La Spada

Paul Michette is the Chef de Cuisine at La Spada, where his deep-rooted passion for Italian cooking meets a clear, focused culinary philosophy: K.I.S.S. – Keep It Simple, Stupid. A lifelong student of Italian cuisine, Paul was raised in a red sauce Sunday family and began learning to cook from his father at an early age. He still reads cookbooks daily, constantly refining his approach to classic Italian dishes with a modern Montreal twist. His previous experience includes Le Bremner and serving as sous chef at Mano Cornuto. 

Hart Fishman, co-owner of Montreal’s beloved Snowdon Deli, a post-war delicatessen founded in 1946 (celebrating its 80th anniversary) by the Morantz brothers, is a fourth-generation restaurateur continuing his grandfather Phil Morantz’s legacy. The Deli blends old-world recipes and smoked-meat craftsmanship with a strong sense of community and hospitality. Under his care, Snowdon Deli remains true to its roots as a neighborhood gathering place, an industry institution, and an iconic piece of Montreal’s history.