Calgary National Meeting - la Chaine des Rotisseurs
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Calgary National Meeting - la Chaine des Rotisseurs
Bailliage du Canada – Chapître du Canada 2014 National Meeting in Review (October 16 – 18, 2014) T he Bailliage de l’Alberta à Calgary was pleased to host the 53nd Grand Chapître du Canada from October 16–18, 2014. Our National Council, visiting provincial and regional Baillis and confrères from across Canada and around the world enjoyed a wonderful weekend of events — surrounded by Calgary’s rich history as reflected in its mix of dynamic big-city energy, cheerful western hospitality and wondrous natural beauty. We were pleased to welcome visiting members of the Chaîne from the United States, Bermuda, the Bahamas and Italy. Joseph and the Cognac (left to right) Kerry and Mark Wilson, Bailli Regional du Calgary; Derry Knaak, Edmonton; and Joseph de Angelis, Grand Officier Maître Restaurateur and owner of La Chaumière. Dinner Dine-Around attendees await at La Chaumière. . The event began Thursday evening with a Chaîne Chef’s Table Dinner Dine-Around offered by four Chaîne member restaurants: La Chaumière, Da Guido Ristorante, the Calgary Petroleum Club and the Ranchman’s Club. Two of these events (La Chaumière and the Calgary Petroleum Club) were held in their spectacular wine cellars. In addition, the Ordre Mondial des Gourmets Dégustateurs held a dine-around event at Brasserie Kensington. La Chaumière Restaurant Thursday October 16, 2014 Canapés Aperitif: Taittinger Brut Resérve MENU Halibut with a Saffron Beurre Blanc Sauce Pouilly Fuissé Château Fuissé 2010 Pappardelle with Wild Mushrooms Château La Lauzette 2008 Bison Tenderloin with Sauce Périgourdine Appetizer. Château La Tour de Monis 2010 Selection of Cheeses Château Paloumey 2010 Marinated Pineapple Slices with Raspberry Sorbet The Calgary Petroleum Club A Celebration of Fall Thursday October 16, 2014 Reception Appetizer. Andre’s Steak Tartare Steller’s Jay Brut 2008 Dinner Lightly Smoked Tomato Bisque Bacon Chards, Boursin Cheese Le G de Château Guiraud 2011 Poached Lobster Roasted Apple, Cabbage Catena Alta Chardonnay Small Lots 2009 Confit of Duck & Squash Jean-Paul Brun Le G de Château Guiraud 2011 Roasted Veal Tenderloin Roasted Veal Tenderloin Foie Gras & Marrow Potato Jus Reduction Blue Mountain Pinot Noir 2010 Lemon-Zucchini Cake Club-Made Brown Sugar-Mascarpone Ice Cream Tinhorn Creek Oldfield Series Icewine Kerner 2011 Friandises by Otto & Courtney Lemon Zucchini Cake Early Friday morning, as the Concours National des Jeunes Chefs Rôtisseurs was being held at the SAIT Polytechnic Culinary Campus, Chaîne members were able to participate in one of two unique tours of Southern Alberta landmarks. Confrères were able to travel from Calgary to Lake Louise. After participating in a guided walk on the shores of Lake Louise followed by a tour of UNESCO World Heritage Site Chateau Lake Louise and The Fairmont Château Lake Louise, they were shown how to create the perfect Swiss cheese fondue in the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise kitchen by Executive Chef Felix Pfister, Maître Rôtisseur. This was followed by a luncheon in the hotel. The Ranchman’s Club Thursday October 16, 2014 Reception Freshly Shucked Colville Bay Oysters on an Ice Carving Shell with Tabasco, Lemon & Ranchmen’s Club Cocktail Sauce Alberta AAA Beef Carpaccio on Cow’s Special Smoked Cheddar Cheese Biscuits Dinner Terrine of Veal Sweetbreads Autumn Chanterelles & Roasted Vegetables With Trio of Heirloom Tomato Coulis Cream of Porcini Mushroom and Chestnut Soup With Parmigiano-Reggiano Tuile and Piemonte Truffle & Chervil Foam Filet of Chilean Sea Bass With Saffron & Pernod Sauce Marseillaise, and Wilted Arugula Herb Roasted Rack of Alberta Lamb Shiraz Infused Lamb Jus, Sweet Garlic