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Gourmet Committee

Since many heads are better than one, last year MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE set up a “committee of foodies” to make the most of each member’s ideas and provide a rich and original schedule of events. Here is the 2020 vintage:

Geneviève Vézina-Montplaisir

Geneviève Vézina-Montplaisir

Caribou

Coeditor of Caribou magazine, Geneviève is interested in everything and anything to do with Quebec food culture. She loves meeting the movers and shakers of the local culinary scene, telling their stories and shining a light on their craft.

Dernière découverte gourmande :
le bar à vin nature Vinvinvin

Elise Tastet

Élise Tastet

Tastet

Élise has been involved in the world of gastronomyfrom a very young age. She is the founderand president of tastet.ca, which boasts over2 million annual visitors and features morethan 1,300 Quebec restaurants in its listings.

Dernière découverte gourmande :
les restos Vesta, Mano Cornuto et Beba

Karine Poirier

Karine Poirier

Director of Sales, Sponsorship at L’Équipe Spectra, Karine loves to discover new places. If you bump into her at a restaurant, there’s a good chance you’ll find her close to the kitchen, chatting to the staff – glass of orange wine in hand!


Dernière découverte gourmande :
le bistro Tendresse, resto écoresponsable

Evelyne Langlois Paquette

Evelyne Langlois-Paquette

Manager of Government Affairs at L’Équipe Spectra, Evelyne is responsible for promoting gastronomy as a vehicle for cultural development, tourism, and the economy.


Dernière découverte gourmande :
les vins d’appellation Etna Rosso


Sabine Girard

Sabine Girard

Project Manager and Head of Logistics for Evenko’s gastronomy wing, Sabine is dedicated to the promotion of local cuisine through events that shine a light on the talented restaurateurs and quality produce of Quebec.

Dernière découverte gourmande :
le Bar St-Denis et le vin Les Parcelles Tête Nat’ Igny Rosé 2018

Catherine Lessard

Catherine Lessard

A3 Québec

Project Manager and Head of Logistics for Evenko’s gastronomy wing, Sabine is dedicated to the promotion of local cuisine through events that shine a light on the talented restaurateurs and quality produce of Quebec.

Dernière découverte gourmande :
être capable d’ouvrir moi-même mes huîtres !

Laurent Saulnier

Laurent Saulnier

Senior Director of Programming and Cultural Events, and Vice-President of Festival Operations at L’Équipe Spectra, Laurent is the heart and ears of the Francos and the Montreal International Jazz Festival.

Dernière découverte gourmande :
le restaurant Ikanos

Cynthia Langlais

Cynthia Langlais

Program Coordinator for the Nuit Gourmande, Cynthia’s mission is to share her culinary discoveries and spread the word about the talented people behind them.

Dernière découverte gourmande :
les gousses d’asclépiades de Gourmet Sauvage et le champignon crinière de lion des 400 pieds de champignon

Julie Martel

Julie Martel

Project Manager at L’Équipe Spectra, Julie has a passion for the cuisine, public markets and local produce of Quebec.


Dernière découverte gourmande :
le restaurant Hélicoptère