A massive one meter octopus paired with vegetables in a way that feels cinematic. The contrast is wild and slightly intimidating. This is cooking with presence. The octopus dominates the plate.

Celebrity chef Bobby Flay at a live cooking demonstraton. - Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images For all but the most experienced or merely cavalier among us, octopus can be pretty tricky to make at home.

To prepare the octopus and stewed beans, start with the mollusk, already eviscerated and cleaned. Immerse it in plenty of salted water for about 30 minutes (1). If you prefer, you can also dip the ...

Located in the heart of historic Gastown since 2010, L’Abattoir is situated in a refurbished 19th-century heritage ...