Cream, Agria & Sweet Potatoes, and Medley of Market Vegetables Saint-Agur and Cave Aged Gruyère Sun-dried Apricots Gelée, Figs, Grapes and Rain Coast Crisps Attendees gather at The Ranchman’s Club. Valrhona Chocolate Olive Oil Timbale Cake With Kirsch Marinated Cherries & Gelato Dark Roast Coffee, Deluxe Tea Box Selection or Espresso Da Guido Ristorante Thursday October 16, 2014 Appetizer Halibut and Lobster Tails in a Saffron Sauce Secondo Corso Lasagna Pasticciata Terzo Corso Radicchio Salad Mixture of Seasonal Greens in a Light Vinaigrette and Olive Oil Entree Veal Chop in a Rosemary, Garlic and White Wine Sauce with Asparagus and Sautéed Potatoes Dolce Tiramisu Ron Overend, Bailli provincial du Caribbean; Jan Pozzi, Bailli of Galveston, Texas; Isabella Overend, Bailli of The Bahamas; and Cameron Gray, Manitoba Bailli Régional.. L’Ordre Mondial Dinner Brasserie Kensington Thursday October 16, 2014 This l’Ordre Mondial event featured six parings with cocktails, wine, beer and spirits! Canapés Amuse Roasted Smoked Sablefish House Made Ricotta Ravioli Foie Gras Parfait with port jelly 48hr Sous Vide Beef Cheek with duck fat frites Chocolate tart with sour cream ice cream Executive Chef Kenneth Titcomb, Maître Rôtisseur and General manager David Houghton, Maître Restaurateur. The Fairmont Château Lake Louise How Do You Fondue Lunch Friday, October 17, 2014 SAIT Polytechnic The Highwood Restaurant Friday, October 17, 2014 Green & White Asparagus Salad Rabbit Pâté en Croute Mache Lettuce, Quail Egg, Smoked Bacon, Truffle Vinegar Dressing Sundried Apricot Preserve Cheese Fondue Celeriac & Apple Soup Fresh Baguette, Pearl Onions & Gherkins, Air-dried Meat Selection Walnut Crumble Engadiner Nuss Torte Green Apple & St. Germain Jelly Walnut Sweet Dough Torte Double Smoked Bacon Wrapped Halibut & Lobster Corn Nage, Rainbow Carrots & Baby Potatoes Almond Orange Cake The second “Lunch ‘n Learn” tour began with confrères meeting their host Cindy Findlay, Bailli Régional Honoraire, at the SAIT Polytechnic Culinary Campus (named one of the Top 10 New Restaurants by Calgary food critic John Gilchrist) for a warm croissant or Danish, followed by a short train ride to the SAIT main campus for a hands-on chocolate demonstration, learning about chocolate production from “bean to bar”. With this new knowledge in hand, it was off to the chocolate lab to try their hand at making their own treats. The tour concluded with lunch in the student-run restaurant, The Highwood, and a viewing of the results of the National Jeunes Chefs Rôtisseurs competition. Whipped Chocolate Cream Spiced Pumpkin Mousse Assorted Mignardises Celeriac & Apple Soup Attendees in The Fairmont Château Lake Louise dining room Almond Orange Cake Welcoming Reception Calgary Golf & Country Club Friday October 17, 2014 Bloody Caesar Cocktail (Invented by Walter Cheff of the Calgary Inn) The Wines Summerhill Cipes Brut Cedar Creek Riesling 2012 Mission Hills Vineyards Chardonnay 2012 Desert Hills Unoaked Chardonnay 2009 Sandhill Pinot Gris 2012 Misconduct Chenin Blanc Viognier 2011 Tinhorn Creek Pinot Noir 2011 Kettle Valley Old Main Red 2009 Sandhill Three 2007 Sandhill One 2007 Sandhill Two 2007 Black SAGE Vineyard Pipe 2008 Cave Spring Indian Summer Riesling 2011 Inniskillin Niagara Estate Icewine On Friday evening, a Welcome Grand Reception featuring an incredible variety of food stations was held at Calgary’s historical Calgary Golf & Country Club, hosted by Executive Chef Vincent Parkinson, Chancelier Honoraire, The Calgary Golf & Country Club’s 18-hole course is the oldest private course still in play in Alberta. Established in 1897, the club bought land on an isolated bend of the Elbow River in 1909 and began play in 1911.The foundation for today’s course was laid out by the Scottish designer Willie Park, Jr. in 1922 and restored