Congress has been around for just over a year, gracing the corner of Peel and Wellington Streets in Collingwood. Jack Stuart stepped in as head chef from the start and has been plating up delicious food ever since. Jack is a stickler for quality and has chosen suppliers who favour one thing and do it well. If it’s not in season, Jack’s not using it and he gets huge amounts of joy from seasonal produce at the absolute pinnacle of its seasonal arc. Going by his Instagram account, he has a thing for the perfect loaf, crusty on the outside, springy on the inside with just the right amount of hole to bread ratio. I think ordering the Tasting Menu is certainly the way to go at Congress, so that you can appreciate the techniques Jack has learned along the way, his flair for innovation and the love he has for what he’s doing.