Mike Lafaille: the rising star of Caribbean cuisine
Behind the success of Kwizinn lies the inspiring story of Mike Lafaille, a self-taught chef who has overcome numerous challenges.
Interviews
Alexandre Thifault: the Trainer for Restaurateurs
In 2023, Alexandre Thifault set out to inspire the world he had been a part of for over 25 years.
The Acacia Brothers: the dynamic duo of Piklìz
Always bustling, Pikliz perfectly reflects the camaraderie between two passionate brothers: Akim and Abdel Acacia.
Patrice Demers and Marie-Josée Beaudoin in Brooklyn
Patrice Demers and Marie-Josée Beaudoin have taken over the reins of the Fulgurances Laundromat restaurant in Brooklyn.
Jérémie Falissard: Towards excellence and beyond
Interview with Jérémie Falissard, executive chef of Barroco, Foiegwa, Fugazzi and Bon Délire restaurants in Montreal.
5 Questions for Élise Tastet
In partnership with Nespresso, we sat down for coffee with our brilliant founder and CEO Élise Tastet to chat about her morning routine, her inspiration and her life as an entrepreneur.
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Qantu, cacao et chocolat: Love and cacao
As part of the gastronomic component of the Montréal en Lumière festival, the Office montréalais de la gastronomie has launched the 100% Montréal gourmet box. The goal of this box is to invite the hotel, organizational and business communities to promote the work of Montreal artisans, producers and processors as a corporate gift. Through this series of portraits, we invite you to discover them. We start off with Qantu, Cacao et Chocolat!
The art of the Afternoon Tea
We sat down with Fairmont Château Laurier's pastry chef to talk about her journey, her inspiration, and her undying love for afternoon tea.
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Laurent Dagenais and his cookbook “Toujours faim”
Laurent Dagenais welcomed us into his warm and refined home to answer a few questions!
Isabelle Legeron: A story of wine, women, and convictions
The world of wine is fascinating. It abounds with inspiring stories in which wine is the driving force.Among them is the story of a passionate woman who has made a name for herself through her authenticity and uncompromising convictions. Isabelle Legeron is not only the founder of RAW WINE — which brings together natural wine enthusiasts from all over the world — but also the first and only French woman to have obtained the title of Master of Wine. For more than 20 years, she has dedicated herself to the world of wine, and more particularly to the world of natural wine. Here is a glimpse into her journey.
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Jason DeJordy-Morris’ Symphony
Like a conductor with an orchestra, Marcus Montreal's executive chef Jason DeJordy-Morris leads a brigade of 36 cooks. Interview with a virtuoso who's not afraid to improvise.
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Minh Phat: Rising star of Montreal gastronomy
Minh Phat is one of the rising stars of Montreal gastronomy who has been on our radar for a while now. Here's a glimpse into his culinary journey.
Five questions for Alex Bouchard, co-chef of Chez Muffy
Read exclusive profiles of chefs, restaurateurs and businesses in Montreal and Quebec.
Pasta Pooks: The stars of fresh pasta
Driven by a strong passion for cooking and gastronomy, the duo decided, in the midst of a pandemic, to join forces and launch Pasta Pooks.
François Côté: A prophet in his own country
François Côté admits that his favourite part of his job has always been going to the market and meeting the producers.
Massimo Piedimonte: Come hell or high water
After two years of waiting, setbacks and hard work, Chef Massimo Piedimonte is finally ready to open the doors of Cabaret l'Enfer.