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10/28/2026

A little more Rare, a little earlier. 🥂

Because a beautiful evening doesn’t have to wait until the weekend.

We’re excited to introduce The Early Evening Edit — a new way to experience Rare, thoughtfully created for those who love good food, great company, and a reason to slow down.

Enjoy a specially curated three-course dinner for $47 per person, featuring comforting seasonal flavours and a little something sweet to finish.

Whether it’s an after-work dinner, a midweek date night, or simply an excuse to treat yourself, we believe the little moments deserve to be celebrated, too.

✨ THE EARLY EVENING EDIT
Start November 3th, 2026
🍽 Three Courses | $47 per person
📅 Tuesday – Thursday
🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Same Rare experience. A little earlier in the evening.

Now accepting reservations. Book your table through the link in our bio.

We look forward to spending your early evenings with you. 🤎

10/25/2026

A Season at Rare | Dish 02 🍂

As we continue introducing our Fall & Winter menu, we’re bringing you something a little warmer, a little heartier, and full of the flavours we love about this season.

Maple & Lemongrass Pork Loin 🍁

Beautifully marinated pork loin with maple and lemongrass, served alongside crushed celeriac, roasted Brussels sprouts, and pickled shiitake mushrooms.

Sweet, savoury, earthy, with a little brightness to balance every bite.

It’s a little bit of everything we love about cooking at Rare — taking comforting, familiar ingredients and bringing them together in unexpected ways.

And sometimes, the best way to enjoy a dish is to get a little bit of everything on your fork.

Another dish, another story from our kitchen. And there’s still so much more to share.

One season. Many stories. All at Rare.

📍 Rare Restaurant & Bar | Peterborough, ON
🍽️ Explore our Fall & Winter menu
🥂 Reservations through the link in our bio.

10/22/2026

A Season at Rare | Dish 01 🍂

A new season brings new flavours, fresh inspiration, and a few dishes we’re especially excited to share with you.

Welcome to our Fall & Winter menu series, where we’ll be introducing you to the dishes, ingredients, and little details that make this season at Rare special.

And we’re starting with one of our personal favourites.

Miso-Maple Charred Octopus 🐙

Tender, beautifully charred octopus glazed with miso and maple, served over a creamy white miso & navy bean purée with confit garlic. Paired with pickled mango, Asian pear rémoulade, and a touch of gochujang aioli.

Smoky, sweet, savoury, with just the right amount of brightness.

It’s a little bit of everything we love about cooking at Rare — familiar ingredients, unexpected combinations, and flavours that come together in one perfect bite.

This is only the beginning. We can’t wait to show you what else is on the menu this season.

One season. Many stories. All at Rare.

📍 Rare Restaurant & Bar | Peterborough, ON
🍽️ Explore our Fall & Winter menu
🥂 Reservations through the link in our bio.

10/07/2026

A new season is on the table. 🍂

As the weather gets a little cooler, our menu changes with it. New flavours, seasonal ingredients, and a few dishes we’ve been excited to finally share with you.

Our Fall / Winter menu is now being served.

Come in, get cozy, and discover what’s new at Rare.

Reservations available through our website or by phone.

09/25/2026

Fall & Winter Hours ❄️
As the nights get colder, join us for warm plates, good w**e, and an evening at Rare.
Tuesday–Friday: 4 PM–9 PM
Saturday: 4 PM–10 PM
Reserve your table and let us take care of the rest.

08/27/2026

A final look back at our August Chef’s Tasting ✨

This was our last Chef’s Tasting of 2026, and we couldn’t have asked for a better way to finish the year.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and supported our tasting events throughout the year. Your continued support means so much to our entire team.

We’re already looking forward to welcoming you back for our next Chef’s Tasting. Until then, thank you from all of us at Rare. 🥂

08/10/2026

You may have driven past this little building without knowing what’s waiting inside.

Behind the door is Rare—an intimate dining room, a passionate kitchen, and a team that truly cares about every evening we create.

We’ve been a little quiet on social media lately, so consider this our reintroduction.

Come inside. We’ve missed you.

📍Peterborough, Ontario
Reservations available through our website or by phone.

07/30/2026

There are some evenings that remind us exactly why we do what we do.

Last night’s Chef’s Tasting was one of them.

Six courses, carefully prepared and served one by one, each telling its own story through seasonal ingredients, thoughtful techniques, and a little creativity from our kitchen. Seeing every table slow down, share conversations, and enjoy each course together is what these nights are all about.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us and trusted us with your evening. Your support allows us to keep creating experiences that go beyond dinner.

If you missed this one, don’t worry—our next Chef’s Tasting is already in the works, and we can’t wait to welcome you to the table.

🍷 Stay tuned for the next menu.

07/15/2026

The menu is here. ✨

Six courses moving from delicate oysters with miso and yuzu, through wild shrimp and pickerel, before finishing with coconut, vanilla and roasted sesame panna cotta.

Thoughtful ingredients, French technique and the Asian flavours that continue to shape Rare.
Only 6pm seating available —reserve through our website or call 705-742-3737.

07/14/2026

Duck might not be your usual order—but this one may change that.

Five-spiced roasted duck breast, rich and beautifully seared, balanced with crushed edamame and mint purée, braised radish, sugar peas, rhubarb, and wild honey gastrique. Sweet, savoury, fresh, and a little unexpected—exactly the kind of dish we love creating at Rare.

Come hungry, bring someone who loves trying something different, and let us take care of dinner.

Reserve through our website or give us a call.

Address

Peterborough, ON

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 11pm
Tuesday	11am - 10pm
Wednesday	11am - 10pm
Thursday	11am - 10pm
Friday	11am - 10pm
Saturday	11am - 10pm

Website

http://www.rareculinaryartsstudio.ca/

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