Dinner Party
Dinner Party is a visually rich and intimate docuseries exploring the personal culinary worlds of local chefs in Toronto.
Episode 1: Afro’s Pizza
Stepping into the kitchen at Afro’s Pizza, we meet Chef Rodney and Chef Nathan as they showcase their restaurant at 107 Mutual St. They prepare two items from their limited menu—the “Bruce Leroy” and the “Curtis Mayfield”—and explain how these dishes reflect the fusion of their cultures. Along the way, they share stories about their goals, what inspires them, and the passion that drives them to create bold, delicious food.
Credits
DIRECTED & PRODUCED BY: LUKE MATHEWS
ASSIST PRODUCER: BIA PIZA MAIA DOS SANTOS
DOP: ANNA COLEMAN
2ND CAMERA: CECE TANG
EDITED BY: NORAH SPENCE & LUKE MATHEWS
FUNDING: SOCIETY OF THE CREATIVE SCHOOL
A SPECIAL SHOUTOUT TO AFRO’S PIZZA. PLEASE CHECK EM’ OUT!
Episode 2: Suksi Biryani House
This episode of Dinner Party spotlights Suksi Biryani House, an Indian restaurant located at Yonge and Bloor. Serving Toronto since 2007, both Chef Mehar Singh and Server Khan give a taste of the history of Biryani House while cooking delicious cuisine!
Credits
DIRECTED & PRODUCED BY: LUKE MATHEWS
ASSIST PRODUCER: NORAH SPENCE
DOP: ANNA COLEMAN
2ND CAMERA: MEGHAN CHUNG
AUDIO: WADEA BUTTU
EDITED BY: NORAH SPENCE & LUKE MATHEWS
FUNDING: SOCIETY OF THE CREATIVE SCHOOL
A SPECIAL SHOUTOUT TO SUKSI BIRYANI HOUSE. PLEASE CHECK EM’ OUT!