Avo Alley PopUp - Dinner in Graffitt Alley

On a beautiful summer evening I was really lucky to attend a party in a parking lot.  Not like any other popup that I have been to.  This popup in the back driveway of a building in Graffitti Alley was hosted by Chef Matt Dean Pettit of the former Rock Lobster restaurants and currently of Matty's Seafood Brands.  I know Matt but other than my friend Natalie who told me about the event, I didn't know anyone one else that attended the dinner.  It was open to the general public to sample a dinner made with the new Avocado Oil Becel Margarine.  Most people don't know how to use avocados in different ways so it was Matt's challenge to use the Becel in different ways.  Matt is a lot of fun and very engaging and made everyone feel very comfortable.  He also served us some really great food.  My favourite things were the Tuna Nachos and the Parmesan Brussel Sprouts.  We also had a Quinoa cauliflower salad and a Peach Meringue cake dessert.

Avocados are one of the biggest food trends, but despite their popularity, a recent survey commissioned by Becel® showed that 1 in 2 Canadians don't know how to incorporate avocados into their meals and recipes. Addressing these barriers, today Becel® is introducing Becel® with Avocado Oil; 

On September 14thand 15th, to celebrate the launch of the new product, Becel® will hosted an avocado-themed pop-up restaurant called Avo Alley in a parking spot behind a building in the vibrant area of Graffiti Alley in downtown Toronto. It was beautifully decorated for a summer Al Fresco Dining event.

Becel®  partnered with famed chef, Matt Dean Pettit (Matty's Seafood), who has developed special recipes for the occasion, demonstrating the versatility of Becel® with Avocado Oil. 

Torontonians attended the ultra-exclusive event by reserving a table on YP Dine.

Check out Chef Matt Dean Pettit's exclusive recipes, along with an assortment of new recipes from Becel®, all featuring Becel® with Avocado Oil, on becel.ca.

Becel® with Avocado Oil is low in saturated fat, has no trans fats, provides a source of essential omega-3 polyunsaturated fat, and has no artificial preservatives, flavours or colours. It is made from a blend of plant and seed oils, including Canadian canola oil and avocado oil, as well as a few other ingredients including buttermilk powder, water, and a pinch of salt. Altogether you can feel good about choosing Becel® with Avocado Oil as part of your heart healthy lifestyle.

Becel® with Avocado Oil can be used as a direct 1:1 substitution for butter, resulting in delicious and better-for- you savoury dishes and baked goods, including 80% less saturated fat.

For more information, visit becel.ca.