Radici Project and L’Antipasto Host One-Night Wild Game Dinner in Vaughan
Radici Project and L’Antipasto Ristorante are teaming up for an exclusive Wild Game Dinner in Vaughan on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, bringing together two chefs for a specially curated tasting menu featuring Ontario venison, elk, duck and wild boar.
The one-night-only event will take place at L’Antipasto Ristorante in Woodbridge, with tickets priced at $185 per person.
Chef Emiliano Del Frate of Radici Project and Chef Vincenzo La Mura of L’Antipasto will combine their culinary approaches to create a dining experience inspired by Italian traditions, Japanese influences and seasonal Canadian ingredients.
A Unique Culinary Collaboration in Vaughan
The Wild Game Dinner brings together two restaurants known for their distinctive approaches to contemporary Italian cuisine.
Chef Vincenzo La Mura of L’Antipasto specializes in regional Italian cooking, combining traditional techniques with modern presentations.
Meanwhile, Radici Project co-founder Emiliano Del Frate is recognized for his Italian-Japanese culinary philosophy, which emphasizes seasonal ingredients, sustainability and creative flavour combinations.
For this collaboration, the two chefs will explore how their different culinary backgrounds can complement one another.
The event offers guests an opportunity to experience dishes developed specifically for the evening rather than selections from either restaurant’s regular menu.
What’s on the Wild Game Dinner Menu?
The specially curated tasting menu will feature several distinctive game ingredients, including:
- Wild Ontario venison: A locally sourced game ingredient known for its rich flavour.
- Elk: A lean red meat that offers a different flavour profile from traditional beef.
- Duck: A versatile ingredient commonly featured in refined European cuisine.
- Wild boar: A robust game meat that lends itself to slow cooking and contemporary preparations.
The chefs will use seasonal accompaniments and thoughtful preparation techniques to highlight each ingredient’s characteristics.
While the featured proteins have been confirmed, the complete course-by-course menu has not yet been released.
The collaboration is intended to explore both familiar Italian cooking traditions and more experimental culinary influences.
Special Cocktail Pairings Created for the Evening
Alongside the tasting menu, Radici Project’s head bartender, Julian Manley, has developed two bespoke cocktail pairing experiences.
Guests will be able to explore both alcoholic and non-alcoholic pairings designed to complement the dishes.
Each pairing will reflect the flavours and ingredients used throughout the dinner, introducing an additional creative element to the experience.
The organizers have not confirmed whether the cocktail pairings are included in the $185 dinner price or offered for an additional charge.
Guests should check the reservation details before booking.
Meet the Chefs Behind the Collaboration
Chef Emiliano Del Frate — Radici Project
Located at 588 College Street in Toronto’s Little Italy, Radici Project is a contemporary dining destination blending Italian and Japanese culinary traditions.
Founded by chef Emiliano Del Frate and Kayo Ito, the restaurant focuses on Canadian ingredients, seasonality and inventive cooking techniques.
Radici Project ranked seventh on Toronto Life’s Best New Restaurants of 2026 list and was a finalist for Air Canada’s Best New Restaurants 2026, according to the event announcement.
Its menus combine traditional culinary foundations with international influences.
Chef Vincenzo La Mura — L’Antipasto Ristorante
L’Antipasto Ristorante is an Italian dining destination located in Woodbridge, Vaughan.
Led by chef Vincenzo La Mura, the restaurant celebrates Southern Italian cuisine through contemporary techniques and seasonal ingredients.
Its offerings include handmade pasta, house-made mozzarella and naturally fermented sourdough bread.
The restaurant has also received recognition from Gambero Rosso’s international Italian restaurant guide.
For the November 24 event, La Mura will bring his knowledge of regional Italian cooking to the collaborative tasting menu.
Wild Game Dinner 2026: Date, Price and Reservations
Here’s everything guests need to know:
- Event: Radici Project × L’Antipasto Wild Game Dinner
- Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2026
- Location: L’Antipasto Ristorante
- Address: 8001 Weston Road, Woodbridge, Vaughan, Ontario
- Price: $185 CAD per person
- Seating times: 6:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
- Menu: Exclusive wild game tasting experience
- Beverage options: Alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktail pairings
- Reservations: Through L’Antipasto Ristorante on OpenTable
Important: The organizers have stated that dietary restrictions and menu modifications cannot be accommodated for this special event.
Reservations are limited, and advance booking is strongly encouraged.
Reserve the Wild Game Dinner through OpenTable
A One-Night Experience for Toronto-Area Food Lovers
The November 24 Wild Game Dinner offers a chance to experience the creative approaches of two restaurants in one setting.
From locally sourced game ingredients to Italian-Japanese influences and specially developed cocktail pairings, the evening highlights how traditional culinary techniques can be reinterpreted through collaboration.
For diners interested in tasting menus, seasonal ingredients and chef-led experiences, the event offers something different from a typical restaurant visit.
With only three seating times available, guests interested in attending should review the reservation details ahead of November 24.
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