The 8th edition of Les Lauriers de la gastronomie québécoise, a Montreal-based non-profit founded in 2018 to recognize and promote excellence in Quebec gastronomy, held its crowning Gala des Lauriers last night at the Centre Pierre-Péladeau’s Salle Pierre-Mercure. In what felt like a formal gala, the room was full and lively.
Danny St-Pierre hosted the evening, promising a faster awards ceremony than in previous editions so everyone can properly enjoy the rest of the evening. The jury is chaired by François-Emmanuel Nicol, chef and owner of the two-Michelin-starred Tanière3 in Quebec City.
St-Pierre’s opening remarks spoke warmly about passion and innovation, describing restaurants as homes and essential ecosystems, and that the Lauriers aim to establish a rigorous approach to highlighting culinary professions.
For his first address, François-Emmanuel Nicol adopts a more political tone, highlighting the importance of the Lauriers as a lever for Québec’s culinary culture and terroir. That’s why, according to him, he chose his jury by selecting professionals from different branches of the industry.
“Being Québécois is not measured by the size of the family tree, but by the depth of the roots,” he adds at the end of his speech.
In the winners’ speeches, one theme often comes up: creating a link between producers, artisans, and consumers to showcase local products.
Finally, a big announcement this year: The Lauriers de la Gastronomie Gala will take place in Quebec City next year and will alternate with Montreal every two years!
And the Lauriers Go To…
Artisans of the year
Jean Morin, Fromagerie du Presbytère
A great honour for him, as his four children are part of the family business. A whole village supports him.
Producer of the year
Elisabeth Grenier and Alexandre Landry, Ferme Rustique
The couple settled in the countryside 20 years ago after spending their lives in the city, driven by their values, their commitment to a circular economy, and animal welfare. They raise pork, beef, and chicken.
Culinary culture outreach
Normand Laprise, Toqué!
He thanked both his family at home and in the restaurant world. He said he is very proud of the next generation in restaurants as well as in agricultural and artisanal production in the province.
Gastronomic event of the year
Festival des champignons du Kamouraska
It is a signature event of the region, with nearly 15 years of work behind it. It is a showcase to discover the forest terroir of upper Kamouraska in all its forms.
Gastronomic tourism award
The project began with Kim Côté’s desire (Côté Est) to retreat into the forest. There, she discovered an incredibly rich forest terroir that he wanted to share with curious visitors and enthusiasts.
Business or initiative of the year
A small team, big fans of innovation working to structure Quebec’s food ecosystem. Promoting the consumption of local processed products instead of those from abroad.
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