Join John Ota, author of The Dining Room, for an engaging conversation about his adventures experiencing artist Claude Monet’s dining room, and learn about Monet’s daily routines around eating, painting, and entertaining. 

We encourage you to add on the inspired lunch in our Members’ Lounge following the talk at 12 pm. Here’s a sneak peek at the menu: 

Starter: Potage Parmentier – leek and potato soup, crème fraîche, sauce verte  

Main courses: Quiche Lorraine – spinach, Gruyère, butter pastry, fresh garden greens & black pepper vinaigrette 

Ratatouille (Vegan) - Roasted summer vegetables, Piperade, fresh garden greens & black pepper vinaigrette  

Dessert: Apple Galette – vanilla ice cream 

Since 1978, John Ota has been deeply invested in the realms of architecture and design. After working in architecture in Toronto, New York, and Vancouver, Ota now loves to travel the world, visiting historic houses, cooking regional food, and meeting people of all backgrounds. His bestselling book, The Kitchen, was a 2021 Taste Canada Awards finalist and a 2021 Paris Gourmand Cookbook finalist.