Conejo Negro
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | November 2023 |
| Founders | Alycia Wahn, Diego Diaz, Lamine Martindale |
| Headquarters | Toronto , Canada |
Key people | Alycia Wahn (Head Chef), Diego Diaz (Bar Manager), Lamine Martindale (Service Manager) |
| Products | Caribbean, Creole, and Latin American cuisine |
Conejo Negro—which translates to Black Rabbit in Spanish—is a dining establishment located in Toronto's Little Italy district, offering a menu focused on Caribbean, Creole, and Latin American culinary traditions.
History
Since its debut in November 2023, Conejo Negro has blended the distinctive tastes of Caribbean, Creole, and Latin American cuisines. The restaurant is jointly owned by Alycia Wahn, who serves as head chef; Diego Diaz, the bar manager; and Lamine Martindale, responsible for service management. Its name is inspired by the Chinese Zodiac emblem representing the year 2023.
Chef Wahn brings influences from her experiences in Memphis, Nashville, and New Orleans, integrating Creole seasoning blends into numerous recipes. The establishment prioritizes freshly prepared dishes made entirely from scratch, including their own crafted butter.
Recognition
During Toronto's 2024 Michelin Guide awards, Conejo Negro was honored with a Bib Gourmand, one of four new recipients that year. This distinction celebrates eateries delivering "exceptionally good food at moderate prices." The Michelin Guide commended the restaurant for its "generously portioned" offerings encompassing Creole, Caribbean, and Latin flavors such as spiced firecracker shrimp, braised beef, and fried chicken. At the same ceremony, co-owner and general manager Lamine Martindale earned Michelin’s 'Service Award.'
Moreover, Conejo Negro was spotlighted in Toronto Life magazine’s 2024 compilation of the city’s finest new dining venues.