The Devour! Golden Tines Award Brunch – Cabane à Sucre Takeover hosted by Jean-Sébastien Giguère

Experience a unique blend of festive celebration as Chef Jean-Sébastien Giguère of La Cabane du Coureur turns our brunch on its head with a delightful cabane à sucre takeover! Indulge in a maple-infused breakfast of champions while we honour remarkable filmmakers with the prestigious Golden Tine Awards in five categories: Best Animation, Best Short Documentary, Best Short Drama, Best Feature Documentary, and Best Feature Drama. The winners of these awards are selected by our esteemed jury members, including venerated Montréal-based food writer Lesley Chesterman, the Chair of Destination BC Ingrid Jarrett, and Nova Scotia-based filmmaker Scott Simpson.

Ticket Price: $50.00, includes brunch and beverages
Sponsored by Office of Acadian Affairs & Francophonie, Barrelling Tide Distillery, and L’Acadie Vineyards
Menu coming soon!

Jean-Sébastien Giguère

Jean-Sébastien Giguère is a Montréal-based chef whose culinary journey began with his Italian grandmother and culminated at the esteemed Toqué!. A pivotal figure in numerous restaurant openings, he now serves as executive chef and partner at Cogir Restaurants, overseeing multiple concepts including Le Coureur des Bois, Restaurant h3, La Cabane du Coureur, and Climats at Time Out Market MTL. His cuisine beautifully blends Québec’s terroir with global influences. Additionally, he is the author of Climats, a cookbook that explores the flavours of Québec, harmonizing the region’s culinary offerings with the rhythm of its seasons. @cabaneducoureur @restaurantcoureurdesbois @restauranth3 @loungeh3 @terrassealize @climats_brasserie

The Devour! Golden Tines Award Jury

Lesley Chesterman

Montréal native Lesley Chesterman attended ITHQ, before working as a professional pastry chef and cooking teacher in Montréal and France. She served as the restaurant critic at the Montreal Gazette for 20 years, with work appearing in numerous international publications. A regular contributor to Radio-Canada shows, she has authored such award-winning cookbooks as Make Every Dish Delicious and Un week-end chez Lesley, and has another cookbook scheduled for release this year: En Accord, a book focused on wine with food pairings. Now president of the prestigious Eastern Canada jury for The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, Chesterman also writes a newsletter on Substack called Lick my Plate and co-hosts the podcast Salt Lick. In May 2025, Chesterman was made a Commander of the Order of Montréal. @lesleychestrman

Ingrid Jarrett

Ingrid Jarrett is an influential leader in the tourism sector, serving as Chair of the board for Destination British Columbia and the first-ever female President and CEO of the British Columbia Hotel Association (BCHA). With over three decades of experience, she has held key roles at Fairmont Hotels, the Watermark Beach Resort, and various tourism boards, including Tourism Victoria and the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association. Ingrid has been a driving force in supporting the hospitality industry through COVID-19 recovery, advocacy for short-term rental legislation, and emergency management initiatives. Passionate about local culinary arts, she mentors small farmers and enjoys skiing, fishing, and travelling. @ingridsjar

Scott Simpson

Scott Simpson, based in Nova Scotia, is a filmmaker dedicated to crafting intelligent, emotionally resonant narratives. With over seven years at the National Film Board, he produced approximately 200 short films aimed at educating children on environmental issues. His notable projects tackle Indigenous perspectives, climate change, and gender disparities in ocean research. Following the success of his award-winning short films Terminal Lunch and December, 1917, Scott founded Playmaker Films to create socially relevant, high-concept narratives. His first feature, Touch & Go, starred Jeff Douglas and Elliot Page. A passionate mentor, Scott also teaches, coaches hockey, and enjoys making pizza every Friday. @scottsimpson17