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Meet the Makers & Shop Local
Planning a visit to Ottawa? Meet the Makers is a 90-minute cultural food tasting at the Horticulture Building, Lansdowne Park — a short walk from the Rideau Canal. Groups up to 20 people. Launching January 2027.
What it is
Step into Asia for 90 minutes at Lansdowne Park, Ottawa. Meet the Makers is an immersive themed food tasting journey — we're launching with Asia, taking you through Korea, Japan, China and Thailand — 4 artisan makers, 16 handcrafted bites, and a craft beverage pairing at each station. Your makers prepare every dish in front of you, share the stories behind the ingredients, and invite you into their culinary world. Stay after for the local artisan market and take home a taste of each station. Groups up to 20 people. Launching January 2027 at the Horticulture Building, Lansdowne Park. Latino, Canadian, and French editions are coming soon.
Booking Policy: Your booking is non-refundable and non-transferable except in the following cases: (1) the event is cancelled by the organizer, (2) a case of force majeure, or (3) the session is rescheduled to a date you cannot attend. To transfer your booking to another person, please contact us at info@artsdesigns.store at least 48 hours before the session. We look forward to welcoming you at Lansdowne Park.
The 4 stations
Korea, Japan, China, Thailand
Meet the Makers & Shop Local
4 makers · 16 handcrafted bites · 90 minutes — all stations included
1
🇰🇷 Korea — Pajeon · Bulgogi Ssam · Tteokbokki · House-fermented Kimchi
Standard : Taste all 4 dishes prepared live by your Korean maker. Beverage pairing of your choice: Sikhye (a lightly sweet, non-alcoholic fermented rice drink) or Makgeolli (a gently sparkling artisan rice wine).
Premium : Same culinary journey, elevated: a small-batch artisan Makgeolli selected for its character and depth.
2
🇯🇵 Japan — Chīzu Gyū Maki Kushi · Salmon Onigiri · Gyoza · Matcha Mochi
Standard : Discover 4 dishes with your Japanese maker — including the Chīzu Gyū Maki Kushi, a beef-wrapped cheese skewer grilled over flame and nearly impossible to find in Canada. Pairing of your choice: Sencha (Japanese green tea, non-alcoholic) or Umeshu (Japanese plum liqueur).
Premium : Same discovery, elevated: a Japanese single malt — Nikka or Suntory Toki — served as a proper tasting pour.
3
🇨🇳 China — Har Gow · Char Siu Bao · Dan Dan Mian · Sesame Ball
Standard : Four handmade Cantonese and Sichuan classics, paired with your choice of chrysanthemum tea (floral and soothing, non-alcoholic) or Shaoxing rice wine (mellow and amber, alcoholic).
Premium : Same exploration, elevated: an aged Shaoxing reserve selected for its depth and smoothness.
4
🇹🇭 Thailand — Chicken Satay · Som Tam · Miang Kham · Mango Sticky Rice
Standard : Experience Thailand in 4 bites with your Thai maker. Pairing of your choice: Cha Yen (Thai iced tea, fragrant and non-alcoholic) or Singha beer (light Thai lager).
Premium : Same tasting journey, elevated: a craft-selected Singha served with the attention of a proper beverage pairing.
Standard from CA$155 · Premium from CA$179 · Beverage upgrade +CA$20 at checkout
Menus and beverages may vary based on seasonal availability and supplier offerings.
Practical info
📍 Horticulture Building, 1525 Princess Patricia Way, Lansdowne Park, Ottawa 🕐 Time slots: 11:00–12:30 · 13:00–14:30 · 16:00–17:30 · 18:00–19:30👥 10–20 people per session ✉️ Private groups: info@artsdesigns.store