Animl Marks Bo Bichette’s Toronto Return with Limited-Time “Bo Dog” at $126

Toronto restaurant Animl marks Bo Bichette’s return to the city this week with a new menu feature tied directly to the Blue Jays vs. Mets series running June 29 to July 1.

The concept builds on earlier attention the restaurant gained after a viral campaign that offered “free steak for life” if Bichette re-signed with the Blue Jays. Now that the player returns to Toronto as part of the visiting New York Mets roster, Animl shifts that storyline into a limited-edition food release.

A Menu Item Linked to a Contract Number

The restaurant created the Bo Dog, priced at $126, referencing Bichette’s reported $126 million, three-year deal with the Mets.

The dish reimagines a classic hot dog format using premium ingredients that normally appear in fine dining.

Each Bo Dog includes:

• Wagyu hot dog
• Truffle corn relish
• Butter-poached Atlantic lobster
• Seared Quebec foie gras

This combination places stadium-style food into a luxury dining context while supporting Animl’s event-driven menu approach.

Charity-Focused Sales Model

Animl confirmed that all proceeds from Bo Dog sales go directly to Bo Bichette’s charity. The restaurant positions the release as a fundraising initiative connected to the player’s return to Toronto.

In addition, the campaign links sports culture with community support while tying the dish to a specific baseball series.

Limited Availability During Series Dates

The Bo Dog will be available starting June 29 and will run only while the Mets are in Toronto.

Interest is expected to align with game days at Rogers Centre, when fan traffic in the Entertainment District typically increases.

About Animl

Animl is a Toronto-based restaurant known for experimental, event-linked menu concepts that respond to cultural and sports moments in the city. The restaurant frequently introduces limited-time dishes tied to major public events and local storylines.