L’Abattoir welcomes special guest, Pastry Chef Patrice Demers on Wednesday, October 18th

L’Abattoir welcomes guest chef Patrice Demers to an indulgent
culmination of 13th anniversary celebrations

L’Abattoir Restaurant is thrilled to announce an unforgettable evening of culinary indulgence to conclude a season of events celebrating their 13th anniversary. Renowned Pastry Chef, Patrice Demers will join L’Abattoir’s own talented Pastry Chef, Oliver Bernardino on Wednesday, October 18th, at 6:00pm for an unforgettable evening of both savoury and sweet creations.

Having recently opened Sabayon in Montreal in August, Chef Demers brings with him a wealth of experience, having operated the renowned Patrice Pâtissier in Montreal for eight remarkable years in addition to teaching his craft with L’École Valrhona in Brooklyn, New York. He is widely regarded as one of Canada’s leading Pastry Chefs and his visit to the West Coast promises to be unforgettable.

Oliver Bernardino, Pastry Chef at L’Abattoir, expressed his excitement about the event, saying, “It’s an honour to collaborate with Chef Patrice Demers, who’s career I’ve followed from afar before meeting him in Montreal last summer. Together, we’ve crafted a menu that combines our unique styles and will focus on both savoury and sweet flavours”.

The evening’s menu, meticulously curated by these two extraordinary chefs, will feature an array of indulgent dishes:

L’Abattoir x Pastry Chef Patrice Demers
Dinner Menu

L’Abattoir bread service

Pommes duchesse
Caramelized onions, béarnaise sauce

Grilled mushrooms
Cauliflower, brown butter, juniper, bay leaf

“Cheesecake” au chèvre frais
Roasted beet, haskap berry, smoked bread

Purple cow float
Coronation grape, vanilla bean, Verjus

Roasted squash ice cream
Pumpkin seed praline, quince

Duo of autumn pudding
Sultana, caramelized apple, rum

Hukambi chocolate crémeux
Coffee, pecan

Tickets for this exclusive event will be available starting on September 12th. The cost is $175 per guest, plus applicable taxes and gratuity, and includes the option of alcoholic or non-alcoholic pairings. Guests will be seated at communal long tables in L’Abattoir’s Private Dining Room. A limited number of tickets are available on L’Abattoir’s website.

L’Abattoir wishes to extend its sincere gratitude to Valrhona for their generous support in providing their incredible chocolate products for this event.

ABOUT L’ABATTOIR | Located in the heart of historic Gastown since 2010, L’Abattoir is situated in a refurbished 19th­ Century heritage brick ­and­ beam building that pays homage to its history as the site of Vancouver’s first jail in the city’s main meat­packing district. Today, L’Abattoir has staked its claim as one of Canada’s best restaurants with a diverse array of French­-inspired West Coast fare focusing on locally sourced, seasonal ingredients along with an ever­ changing selection of classic and signature cocktails and a broad list of BC and imported wines.

Whether in its bar and lounge, elevated dining room or glass­ and­ steel­ accented atrium, L’Abattoir offers dinner six nights a week from 5:00pm on Tuesday to Sunday. L’Abattoir also offers a beautifully appointed Private Dining Room that is completely separate from the restaurant dining room and is available to book for lunch or dinner, seven days a week for corporate events, weddings or other celebrations.

217 Carrall Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2J2 | 604­.568­.1701 | labattoir.ca

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