Your guide to Omnivore 2016

The Omnivore food festival takes place September 16 to 19 in association with the Society for Arts and Technology [SAT]. 2016 marks the fifth year this traveling celebration of gastronomy hits Montréal.

This year’s theme highlights “young cuisine”, as noted by founder Luc Dubanchet. In an editorial on the official site, Dubanchet acknowledges the culinary landscape in Montréal forged by the likes of Normand Laprise, Au Pied de Cochon and the guys of Joe Beef. However, this year’s festival focuses on the new generation of culinary talent whose prowess is fortified year after year—as exemplified by some of their popular establishments.

Masterclasses

The Masterclasses are one of the most highly anticipated events of the festival. They showcase cooking demonstrations and lectures by some of the most creative culinary minds, both locally and internationally. Some of this year’s masterclass hosts will be Leigh Roper (Foxy), John Winter Russell (Candide), Johnathan Rassi (400 Coups), Juan Lopez & Samuel Pinard (Farine), Patrice Demers (Patrice Pâtissier), Aaron Langille (Le Diplomate) as well as international guests such as Pedro de Artagao (Irajà), Daniel Burns (Luksus) and Daniel Eddy (Rebelle).

Tickets for the Masterclass demonstrations are free, but they sell out fast. Reserve here.

Extra Dinners

An Extra Dinner event will be held on Friday, September 16, starting at 7:30 p.m. This dinner features three chefs from three different cultures coming together to offer you an unforgettable dinner experience that explores six courses of inspired cuisine and wine. This year, the Extra Dinner is hosted by Pedro de Artagão, Daniel Eddy and Patrice Demers.

Price: $120 (tax included) per person. Only 30 seats available! Reserve here.

Soupers des pas bons

In previous years, Omnivore has hosted dinner events at various restaurants around town called “damned dinners”. This year, these damned dinners have become “the no good dinners.” Truly, it’s in name only: these dinners are anything but “no good.” Visiting chefs are paired with local chefs to host unforgettable dinner events. Reservations to be made directly with the restaurant.

hotel-herman Friday September 16^th – 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Daniel Burns of New York’s Luksus teams up with Marc-Alexandre Mercier at Hôtel Herman (5171 Saint-Laurent Boulevard)

Reservations: 514-278-7000 hotelherman@gmail.com

Sunday September 18^th– 7 p.m. to 11 p.m

Julien Burlat from Dôme Sur Mer and Le Dôme of Belgium joins Charles-Antoine Crête at Montreal Plaza (6230 Saint-Hubert Street)

Reservations: 514-903-6230

Monday September 19^th – 7 p.m. to 11 p.m

Guillaume Foucault from Pertica in France cooks with John Winter Russell at Candide (551 Saint Martin Street)

Reservations: 514-447-2717

omnivorious-badoit Omnivorious par Badoit

The Omnivore world tour ends in style every year with a giant party that promises to be THE food party of the year. Join 14 chefs as they take over the entire SAT to provide bites from some of the best culinary talent around. Come hungry and prepare to have your mind blown!

Saturday, September 17 – 7 p.m.

Tickets: $39.25 + tax. Reserve here.

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