By Mario Toneguzzi

Renowned for its vision of building iconic urban condominiums, Lanterra Developments, led by Chairman Mark Mandelbaum and President and CEO Barry Fenton, has announced that new upscale restaurant, Salt Grass & Rare, will be coming to luxury residences 50 Scollard in Yorkville in Toronto upon completion mid-2025.

“At Lanterra Developments, we are committed to creating destinations that redefine luxury
living and elevate the urban experience,” said Mark Mandelbaum, Chairman of Lanterra Developments. “Salt Grass & Rare will be a truly exceptional addition to 50 Scollard, bringing world-class dining to the heart of Yorkville. This collaboration with Michael Dabic and Derek Von Raesfeld further underscores our vision of seamlessly blending architectural excellence, sophisticated design, and curated lifestyle experiences for our residents and the wider community.”

Restaurateurs Michael Dabic and Derek Von Raesfeld, known as the visionaries behind The
Butcher Chef, Oliver’s Steakhouse & Michael’s On Simcoe, will bring this new culinary
destination to Yorkville as an exquisitely appointed fine dining establishment. Together, they will curate bespoke culinary experiences and showcase the latest innovations in architecture, design and fine art, according to a news release.

Official Salt Grass & Rare opening date, further details on the menu, and renderings for the new
restaurant are expected to be released by Spring 2025 along with the final occupancy date for
50 Scollard.

“Salt Grass & Rare will feature a modern dining room, bar & lounge, and grand terrace within a
lush green space with water features. The restaurant’s design will be a collaboration between
Forma Officium Architects and the restaurant group’s in-house design team. The menu will be
led by chef Derek Von Raesfeld with further details to be revealed closer to the grand opening,” said the news release.

“We are excited to unveil Salt Grass & Rare, a distinctive approach to fine dining in Yorkville,”
said Michael Dabic, co-owner of Salt Grass & Rare. “Our unique twist on the modern steakhouse and its focus on culinary excellence will also showcase the latest trends and developments in architecture, design, and art.”

Lanterra said 50 Scollard, located in the heart of Bloor-Yorkville, will be a 41-storey ultra-luxury residential
tower comprised of 129 suites units ranging from 1,200 to over 5,000 square feet with almost all
residences featuring elevators that open directly into the unit, and most floors reserved for one to two units maximum.

“The project will set an unprecedented standard of excellence while redefining city living, bringing new levels of elegance and hotel-inspired service to a select few,” said the company. “Raising the bar for opulent living, 5-star amenities provided by Forest Hill Group will include: chauffeured house car service for resident use, car wash facility, pet spa, valet parking, and an exclusively stocked wine lounge, amongst many other special and unique offerings.

“50 Scollard will be unlike anything the Toronto market has seen, designed by Foster + Partners, led by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Norman Foster, extraordinary interiors by Contract Magazine’s Designer of the Year Alessandro Munge of Studio Munge, and innovative outdoor spaces from Boston’s premier landscape architects, Stoss Landscape Urbanism. Lanterra is also proud to feature Molteni&C Dada Engineered kitchens in every suite at 50 Scollard with unmatched sophistication, innovation and style.”

Source: https://retail-insider.com/