Fête Chinoise

Torontonians may still remember when % Arabica first arrived in Toronto. The long lines, minimalist aesthetic, and excitement surrounding the brand marked a new moment for Asian lifestyle culture in Canada.⁠
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Behind that expansion is Eugene Chan, founder of Accencis Group, dedicated to introducing and growing Asian brands across North America. Raised between Richmond Hill and Hong Kong, Eugene grew up noticing how Asian businesses could thrive within their own communities while remaining disconnected from mainstream audiences. ⁠
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That early observation would later shape his mission: building cultural bridges through food, lifestyle, and shared experiences that resonate beyond cultural boundaries.⁠
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From specialty coffee and dining concepts to future wellness and family ventures, Eugene continues to build platforms through which Asian culture can be experienced, understood, and embraced by new generations.⁠
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Discover Eugene Chan‘s story: https://www.fetechinoise.ca/blog/2026/eugene-chan⁠
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Brand Builder Eugene Chan redefines how Asian brands reach International audiences 擴建餐飲文化版圖 • 陳汝軒⁠
As featured in Annual Book of Incredible People Edition 11: The Next Chapter⁠
Written by: Deirdre Kelly (English), 文禮 (Chinese)⁠
Venue: % Arabica Yorkdale, Accencis Group Headquarters⁠
Art Direction: Deborah Lau-Yu⁠
Photography: Carol Wang Photography⁠
Photography Assistant: Claudia Hung⁠
Videography: Fête Chinoise Team⁠
Fashion & Styling: Lisa Fang⁠
Makeup & Hair: Kelly Wong⁠
Acknowledgements: Amo Khambule, Victor Lee⁠
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At Mimi Chinese and Sunnys Chinese, Braden Chong’s approach is grounded in reimagination rather than reinvention. His work begins with the understanding that Chinese cuisine is not a single language, but a collection of regional traditions, techniques, and histories that continue to evolve.⁠
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Braden focuses on how Chinese food is experienced: how dishes travel, adapt, and take on new meaning in different contexts, while remaining connected to their origins. This perspective allows space for familiarity and change to exist side by side, often evoking memory or a familiar flavour without separating the two.⁠
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Working closely with his team at Mimi and Sunnys, every dish reflects this approach, with new interpretations, experience, and conversation behind each one.
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Read Braden’s story: https://www.fetechinoise.ca/blog/2026/braden-chong⁠
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Braden Chong: New Flavours in Chinese-Canadian Cuisine 第三代尋味•張一飛⁠
As featured in Annual Book of Incredible People Edition 11: The Next Chapter⁠
Written by: Renée Tse (English), 文禮 (Chinese)⁠
Venue: Mimi Chinese⁠
Art Direction: Deborah Lau-Yu⁠
Photography: Tim Chin⁠
Videography: Fête Chinoise Team⁠
Fashion & Styling: Lisa Fang⁠
Makeup & Hair: Satine Yang⁠
Acknowledgements: Monica Narula⁠
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