to his classic standard in a 2005 – 2007 major renovation. The evening included a music concert by the extraordinary group The Calgary Fiddlers, and featured a special beer created by Big Rock Brewery especially for our Grand Chapître! The Big Rock Beers Photos courtesy of Andrew Parkinson. Anarchist Traditional Warthog Rock Creek Dry Cider Rock Creek Pear Cider Honey Brown Scottish Heavy Dead Reckoning Cheeraz Abandon Abbey The Cascadian Steel Cut Oatmeal Raisin Stout The Menu Spolumbo’s Sausage Rolls Alberta Lamb Rack With Saskatoon Berry Demi Glaze Sausages (made by Chef de Partie Shane Rutledge) Served with Poplar Bluff Farm Organic Potatoes Beef Tartare and Roast Marrow Bones Ginger Beef Each attendee received a commemorative western bolo tie! (Created in Calgary during the mid-1970s by Chef George Wong of the Silver Inn) Prawns (Flavoured with Big Rock Grasshopper beer) Bison Slider with Canadian Cheddar Maple Baked Beans with Pork Belly Poplar Bluff Organic Beet Salad With Casay Blue Cheese Country Club Pierogi Made with Poplar Bluff Organic Potato Alberta Elk Loin Carved onto Cocktail Buns Rougié Quebec Foie Gras On Cornbread East Cost Lobster Haricot Vert Salad and Prince Edward Island Oysters West Coast Oysters And Salmon Candy Calgary Stampede Mini Donuts (created by Pastry Chef Alena Shaio) Big Rock Oatmeal Stout Ice Cream Saskatoon Berry Cobbler First time visitors to Calgary take part in the traditional “white hat ceremony”. The National Council meetings were held Saturday morning in the Leduc Room at The Fairmont Palliser, chaired by Bailli Délégué David Tetrault. At the conclusion of the meetings, the National Board of Directors, Regional Baillis, confrères and guests adjourned to a wonderful luncheon complemented by great wines in the Chef’s Table Restaurant at the Kensington Riverside Inn, Canada’s latest Relais et Chateaux property. One of the Hotel Arts Group properties, this AAA 4-Diamond restaurant in Calgary’s historic Kensington district featured a specially crafted lunch, hosted by Executive Chef Duncan Ly, Officier Maître Rôtisseur. Alternatively, confrères could take part in a walking tour of one of Calgary’s tastiest neighbourhoods and one of the city’s first suburbs, Kensington. On the banks of the Bow River, this is now one of the cities coziest neighbourhoods to explore on foot and discover the great tastes within. Starting at the Kensington Riverside Inn for a light bite, attendees proceeded for a tea talk at the Naked Leaf, fine cheese tasting at the Peasant Cheese shop, wine tasting at Kensington Wine Market, appetizer at Winebar Kensington with Executive Chef and Owner Cam Dobranski, Maître Rôtisseur, interactive cupcake decorating workshop, and finally to Cuisine et Chateaux for a full luncheon with Thierry Meret, Chef Rôtisseur. National meeting attendees could also step back in time at Canada’s largest living history museum via a tour of Heritage Park Historical Village celebrating the park’s 50th anniversary. Featuring more than 200 exhibits and attractions covering 1860 all the way to 1950 spread over 127 acres of lush parkland; Heritage Park has a lot to offer both the history buff and the pleasure seeker. Beginning with a tour of Gasoline Alley (a display of vintage vehicles and gasoline pumps from the 1920’s and beyond), guests then heard a detailed presentation on the history of the park and the area. Following a tour of River Fourth, attendees adjourned to the Selkirk Grille for Brunch & Mimosa, created by Executive Chef Jan Hansen, Maître Rôtisseur and Calgary Vice-Conseiller Culinaire. On Saturday evening, David Tétrault, Bailli Délégué du Canada, opened the festivities by greeting all in attendance at the induction ceremony in the Turner Valley Room. In honour of the 40th anniversary of the Calgary Bailliage, David introduced the