Meet (Two-fer!) – Sous Chef Brian Kanak

Sous-Chef Brian Kanak’s interest in cooking began at a young age when he used to regularly dine at (Peter) Ginopoli’s of Farmington Hills, he was fifteen, and greatly inspired. Knowing Brian’s passion for food began when he was a child we thought who better than to interview than the adorable mini-chef Louque Allen Kanak!

Louque is two and a half years old, enjoying fine trucks and rare-quality dinosaurs; he is also admittedly single, for the moment… When not enjoying all of the animals at the zoo, the pair can be found perusing the aisles of Louquie’s Store–i.e. Toys-R-Us. His favorite dishes (made ONLY by his Daddy) include homemade, hand-rolled ravioli, and of course (triangle cut) grilled cheese.

As stated previously his original inspiration did start in Farmington but is renewed every day by his love for his son, giving him the ability to share his culinary passion with any and all company!

Six New Infusions

Toasted Oak has crafted six new house infusions:

You can try the citrusy limoncello in our Twisted Lemon Martini! Perhaps, the unique pepper infused vodka will treat you in the perfect bloody mary , or a dirty martini with a bite. Our signature Very Berry Mojito will tingle your taste buds with a mint infused lemon rum. Once again, returning to the menu, will be the (formally Yooper) berry vodka- Try it with lemonade. We’ve spiced rum with apple and cinnimon to recreate a newer and better: Toasted Oak Appletini! And if that’s not enough opportunity for you to sample our delightful creations, give-a-go at the strawberry basil rum, throw it on the rocks and enjoy some lil’ napoleaon goat cheese for the perfect dessert.

Throw away those lunchables, it’s time for some REAL meat. Toasted Oak’s charcuterie features Chef’s specialties as well as traditional treats of the world, both prepared using age old techniques handed down through years of perfect production. In front of your eyes you can see bacon-wrapped country terrine, slowly braised pork rillette, house hickory-smoked mustard seed packed hunters sausage all from our house pantry! We finish it with classic mountainside air dried Prosciutto Di Parma as well as a rich and spicy Chorizo from Spain

At the Grill and Market we make our own marmalades and mustards and we will pickle whatever vegetable we can fit in a jar, which means YES you can take them home.

See. You. Soon.



Daniel Cosenzi, General Manager, Toasted Oak Grill + Market

*Loaded with Gourmet Food & Accessories!

Home Sweet Michigan Basket includes a $25 Toasted Oak gift card, a 375 ml bottle of Sirius Pear Dessert Wine and a vintage corkscrew. $49.95

Zero-Proof Basket includes two signature Toasted Oak coffee mugs, a can of world-famous Illy coffee and two jars of locally-produced Sandars’ fudge and butterscotch topping (great to create your own mocha coffee drinks!) $32.95

Farm Crate features three of our Toasted Oak pickled vegetable selections – Hot & Spicy Pickles, Baby Corn and Mixed Vegetables packed in our branded Toasted Oak wooden crate. $29.95

Danny’s Toasted Taste of Italy Basket includes Rao’s famous pasta trio (imported linguine, penne rigate and rigatoni), Cucina Roasted Red Peppers, Molinari salumi, Molinari pepporoni and La Panzanella flatbread. $54.95

Daring Pairing features one of our favorite recent books – “Daring Pairings” by acclaimed wine expert Evan Goldstein who challenges readers to explore and enjoy wines with a little help from his chef friends’ great recipes! This hardback edition is paired with Toasted Oak’s deluxe professional wine opener packed in a beautiful wooden box. This is the perfect gift for the true wine aficionado! $64.95

New Year’s Brown Paper Bag – Guaranteed to cause smiles and giggles! Michigan’s M. Lawrence Winery bottles a very special sparkling wine they simply call “SEX”. We pair it wiht a celebratory “intimacy kit” and package it in a brown paper bag with vibrant holdiay ribbon…that’s a complete party in a bag! $28.95

Check out our WINE CRATES & MORE…

You’ll find a complete selection of wine gift crates and baskets
in all price ranges in our Market.
These make perfect gifts for party hosts,
business associates or your favorite wine geek.
Select one of our standard selections, or create one of your own!

HOME HOLIDAY PARTIES MADE EASY

Need that perfect cheese, charcuterie or bottle of wine?
Our Market features “To-Go” platters already prepared for you!
Stop in today to pick one up or place an order.

TIS THE SEASON TO GIVE AND RECEIVE!

Toasted Oak Grill & Market gift cards make the perfect holiday gift! They are redeemable in our restaurant, lounge or wine market.
As an added bonus, you will receive a bonus $20 gift certificate
(redeemable anytime in January, February or March 2011
for every $100 in gift cards you spend!

1 ½ pounds Boneless Pork Shoulder-Available at your local butcher shop
½ pound Venison Loin
2 ½ Teaspoons Kosher Salt
¼ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
1 ¼ teaspoon Fresh Chopped Sage
¼ teaspoon Fresh Grated Ginger Root
1/4 teaspoon Grated Nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon Chopped Fresh Thyme
1/3 Cup Ice Water

Dice the pork shoulder and the venison loin into ½ inch pieces, toss with all of the other ingredients (except the water) and mix thoroughly. Using a kitchen aid meat grinder attachment grind the meat on high speed using the medium plate. Grind into the chilled bowl of the kitchen aid mixer. Using the paddle attachment of the mixer, mix on low speed while adding the ice water for 1 minute. The water will help to distribute the seasonings throughout the mixture. The meat will begin to get a sticky texture to it. Adjust the speed to medium and continue to mix for 30 seconds. Pull the meat from the bowl and make sausage patties, any size you desire. Heat a sauté pan on medium heat with a little olive oil and sear the sausage patties until cooked through. Serve with any breakfast you desire. The venison breakfast sausage works really well in an omelet as well.

Toasted Oak’s White Sangria

1 bottle of white wine

2.5 oz of Peach Schnapps

1 oz of Amaretto

1.5 oz of simple Syrup

Garnish with halved seedless red grapes

White Sangria

Toasted Oak’s Red Sangria

1 bottle of red wine

1 oz of Amaretto

1.5 oz Simple Syrup

2.5 oz. of Brandy

2.5 oz. Triple Sec

Garnish with fresh limes & lemons

Red Sangria