing an exclusive culinary experience with art. At each dining event, the work of a specific artist is showcased, allowing diners to experience the relationship between taste, smell, sound and sight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While Farmtwofork relies a little less on the secret part, they do rely heavily on exclusivity\u2014calling themselves a \u201cpremiere private dining experience.\u201d The phrase may sound snooty, but the argument is you have to be selective when throwing culinary curveballs. Want to try hazelnut mulch with beetroot bubbles? What about chorizo with squid ink emulsion? If this doesn’t sound appetizing then don’t vie for a seat at this exclusive gastro-experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. House of Commons<\/h2>\n\n\n\nToronto, Ontario<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Toronto\u2019s killing it in the secret foodie department and House of Commons follows the trend. Enter their website and all you get is a selection of mysterious and prestigious crests that remind you of old family trees. Next, you’ll notice that a password is required. Yep. Its fight club meets fine-dining. Turns out, House of Commons not only exudes old-world charm but it relies on old-world secrecy (using somewhat updated technology). Not to worry, though, as this is one of the more accessible private dining experiences. According to their website, House of Commons is open for private dinners or pop-up parties, although times and dates are dependent on finding room in the calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a dining experience, House of Commons puts the focus on local ingredients, grown or from the province of Ontario. The actual dining portion is set around a large table, with plenty of “botany and other curiosities,” as described on its homepage. The chefs and “cooking comrades” rotate and use the opportunity to showcase their big talent in the little kitchen. Better still, The House never runs out of “Cocktails, Cocktails, Cocktails!”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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A name like Charlie\u2019s Burgers doesn\u2019t exactly imply secret, posh or underground, but the modestly named spot packs a high-end punch. Four years ago, a series of mysterious culinary events were created. Only a few in-the-know socialites were selected to dine on Charlie’s Burgers upscale delicacies. Those \u201cinvited\u201d were asked to bring a $110 cash donation and \u201ca sense of humour.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt was definitely more like a dinner party, but with people you don\u2019t know,\u201d said Jamie Drummond, director of the Kennedy restaurant group. Guest chefs have included former Top Chef Canada winners and some of the world’s most respected culinary artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Through it all, the mysterious \u201cCharlie Burger\u201d watched over the project like a secretive Batman villain. No one, not even the hosts of the dinner club\u2019s venues spoke to him, but he seemed to add to the event\u2019s overall \u201ckooky and whimsical\u201d vibe. Even after his identity was revealed\u2014as world-renowned chef Franco Stalteri\u2014this chef still remained secretive. Today if you wish to receive an \u201cinvitation\u201d to the club, you must enter your email into a database on their site and you may or may not be contacted with an invite!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Vegan Secret Supper<\/h2>\n\n\n\nVancouver \/ Montreal \/ New York<\/h4>\n\n\n\nVegan Secret Supper<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nIn the opposite vein of Charlie\u2019s Burgers, Vegan Secret Supper (VSS) tells you exactly what you are in for, and it’s some really inspirational stuff. Rotating between New York City, Montreal, Vancouver and other select cities at limited times, the events are sporadic and invite-only. The VSS calls these dining days \u201cpop-ups,\u201d because they choose to have dinner whenever and wherever they darn well please. If they email you an invitation, well, you better be ready for some local, vegan, organic reminders of all the culinary world has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Cobra<\/h2>\n\n\n\nOttawa, Canada<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\nTraveleater<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nAnother cryptic ride is Ottawa\u2019s secret gem, Cobra. Guests, like the other restaurants, are chosen by putting their email into a database. Cobra\u2019s selection process from there, however, is entirely random. Even more exclusive than most, the waiting list lasts years as the events host only 10 to 12 guests at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once you get an invite, however, a Cobra event offers a menagerie of quirky flavours. The underground element allows chefs from the city’s finest to experiment without a barrier. Beef tongue with cheez whiz couples with chicken and waffles whiskey. It\u2019s a carnival of crazy that people are begging for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Farmtwofork<\/h2>\n\n\n\nVancouver, British Columbia<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\nGastown in Vancouver is growing into a hip, cool and innovative place to nurture anyone interested in the creative. Farmtwofork proves it’s part of this pack by pairing an exclusive culinary experience with art. At each dining event, the work of a specific artist is showcased, allowing diners to experience the relationship between taste, smell, sound and sight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While Farmtwofork relies a little less on the secret part, they do rely heavily on exclusivity\u2014calling themselves a \u201cpremiere private dining experience.