Danny Ng Legacy:
Feeding the Community

From one man's passion to a sustainable mission for Montreal.

This site is dedicated to the memory of Danny (Wing Chai) Ng and the continuation of his work. Beyond his biography and his love for restaurants, today we are transforming this heritage into concrete action for food security in the Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension borough and across Montreal.

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Danny Ng, the joy of sharing a good meal

The Legacy

A Culinary Heritage

The story of Resto Danny begins long before today. It started in 1975, in the kitchen of a restaurant in Rouyn-Noranda, with the meeting of Wing Chai "Danny" Ng (born February 2, 1950, in Hong Kong) and Lorraine Adam.

Immigrated to Canada with a passion for cooking, Danny devoted his life to the restaurant business, notably as the owner of Park Lane, a popular Sino-Quebecois restaurant in Montreal (on Park Avenue then Rosemont Boulevard). His passion wasn't so much haute cuisine but the simple and essential pleasure of eating well and feeding the people around him well.

Following his passing on November 6, 2025, his son Ricky wishes to transform this family heritage into a sustainable resource for the community. Resto Danny was born from this desire: to offer Saint-Michel what Danny offered all his life — hot, comforting, and accessible food.

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The Danny Ng Family Fund

Created in partnership with the Foundation of Greater Montréal (FGM), this philanthropic fund perpetuates Danny's vision of generosity.

Our Mission

To perpetuate Danny Ng's legacy by propelling food security innovation in Montreal. Rooted in the family's experience in the Villeray and Rosemont neighborhoods, the fund is committed to supporting sustainable community solutions to provide healthy, dignified, and affordable food to Montreal residents.

How it works

The fund is managed in perpetuity by The Foundation of Greater Montréal. The income generated helps subsidize local initiatives fighting hunger and social isolation.

Ricky Ng-Adam

Ricky Ng-Adam

Fund Advisor

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The Project: Resto Danny

"Resto Danny" is the physical embodiment of this mission. More than just a tribute, it is a community cafeteria project located in the Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension borough.

Accessibility

Providing nutritious meals at a low or variable price for neighborhood residents.

Dignity

Creating a warm meeting space, breaking isolation, faithful to Danny's hospitable spirit.

Local Roots

A place by and for the Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension community.

A Sustainable Model

To ensure the sustainability and quality of operations, the Resto Danny project aims for an operational partnership with Resto Plateau.

A key player in the social economy since 1992, Resto Plateau has unique expertise in socio-professional integration and food service management. This prospective partnership would allow Resto Danny to benefit from a solid structure while training the next generation in the kitchen.

Targeted Impact

  • Increased food security in Saint-Michel
  • Job creation and kitchen training
  • Sustainable social economy model

How to Contribute

Your support helps grow the Danny Ng Family Fund and bring the Resto Danny project to life.

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"He didn't just have a passion for cooking, he had a passion for feeding the people around him well."