With this year’s incredible group of chefs and exciting Brick Works venue, we are keeping the menu a surprise—but you can read all about the 2023 brunch partners and just imagine what they are cooking up!
Brunch Partners

Donna Dooher & Joanne Yolles on CP24
A fun five-minutes with Donna & Joanne (video and transcript).

See you at the Brickworks
Rush tickets are available at the door.

Announcing: Beverages!
Quench your thirst with the best from the best: The Honest Leaf, Crank Coffee Co., and Greenhouse Juice.

Spotlight: Phillip Walters
Chef Phillip Walters joins the line-up of celebrated chefs this year. He is the founder and executive chef at Walt Hospitality Group.

Celebrating Donna Dooher
Iconic Mildred’s Temple Kitchen in Liberty Village is known for locally sourced, seasonal ingredients—simply and sumptuously prepared.

Welcome back, Kata
Kata’s contributions to brunch delivery during the pandemic were a hit. Meet her in person on November 12 at the Brick Works.

Welcome back, Lev Bakery
Psst! Yoni Kamil is known for his delicious fried babkas with whipped cream and fruit.

Spotlight: Baker and Scone
Sandra Katsiou is back with her signature scones. With over 40 sweet and savoury scones in her repertoire, what will they be?

Spotlight: Toben Food by Design
Cordon Bleu-trained chef Toben specializes in fresh, local, artisan cuisine and seasonal, chef-made, family-style meals.

Spotlight: The Food Dudes
The Food Dudes is recognized for its dedication to authentic products and its meticulous focus on details.

Cookin with Goud & Polotan
Welcome to two of Cookin’s popular home chefs—Akshitha Goud, Tastes of Telangana and Maria Polotan, Mama Linda’s.

Founding Chefs: Kennedy & Yolles
From the very beginning, Chefs Jamie Kennedy and Joanne Yolles have been an essential ingredient in Porridge for Parkinson’s success.

Spotlight: Robinson Bread & Primrose Bagel
Patti Robinson of Robinson Bread and Sam Davis of Primrose Bagel—featured in Toronto Life’s top 10 list of breakfast sandwiches.

Chef Spotlight: Paula Navarette
Welcoming Paula Navarette—chef, food aficionado, and chocolatier.

Chef Spotlight: Anthony Rose
Chef Anthony Rose gets rave reviews in the culinary community.
Guest Speakers
Emcee Extraordinare: Jeanne Beker
Jeanne Beker is Porridge for Parkinson’s 2023 emcee extraordinaire.
Special Guest: Harry Forestell
Porridge for Parkinson’s welcomes Harry Forestell as our special guest speaker this November.
Fund a Fellow
Dr. Lang: “[fellows are] the future of our field, they’re the future of the care we provide, and they’re the future of the research.”