What Our Clients Say

...thank you for the knife course that you put on last night, the course not only opened my eyes to how simple and easy de boning a chicken can be, but also to more correct and safe ways to handle my knives...
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What a wonderful culinary experience and delightful social evening we had!
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My son and I took a knife skills class at Entertaining elements in January 2012. We found Merv and Chef Natasha Frank very friendly and easy to talk with.
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Sam Russo

Sam Russo, Chef

Sam Russo is an acclaimed international Executive Chef, culinary trainer and restauranteur.  He has worked in the restaurant industry in the Waterloo Region for over 20 years, owning two of the Region's finest restaurants - The Italian Restaurant and Too Russo's.  Chef Sam travels extensively in North and Central America training young chefs, consulting for hotels and restaurants and integrating local customs and cultures into his repertoire.

Sample Menu: 
  • Spicy sauteed calamari with fresh hot peppers in a wine, garlic butter sauce
  • chunky vegetable salad with feta cheese tossed in a lemon / lime vinaigrette
  • Pork tenderloin medallions set in a Tequilla cream demi-glazed with cripsy roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables
  • Maple Bourbon creme brulee