\u201d The phrase may sound snooty, but the argument is you have to be selective when throwing culinary curveballs. Want to try hazelnut mulch with beetroot bubbles? What about chorizo with squid ink emulsion? If this doesn’t sound appetizing then don’t vie for a seat at this exclusive gastro-experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. House of Commons<\/h2>\n\n\n\nToronto, Ontario<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Toronto\u2019s killing it in the secret foodie department and House of Commons follows the trend. Enter their website and all you get is a selection of mysterious and prestigious crests that remind you of old family trees. Next, you’ll notice that a password is required. Yep. Its fight club meets fine-dining. Turns out, House of Commons not only exudes old-world charm but it relies on old-world secrecy (using somewhat updated technology). Not to worry, though, as this is one of the more accessible private dining experiences. According to their website, House of Commons is open for private dinners or pop-up parties, although times and dates are dependent on finding room in the calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a dining experience, House of Commons puts the focus on local ingredients, grown or from the province of Ontario. The actual dining portion is set around a large table, with plenty of “botany and other curiosities,” as described on its homepage. The chefs and “cooking comrades” rotate and use the opportunity to showcase their big talent in the little kitchen. Better still, The House never runs out of “Cocktails, Cocktails, Cocktails!”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Ain’t no party like a super secret party!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":3943,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"guide":[],"class_list":["post-809","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle"],"acf":[],"zolo_excerpt":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/809","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/19"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=809"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/809\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21269,"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/809\/revisions\/21269"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3943"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=809"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=809"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=809"},{"taxonomy":"guide","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guide?post=809"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
In the opposite vein of Charlie\u2019s Burgers, Vegan Secret Supper (VSS) tells you exactly what you are in for, and it’s some really inspirational stuff. Rotating between New York City, Montreal, Vancouver and other select cities at limited times, the events are sporadic and invite-only. The VSS calls these dining days \u201cpop-ups,\u201d because they choose to have dinner whenever and wherever they darn well please. If they email you an invitation, well, you better be ready for some local, vegan, organic reminders of all the culinary world has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Cobra<\/h2>\n\n\n\nOttawa, Canada<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\nTraveleater<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nAnother cryptic ride is Ottawa\u2019s secret gem, Cobra. Guests, like the other restaurants, are chosen by putting their email into a database. Cobra\u2019s selection process from there, however, is entirely random. Even more exclusive than most, the waiting list lasts years as the events host only 10 to 12 guests at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once you get an invite, however, a Cobra event offers a menagerie of quirky flavours. The underground element allows chefs from the city’s finest to experiment without a barrier. Beef tongue with cheez whiz couples with chicken and waffles whiskey. It\u2019s a carnival of crazy that people are begging for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Farmtwofork<\/h2>\n\n\n\nVancouver, British Columbia<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\nGastown in Vancouver is growing into a hip, cool and innovative place to nurture anyone interested in the creative. Farmtwofork proves it’s part of this pack by pairing an exclusive culinary experience with art. At each dining event, the work of a specific artist is showcased, allowing diners to experience the relationship between taste, smell, sound and sight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While Farmtwofork relies a little less on the secret part, they do rely heavily on exclusivity\u2014calling themselves a \u201cpremiere private dining experience.\u201d The phrase may sound snooty, but the argument is you have to be selective when throwing culinary curveballs. Want to try hazelnut mulch with beetroot bubbles? What about chorizo with squid ink emulsion? If this doesn’t sound appetizing then don’t vie for a seat at this exclusive gastro-experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. House of Commons<\/h2>\n\n\n\nToronto, Ontario<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Toronto\u2019s killing it in the secret foodie department and House of Commons follows the trend. Enter their website and all you get is a selection of mysterious and prestigious crests that remind you of old family trees. Next, you’ll notice that a password is required. Yep. Its fight club meets fine-dining. Turns out, House of Commons not only exudes old-world charm but it relies on old-world secrecy (using somewhat updated technology). Not to worry, though, as this is one of the more accessible private dining experiences. According to their website, House of Commons is open for private dinners or pop-up parties, although times and dates are dependent on finding room in the calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a dining experience, House of Commons puts the focus on local ingredients, grown or from the province of Ontario. The actual dining portion is set around a large table, with plenty of “botany and other curiosities,” as described on its homepage. The chefs and “cooking comrades” rotate and use the opportunity to showcase their big talent in the little kitchen. Better still, The House never runs out of “Cocktails, Cocktails, Cocktails!”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Ain’t no party like a super secret party!