various Baillis who served from 1974 (with their date of intronization) right up to the present day: The Late Garnet Page Paul Mastalir, CCC The Late Hon. Harry Rowbotham Fritz Painsi The Late Frank Geider Hans J. Maier Roger Baekeland Vincent Parkinson, CCC Beat Hegnauer , CCC Cindy Findlay Mark Wilson 1974 1981 1985 1987 1991 1993 1997 2001 2005 2007 2012 David introduced the current Bailli Régional for Calgary, Mark Wilson, who recognized the Calgary organizing committee for the tremendous job done in putting on this national meeting weekend. Jan Hansen, Vice-Conseiller Culinaire for Calgary, then led the young chef competitors to their seats at the front of the auditorium. A number of special awards were presented by David Tetrault, Bailli Délégué, to individuals for their tremendous support of the Chaîne past and present: Mark Wilson, Bailli of the Bailliage of Calgary, was presented with the Bronze Star of Canada while Beat Hegnauer received the Silver Star of Canada. Jack Littlepage, National Chargé de Missions; Takashi Murakami, C.M., Conseiller Culinaire; and Vincent Parkinson, Chancelier Honoraire were all presented with the Gold Star of Canada. A number of individuals were then recognized with international awards. Following a history of his career of service to culinary education, both at SAIT Polytechnic and through the Jeunes Chefs Rotîsseurs competition, Chef Simon Dunn was presented with the International Bronze Medal. The six chefs who were instrumental in preparing our 2014 competitor and silver medallist Rupert Garcia for the competition in South Africa (Beat Hegnauer CCC, Michael Dekker CCC, Shaun Desaulniers, Jan Hansen, Dean Kanuit and Duncan Ly) were also presented with International Bronze Medals. Finally, Linda McNally was presented with an International Silver Medal in recognition of the late Ed McNally’s contributions to the Chaîne and to hospitality in Canada. Heritage Park Brunch & Mimosa Saturday October 18, 2014 Mimosa Buffet Duck Confit And caramelized onion potato hash Canadian and European Cheese Board Local Charcuterie Board Fresh Fruit Platter Stuffed French Toast With Ham and Brie and Maple Bourbon Syrup Chicken and waffles With Herb Butter Maple Glazed Spraggs Pork Belly Bourbon Lemonade Mark Wilson (right) with David Tétrault. Beat Hegnauer (right) with David Tétrault. Takashi Murakami, Jack Littlepage and Vince Parkinson. Rupert Garcia addresses the crowd. Jan Hansen introduced the seven Jeunes Chefs as they lined up on the stage, anxiously awaiting the results of the competition. David Tetrault formally recognized the international competition sponsors: Le Cordon Bleu; Wüsthof; CattleBoyz; Medium Rare Chef Apparel; Uniglobe Lexus Travel and Chef’s Hat Inc. David then explained the scoring overall and how the new award for highest kitchen score came about three years ago. In Canada, the winner of this segment of the competition will be recognized with The Chef Paul Mastalir Award for Kitchen Excellence. Each of the competitors was presented with a certificate and a Wüsthof knife as participants. Takashi Murakami, C.M., Conseiller Culinaire, introduced Rupert Garcia, the 2013 winner of the national competition and 2014 international silver medallist, who spoke of his experiences in South Africa at the international competition. Six chefs who worked with our 2014 Competitor and Silver medalist Rupert Garcia. Photos courtesy of Suzannelizabeth Photography. David Tétrault presents Silver Medal to Linda McNally. After thanking SAIT Polytechnic for their amazing kitchen facilities, Jan Hansen and his team for their organization, and recognizing the judges in the audience, Chef Murakami announced the winners of the National Jeunes Chefs Rôtisseurs competition. The winner of the gold medal and the Fulgence Charpentier trophy was Vancouver’s regional