BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/Halifax X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Halifax BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1014@devourfest.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251024T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251024T223000 DTSTAMP:20250904T135911Z URL:https://devourfest.com/program/devour-chefs-short-gala-dinner-4/ SUMMARY:Devour! Chefs & Short Gala Dinner DESCRIPTION:Join us for Devour!’s signature showpiece event that has been presented worldwide\, from Fogo Island to The Bahamas\, from Sonoma to Ne w York. This exclusive degustation dinner will feature five acclaimed chef s from Montréal\, each creating a unique dish inspired by a short film sc reened right in the hall with the diners. The dinner will be hosted by Pat rick St-Vincent from La Table Ronde and confirmed chefs include Janice Tie fenbach (Elena\, Gia)\, Ariel Schor (Beba)\, Danny Smiles (Le Violon)\, An tonin Mousseau-Rivard (Le Mousso) and Stephanie Labelle (Patisserie Rhubar be)\, with the evening’s wines curated by Sommelier Ryan Gray (Nora Gray \, Elena\, and Gia). \n\nFilm Program:\nAmoris Pomum directed by Felipe Sa nguinetti\nLoc Lac directed by Bun Chaï Ly\nTrufas directed by Felipe San guinetti\nDish Pit directed by Anna Hopkins\nI See directed by Noémie Ech aquan &\; Julie Ottawa\n\nTicket Price: $199.00 per guest\, includes wi ne pairings \nMust be 19+ to attend\nSponsored by East Port Properties\, Visa Infinite\, Lindsay Construction\, JR Mahoney\, Konrads + Callebaut\, Devour Seafood   Partnership\, Barrelling Tide Distillery\, Chef Works\, and Community Partners: The North Grove and Allbright Life\n\nMenu and win e pairings coming soon!\n\nPlease note: We cannot accommodate dietary rest rictions at this dinner due to the set menu and visiting chefs.\n\nNote: I f dinner shows sold out\, please check back for additional ticket releases as the date approaches.\n\nThe Chefs\n\nJanice Tiefenbach\n\nJanice Tiefe nbach is the Executive Chef at Gia Vin &\; Grill in Montréal and co-au thor of Salad Pizza Wine: And Many More Good Things from Elena. Inspired b y traditional Italian cuisine\, her human and intuitive approach to cookin g celebrates the best of Québec’s local ingredients. Originally from On tario\, Janice has lived and worked in Montréal for over 20 years since c oming to study fine arts at Concordia University. Québec is now her home\ , and she is passionate about all things Italian\, especially handmade pas ta. @staniceb @giagiagiamtl @elenamontreal\n\nAriel Schor\n\nAri Schor is the chef and co-owner of Restaurant Beba in Verdun\, where he serves dishe s rooted in historic\, Old World cuisine. Originally from Argentina and ra ised in Winnipeg\, Ari spent six years as chef de cuisine at Montréal’s celebrated Liverpool House\, where he developed his unique style and deep ened his understanding of hospitality. In 2019\, he and his brother Pablo opened Beba\, a neighbourhood gem that reflects their heritage and dedicat ion to sourcing singular ingredients. At Beba\, Ari emphasizes the importa nce of food with history—dishes that carry the weight of tradition\, tel l the stories of past generations\, and celebrate the techniques and flavo urs passed down through time. @donlardo @restaurantbeba\n\nDanny Smiles\n\ nChef Danny Smiles is a celebrated Montréal chef renowned for his innovat ive cuisine\, deeply influenced by his Italian and Egyptian heritage. His rise to fame began as a finalist on Top Chef Canada\, paving the way for h is roles as executive chef at Le Bremner and the Willow Inn\, where he sho wcased his commitment to quality and creativity through locally sourced in gredients. His career is marked by national acclaim and high-profile cater ing ventures\, serving artists like Nick Cave and Radiohead. In June 2024\ , he opened his first restaurant\, Le Violon\, which quickly garnered reco