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":3943,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"guide":[],"class_list":["post-809","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle"],"acf":[],"zolo_excerpt":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/809","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/19"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=809"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/809\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21269,"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/809\/revisions\/21269"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3943"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=809"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=809"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=809"},{"taxonomy":"guide","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guide?post=809"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Another cryptic ride is Ottawa\u2019s secret gem, Cobra. Guests, like the other restaurants, are chosen by putting their email into a database. Cobra\u2019s selection process from there, however, is entirely random. Even more exclusive than most, the waiting list lasts years as the events host only 10 to 12 guests at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once you get an invite, however, a Cobra event offers a menagerie of quirky flavours. The underground element allows chefs from the city’s finest to experiment without a barrier. Beef tongue with cheez whiz couples with chicken and waffles whiskey. It\u2019s a carnival of crazy that people are begging for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Farmtwofork<\/h2>\n\n\n\nVancouver, British Columbia<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\nGastown in Vancouver is growing into a hip, cool and innovative place to nurture anyone interested in the creative. Farmtwofork proves it’s part of this pack by pairing an exclusive culinary experience with art. At each dining event, the work of a specific artist is showcased, allowing diners to experience the relationship between taste, smell, sound and sight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While Farmtwofork relies a little less on the secret part, they do rely heavily on exclusivity\u2014calling themselves a \u201cpremiere private dining experience.\u201d The phrase may sound snooty, but the argument is you have to be selective when throwing culinary curveballs. Want to try hazelnut mulch with beetroot bubbles? What about chorizo with squid ink emulsion? If this doesn’t sound appetizing then don’t vie for a seat at this exclusive gastro-experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. House of Commons<\/h2>\n\n\n\nToronto, Ontario<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Toronto\u2019s killing it in the secret foodie department and House of Commons follows the trend. Enter their website and all you get is a selection of mysterious and prestigious crests that remind you of old family trees. Next, you’ll notice that a password is required. Yep. Its fight club meets fine-dining. Turns out, House of Commons not only exudes old-world charm but it relies on old-world secrecy (using somewhat updated technology). Not to worry, though, as this is one of the more accessible private dining experiences. According to their website, House of Commons is open for private dinners or pop-up parties, although times and dates are dependent on finding room in the calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a dining experience, House of Commons puts the focus on local ingredients, grown or from the province of Ontario. The actual dining portion is set around a large table, with plenty of “botany and other curiosities,” as described on its homepage. The chefs and “cooking comrades” rotate and use the opportunity to showcase their big talent in the little kitchen. Better still, The House never runs out of “Cocktails, Cocktails, Cocktails!”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Ain’t no party like a super secret party!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":3943,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"guide":[],"class_list":["post-809","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle"],"acf":[],"zolo_excerpt":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/809","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/19"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=809"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/809\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21269,"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/809\/revisions\/21269"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3943"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=809"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=809"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=809"},{"taxonomy":"guide","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guide?post=809"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Gastown in Vancouver is growing into a hip, cool and innovative place to nurture anyone interested in the creative. Farmtwofork proves it’s part of this pack by pairing an exclusive culinary experience with art. At each dining event, the work of a specific artist is showcased, allowing diners to experience the relationship between taste, smell, sound and sight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While Farmtwofork relies a little less on the secret part, they do rely heavily on exclusivity\u2014calling themselves a \u201cpremiere private dining experience.\u201d The phrase may sound snooty, but the argument is you have to be selective when throwing culinary curveballs. Want to try hazelnut mulch with beetroot bubbles? What about chorizo with squid ink emulsion? If this doesn’t sound appetizing then don’t vie for a seat at this exclusive gastro-experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. House of Commons<\/h2>\n\n\n\nToronto, Ontario<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Toronto\u2019s killing it in the secret foodie department and House of Commons follows the trend. Enter their website and all you get is a selection of mysterious and prestigious crests that remind you of old family trees. Next, you’ll notice that a password is required. Yep. Its fight club meets fine-dining. Turns out, House of Commons not only exudes old-world charm but it relies on old-world secrecy (using somewhat updated technology). Not to worry, though, as this is one of the more accessible private dining experiences. According to their website, House of Commons is open for private dinners or pop-up parties, although times and dates are dependent on finding room in the calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a dining experience, House of Commons puts the focus on local ingredients, grown or from the province of Ontario. The actual dining portion is set around a large table, with plenty of “botany and other curiosities,” as described on its homepage. The chefs and “cooking comrades” rotate and use the opportunity to showcase their big talent in the little kitchen. Better still, The House never runs out of “Cocktails, Cocktails, Cocktails!”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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