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Québec Chefs

Anne Desjardins

Anne Desjardins

Anne Desjardins is the Executive Chef and owner of l'Eau à la Bouche in St-Adèle, Québec. Renowned for her strong belief in the quality of local produce and regional specialties, she has been called the best chef in Canada by the New York Times, was honored as the chef of America's Top Tables by Gourmet magazine, and was recently awarded the prestigious Prix Renaud-Cyr. She was also named Chevalier de l'Ordre national du Québec in 2002.



Marie-Chantal Lepage

Marie-Chantal Lepage

Marie-Chantal Lepage, Executive Chef Château Bonne Entente near Québec City, was named Chef of the Year in 2000 by the Société des Chefs Cuisiniers et Pâtissiers du Québec (SCCPQ). Chef Lepage's culinary style is a "Taste of Québec" from start to finish. She is passionate when it comes to regional products, integrating them flawlessly into haute cuisine.



Laurent Decur

Laurent Godbout

Laurent Godbout, is the Executive chef of Chez l'Épicer and Version, in Old Montréal. He is the winner of several culinary competitions, including first place in Les Toques de Natrel. At his restaurant, he uses products from the land, savvy mixtures of flavors, French and Asian influences, all of which contribute to Chez L'Épicier's personality.