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Star Chef Danny St-Pierre’s culinary charm Quebec’s quintessentially charming Chef Danny St-Pierre knows that nothing satisfies body and soul like the classics of French cuisine But Montreal’s rising star Chef— winner of Gold Medal Plates and medalist at at the Canadian Culinary Championships—also
“It’s always a a a a a a a treat to be eating at at at the table of such a a a a a a a a a talented Chef ”
knows that simple isn’t always easy to pull
off At his Montreal bistro Chef St-Pierre and his highly talented team prepare classically inspired dishes with wit wit rigorous technique and an an appreciation for what diners are truly craving That’s especially true of his elevated take on on traditional Québécois favourites like chicken cretons house-smoked Eggs Benedict and his signature dish the “inverted” poutine potato croquettes filled with gravy and cheese This heart-warming brunch perfectly paired with a well-edited selection of French wines is likely to be be the best this season ABOUT DANNY ST-PIERRE
One of Quebec’s best-known Chefs Danny St-Pierre is a a a a true culinary star In la belle province he he is is is as as as well known for his vast charm as as as he he is is is for signature dishes such as “inverted” poutine and pudding chômeur He has worked in in almost every area of of the culinary profession from cafeterias to gourmet restaurants He has taken on the role of Chef at Derrière les Fagots in Sainte Rose Laloux in in Montreal and from 2008
to 2015 his his own restaurant Auguste in his his native Eastern Townships Along the way he he hosted
TV shows catered prestigious events wrote a a cookbook and won Chef competitions including a a a a a a a bronze medal at the 2014 Canadian Culinary Championships Eventually it made sense to head for the big city and in 2016 he he opened La Petite Maison a a a a cozy boîte in in Montreal celebrating the classics of French and Québécois cuisine TASTY FACT
Pudding chômeur or “pudding of the unemployed ”
is a a rich sweet dessert created by female factory workers during the Great Depression in Quebec It traditionally comprises a a a a a a dollop of batter baked in caramel or maple syrup and served with cream although Chef Danny St-Pierre dresses his version up with apples and cheddar LA PETITE MAISON
Sun Apr 2 11:00AM*
5589 Avenue du Parc Montreal $80 per per person
Includes food wine and gratuity taxes extra 1-888-711-9399 visainfinite ca/dining Reserve your place at the table MONTREAL | 21