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![<div id='nr_fo_top_of_post'></div><p>Frankie Solarik understands what makes a great cocktail. While helming the bar programs at some of Toronto’s most avant-garde restaurants (including <a href="http://www.kulturatoronto.com/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','http://www.kulturatoronto.com']);">Kultura</a>), he was free to experiment in the far reaches of the mixology continuum. The result of those years is <a href="http://barcheftoronto.com/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','http://barcheftoronto.com']);">Barchef</a>, where he pushes the limits of mixology, from his signature Vanilla Hickory Smoked Manhattan, to “plated cocktails” like the Savory Margarita, which includes dehydrated cilantro, tortilla and salt, served with avocado foam and tomato caviar on the side. Should you want to try your hand at something a little more adventurous for your next gathering, here are a few things to keep in mind:</p>
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![<div id='nr_fo_top_of_post'></div><p>This recipe comes from <em><a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Art-Living-According-Joe-Beef/dp/1607740141" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','http://www.amazon.ca']);">The Art of Living According to Joe Beef</a></em> (10 Speed Press, $40), a compilation of recipes, Quebec history and gustatory celebration by the chefs of the celebrated Montreal restaurant. <a href="http://www.joebeef.ca/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','http://www.joebeef.ca']);">Joe Beef</a>’s unfussy, French-inspired, Canadian-sourced menu is heavy on meat and butter, and by all accounts some of the best food to come out of a Canadian kitchen in recent years. This recipe serves two, but can be adjusted for more guests.</p>
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