gnition\, including being ranked Canada’s Best New Restaurant 2025 by Ca nada’s 100 Best. In its inaugural year\, Le Violon has also earned a spo t in the MICHELIN Guide’s Recommended List for 2025. Currently\, Danny m esmerizes guests at Double's Late Night\, a vibrant hotspot known for its inventive dishes. @chefdannysmiles @leviolonmontreal \n\nAntonin Mousseau- Rivard\n\nAntonin Mousseau-Rivard is a celebrated chef based in Montréal and the founder of Le Mousso\, a restaurant acclaimed for its bold\, creat ive interpretation of Québec cuisine. With roots in a family of renowned artists\, Antonin artfully merges gastronomy and artistic expression in hi s culinary creations. His innovative approach has garnered significant rec ognition\, positioning him as one of Canada’s most influential culinary voices. Committed to sourcing local ingredients and pushing culinary bound aries\, he continually reinvents traditional flavours\, captivating diners and critics alike with his unique vision for modern Québec cuisine. @lem ousso\n\nStéphanie Labelle\n\nChef Stéphanie Labelle is a passionate cul inary artist known for her innovative approach to pastry. After completing her studies at ITHQ\, she honed her skills in acclaimed kitchens\, includ ing a transformative stint with Pierre Hermé in Paris. Stephanie has work ed alongside esteemed mentors like Bertrand Bazin and Hans Brouillet\, per fecting techniques from wedding cakes to artisanal breads. Her diverse exp eriences culminated in the opening of her own pastry shop\, Patisserie Rhu barbe\, in the vibrant Plateau Mont-Royal. Committed to combining traditio n with creativity\, Chef Labelle continually delights her customers with e xquisite desserts that reflect her love for the craft and the art of bakin g. @rhubarbe_mtl\n\nThe Sommelier\n\nRyan Gray\n\nRyan Gray is a lifelong Montrealer and proud father of two little girls. As the founder\, co-owner \, and wine director of Nora Gray\, Elena\, and Gia restaurants\, he has m ade a significant mark on the culinary scene. After studying wine at ITHQ\ , Ryan began his career at Joe Beef in 2006\, later managing Liverpool Hou se\, where he met chef Emma Cardarelli. In 2011\, they opened Nora Gray\, specializing in local Italian fare and featuring one of the first natural wine lists in Canada. With the launch of Elena in 2018 and Gia Vin &\; Grill in 2021\, Ryan has received numerous accolades\, including being nam ed “Best Sommelier in Canada” in 2022. @ryangraymtl @noragrayresto @el enamontreal @giagiagiamtl\n\nThe Films\n\nAmoris Pomum\n\nA mouth-watering ode to tomatoes\, Amoris Pomum features narration by actor Ricardo Darín \, intertwined with Pablo Neruda’s poetic celebration of beauty.\nUrugua y\, 2024\, 4 minutes\nDirector Felipe Sanguinetti\n\nLoc Lac\n\nSinn Ran g oes home and cooks. As he prepares\, he recalls his childhood memories of cooking and eating with his Aunt.\nFrance\, 2025\, 7 minutes\nDirector Bun Chaï Ly\n\nTrufas\n\nAmidst fallen leaves\, truffles lie hidden\, promis ing fortune for those skilled enough to uncover their secrets in culinary woodlands.\nItaly\, 2024\, 4 minutes\nDirector Felipe Sanguinetti\n\nDish Pit\n\nA former cook turned dishwasher secretly prepares a gourmet meal af ter hours\, reigniting his culinary dreams and sparking unexpected relatio nships.\nCanada\, 2025\, 13 minutes\nDirector Anna Hopkins\n\nNi Wapiten ( I See)\n\nNi Wapiten follows a child’s whimsical journey through the woo ds to a community dump\, where he creatively reuses waste to build a bear\ , symbolizing the importance of respecting Mother Earth.\nCanada\, 2023\, 3 minutes\nDirectors Noémie Echaquan\, Julie Ottawa\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://devourfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/0 8/Chefs-Shorts-Gala-Dinner-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:EVENT LOCATION:Devour! 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