winner Michael Christiansen, from The Pear Tree Restaurant. Michael earned the right to represent Canada at the 2015 Concours International des Jeunes Chefs Rôtisseurs in Budapest, Hungary. The silver medal was presented to Ottawa’s Dominique Roy from the Fairmont Chateau Montebello while the bronze medallist was Calgary’s own Tyler Paquette from The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Dominique Roy was also recognized for having the highest kitchen score and was the first to receive The Chef Paul Mastalir Award for Kitchen Excellence. Jan Hansen introduces the young chefs. David Tetrault, delivered his welcoming address to those assembled for the induction ceremonies, recounting the history of the Chaîne and explaining the colour scheme of the ribbons for the Jeunes Chefs and members in attendance. A variety of special presentations were then made by the Bailli Délégué, with Grand Commandeur pins being presented to Paul Mastalir and Donald Jepson; Officier Commandeur pins to Ronald Coggan, Susan Green and Remy Richard; and a Commander pin to Michael Allemeier. Young Chefs await the results. David Tétrault, Paul Mastalir CCC and Donald Jepson. Young chefs with their awards. David Tétrault, Ronald Coggan, Remi Richard and Susan Green. Photos courtesy of Suzannelizabeth Photography. Dominque Roy receives the first Paul Mastalir trophy from (left to right) Cindy Findlay, Paul Mastalir and Norman Mastalir. Madeleine Rocheleau, Chargée de Missions administered the oath to the inductees in both French and English. David raised the sword over the promotion of council members and the induction of new members, assisted by Jim Pozzi, Membre du Conseil d’Administration, and Mark Wilson, Calgary Bailli Régional. The ceremonies began with the presentation of the international bronze medal to Michele Tyrell from The Fairmont Palliser and a bottle of wine in recognition of her tireless efforts on behalf of the Chaîne. The intronizations were highlighted with the installation of Patricia Koyich as Conseiller Gastronomique along with Jean-Guy Gorley as Bailli Régional for l’Outaouais (Ottawa). Gold medallist Michael Christiansen (centre) with the Fulgence Charpentier Trophy, flanked by (left to right) bronze medallist Tyler Paquette and silver medallist Dominque Roy (also holding the Paul Mastalir trophy). Other inductions and promotions included: Vice-Chancelier Ted Grant Vice-Echanson (Calgary) Joseph Scorgie Dame de la Chaine Rosemary Bacovsky Jade Gandasubrata Kathleen McNally-Leitch Jodi Scarlett Patricia Koyich, National Conseiller Gastronomique (left) and David Tétrault. Chevalier Jayson Harvey Louis Marchesin Paul Salo David Yip Kimberly Iwamoto Grand Officier Maître Hôtelier Norman Mastalir Grand Officier Maître Restaurateur Joseph De Angelis Officier Maître Rôtisseur Duncan Ly Kenneth Titcomb Maître Rôtisseur Brian Diamond Craig Nazareth JW Foster Jan Hansen Jean-Guy Gorley, Bailli Régional l’Ouaouais (Ottawa) (left) and David Tétrault. Following the induction ceremony, David Tetrault thanked the entire Calgary team for the wonderful event and invited everyone to next year’s national meeting and Grand Chapître in Toronto. Attendees then retired to the lobby of the CN Pavilion adjoining the hotel for a Champagne Reception. Chef de Table Anita Brown Chef Rôtisseur Michael Dekker CCC Jenny Chan Rupert Garcia Rôtisseur Louis-Philippe Chabot Dominique Roy Ryan Sharp Mackenzie Ferguson Tyler Paquette Jesse Woodland Michael Christiansen Sommelier Linda Robinson Paul Mastalir and his family. Members promoted and inducted and dignitaries. Photos courtesy of Suzannelizabeth Photography. Photos courtesy of Suzannelizabeth Photography. The Chapître dinner was held in the Crystal Ballroom at the Fairmont Palliser. As the doors opened from the lobby area, more than two hundred (218) guests