Hawksworth x Jonathan Gushue | Collaboration Dinner

Hawksworth x Gushue Collaboration Dinner

Hawksworth Restaurant Announces Exclusive Collaboration Dinner
with Canadian Chef Jonathan Gushue and David Hawksworth

Hawksworth Restaurant is thrilled to announce an exclusive culinary collaboration with renowned Canadian Chef Jonathan Gushue. This exquisite dining experience on Sunday, July 14th, showcases the culinary mastery of Chef Gushue alongside Chef David Hawksworth and his team, including Hawksworth’s Head Chef  Sylvain Assie, and Pastry Chef Marissa Gonzalez. Together, they will present guests with a meticulously crafted seven-course menu featuring the finest locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, highlighting the casual excellence of contemporary Canadian cuisine at its finest.

With over two decades of culinary expertise, Chef Jonathan Gushue is celebrated for his inventive approach to cooking that centers around tradition, locality and imagination. Gushue has consulted for notable establishments such as the world renowned Fogo Island Inn (in his home province of Newfoundland) The Elora Mill Hotel and Spa and at Ontario’s Langdon Hall where he helped secure its place on the S. Pellegrino list of World’s Best Restaurants. His international experience includes two years cooking in Japan as well as time spent in London, England.  His remarkable culinary style and sophistication can currently be found at The Gate in Grey Highlands, Ontario, the restaurant he recently co-founded alongside front-of-house veteran Jennifer Belanger. Gushue is a Relais & Châteaux Grand Chef and has earned accolades such as the Tattinger Award of Excellence in Cuisine (2008) and Canadian Chef of the Year (2010).

“I have huge admiration for Chef Jonathan Gushue and am honoured to welcome him to Hawksworth Restaurant for an unforgettable evening”, says Chef David Hawksworth. “The opportunity to collaborate with such a talented chef will spark inspiration in our entire culinary team, while highlighting our passion for bringing our guests truly unique culinary experiences.” 

Using the finest locally sourced ingredients, the menu includes flavours that shine in the summer months. Highlights from the evenings menu include: chilled heirloom tomato water, confit tomato, compressed watermelon, iberico ham crostini
followed by sablefish, chanterelle, peach, green garlic broth
and for dessert caramelized nectarine, sourdough brown sugar cake bourbon, mascarpone. The full menu for the evening can be found at www.hawksworthrestaurant.com

This dinner experience is priced at $198.00 per person for the seven-course menu and guests can enhance their dining experience with exceptional wine pairings, carefully curated by the talented Hawksworth sommelier team, led by Chris Reilly priced at $90.00 per guest. A percentage of the evening’s proceeds will be donated to Growing Chefs, helping kids connect with food.

Reservations are available for the Hawksworth x Gushue Collaboration Dinner via Tock link here or by calling Hawksworth Restaurant at 604.673.7000. Space is limited.

About Hawksworth Restaurant:
Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, Hawksworth Restaurant sets forth contemporary Canadian cuisine with ingredient-driven dishes that celebrate the region and the season. Approachable menus reflect creativity and spontaneity, whilst demonstrating the highly skilled technique and relentless drive for perfection that have become the hallmark of its culinary team. With an extensive and award-winning wine list to match, alongside a dedicated house cocktail program, Hawksworth is grown up and glamorous, yet relaxed and welcoming, ready to deliver an array of memorable dining experiences. Three distinctive rooms, including Hawksworth Cocktail Bar, are complemented by two elegant private spaces, available for groups and special events. Six-time winner of Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Award’s ‘Best Upscale Restaurant’, Hawksworth Restaurant is currently ranked #20 in Canada by Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants, is MICHELIN Guide Recommended, featured on La Liste’s prestigious World’s Best Restaurants, and is the only restaurant in Vancouver to hold the esteemed Forbes Travel Guide Four Star Rating. Open daily for lunch and dinner, call 604.673.7000 for reservations or visit www.hawksworthrestaurant.com

Media release and image provided by Anabelle Hawksworth, Hawksworth PR.