Chef Tori Macdonald’s ‘Night Shift’ Brings Canadian Comfort Food To The Hood, Bengaluru

Bengaluru’s dining scene is increasingly making room for limited-run menus that pair a clear culinary point of view with a social occasion. A great example of this is the latest edition of The Hood by Olive’s ‘Night Shift’ series of takeovers, where Chef Tori Macdonald will stage a one-night takeover on Sunday, 26 July, from 7 pm onwards.

Tucked away at the end of Wood Street, The Hood was conceived by AD Singh of the Olive Group of Restaurants and Chef Dhruv Oberoi as a meeting point for the flavours and rituals of neighbourhoods around the world; its regular menu draws from Kyoto, Florence and Beirut. Chef Tori’s takeover narrows that broad idea into a concise, indulgent three-dish offering. The menu looks to Canadian comfort food as a fitting counterpoint to the city’s ongoing appetite for globally inspired, experience-led dining.

The meal opens with Perogies: potato-and-cheese dumplings pan-fried until crisp, topped with caramelised onions and served with sour cream; followed by Poutine, Canada’s famously unfussy late-night staple, built around crisp fried potatoes, cheese curds, and brown gravy. Dessert takes a more maximalist turn with a Jameson Whiskey Bacon Chocolate Tart, combining dark chocolate and Irish whiskey with smoky candied bacon.

The Night Shift reflects a broader shift in Bengaluru’s dining culture, increasingly driven by experiences that extend beyond a conventional meal. Pop-ups, chef-led collaborations and fly-by-night menus keep restaurants evolving, while giving diners an exciting way to explore a specific cuisine or food history. With the city’s appetite spanning regional Indian food, inventive cocktails, and globally inflected dining, Chef Tori’s Canada-focused comfort-food takeover arrives at just the right moment.

Venue: The Hood by Olive, Krishna Manaera, 14/1, Wood Street, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru
Date: Sunday, 26 July 2026
Time: 7 PM onwards
Cost for two: ₹2,000 plus taxes
Instagram: @thehood_india

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