Hatted chef fired-up to open hot new Sri Lankan restaurant on buzzy south-side strip
Chef Gayan Pieris is set to open a new Sri Lankan restaurant called Agnii in Windsor, aiming to broaden the understanding of Sri Lankan cuisine. The restaurant will feature a fire-driven hearth and grill, showcasing traditional cooking methods and regional recipes. Pieris hopes to document and share the unique flavors and techniques of Sri Lankan food with a wider audience.
- ▪Agnii, which means 'fire' in Sanskrit, is expected to open in three months.
- ▪The restaurant will include a large fire-driven hearth and grill, with fish and squid drying and smoking above.
- ▪Chef Pieris aims to codify regional recipes that are often passed down orally, making them accessible to everyone.
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