were treated to a beautifully arranged seating area. Attendees were entertained by an audio-visual presentation of photos (old and new) highlighting the history of the Calgary Bailliage and the 100 years of the Fairmont Palliser. David Tetrault welcomed everyone to the Grand Chapître gala dinner and was then presented with a set of Chaîne luggage tags on behalf of the US delegation. Dan McGowan, General Manager at the Fairmont Palliser, also welcomed everyone on behalf of Executive Sous Chef Craig Nazareth, Maître Rôtisseur, the kitchen brigade and the serving staff. The gala dinner moved smoothly through a series of seven superb courses perfectly accompanied by the exquisite wines. Truly a wonderful grand finalé to a wonderful weekend! The Crystal Ballroom awaits! Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Grand Chapître Gala Dinner The Fairmont Palliser Réception Seared Sea Scallops with Vanilla Crème Asian-inspired Tuna Tartare Quail Egg with Creamed Spinach, Crisp Prosciutto Beef Carpaccio, Arugula Pesto Aioli, Shaved Parmesan, Winter Truffles Val d’Oca Valdobbiadene & Prosecco Superiore, Italy Dinner Forest Mushroom Terrine Poached Fennel, Carrot Leather, White Balsamic Pomegranate Pearls Domaine Montrose Viognier, France 2012 David Tétrault, Bailli Délégué du Canada, draws attention to the screen. Gull Valley Tomato Consommé Foie Gras Ravioli and Tomato Concasse Domaine Paul Garaudet, Bourgogne Blanc, France 2011 Potato Crusted Cod Celery Watercress Essence, Pickled Clams & Carrots Protos Rosado from Ribera del Duero, Spain 2012 Northern Divine Sturgeon Caviar Meyer Lemon Granite, Crème Fraiche Salt-Cured Alberta Bison Tenderloin English Pea, Pearl Onion and Cauliflower Fricassee, Classic Pommes Gratin Domaine de la Cote de l’Ange Cotes du Rhone, France 2011 Goat Cheese Pana Cotta & Causse Noir Roquefort (Gabriel Coulet) Dan McGowan, General Manager at The Fairmont Palliser welcomes the attendees. Foothills Wild Crab Apple Jelly Clos du Gravillas “Douce Providence”, Muscat de Saint-Jean de Minervois, France 2011 Triple Chocolate Cardamom Mousse Cake Crystallized Alberta Wild Rose Petals, Pistachio Brittle Palliser Bread, Herb and Honeybee Butter Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and a Selection of Signature Fairmont Teas The Jeune Chefs table. Photos courtesy of The Fairmont Palliser. Photos courtesy of Suzannelizabeth Photography. Mark Wilson, Calgary Bailli Regional delivered the accolade, expertly commenting on each course, complimenting the Fairmont Palliser, the chefs, the kitchen and the serving brigade, to a long and appreciative standing ovation. The accolade concluded with the recognition of Assistant Banquet Manager Julia Grant, Executive Chef Craig Nazareth, Restaurant Sous Chef Herbert Gradeaux, Senior Chef de Partie Ted Beals and Pastry Sous Chef Glen Chang with the presentation of Chaîne plates for their outstanding efforts during the evening. Craig Nazareth then presented a special award to one of his team, Gerard, recognizing his passion for the industry as evidenced by his working his regular shifts for the last two weeks and then coming in on his own time to help out with the preparations. Mark Wilson and David Tetrault flank Executive Chef Craig Nazareth. David Tetrault addresses the Kitchen brigade. Mark Wilson and David Tetrault flank Restaurant Sous Chef Herbert Gradeaux. Mark Wilson, Calgary Bailli Regional delivers the accolade. Mark Wilson and David Tetrault flank Assistant Banquet Manager Julia Grant. Mark Wilson and David Tetrault flank Senior Chef d’Partie Ted Beals. Photos courtesy of The Fairmont Palliser. Mark Wilson and David Tetrault flank Pastry Sous Chef Glen Chang. (left to right) Mark Wilson, Craig Nazareth, “Gerard” and David Tetrault. Join Us In Toronto for 2015! Chapître du Canada 2015 October 15 - 18, 2015