Tasting of three desserts created especially for this event by Johnny Chung, pastry chef at Toqué. This friendly tasting will take place around the Toqué bar. Very limited seating. A wine or cocktail pairing will be offered.
Reservations by phone only.
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Normand Laprise has been the chef-owner of Restaurant Toqué for more than 32 years. He is regularly invited to cook internationally, where he happily showcases Quebec’s gastronomy. His work has been recognized by both the Ordre du Québec and the Order of Canada. He also served as the only Canadian ambassador on the prestigious Paul Bocuse Institute Advisor Board. In 2025, he received the Icon Award from North America’s 50 Best Restaurants, an honor granted to an individual for their lifetime achievements and contribution to a better future in the culinary world.
A graduate of the Pastry program at Lester B. Pearson School, Johnny began his career at Toqué in 2015 as a pastry commis. After several years at Toqué and other kitchens to broaden his experience, he became head of the department in 2019. His dessert philosophy aligns fully with Toqué’s DNA: creativity guided by seasonality and the celebration of Quebec’s terroir. Johnny prioritizes purity of flavor, technical precision, and a continuous exploration of exceptional local ingredients.
Normand Laprise has been the chef-owner of Restaurant Toqué for more than 32 years. He is regularly invited to cook internationally, where he happily showcases Quebec’s gastronomy. His work has been recognized by both the Ordre du Québec and the Order of Canada. He also served as the only Canadian ambassador on the prestigious Paul Bocuse Institute Advisor Board. In 2025, he received the Icon Award from North America’s 50 Best Restaurants, an honor granted to an individual for their lifetime achievements and contribution to a better future in the culinary world.
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Normand Laprise has been the chef-owner of Restaurant Toqué for more than 32 years. He is regularly invited to cook internationally, where he happily showcases Quebec’s gastronomy. His work has been recognized by both the Ordre du Québec and the Order of Canada. He also served as the only Canadian ambassador on the prestigious Paul Bocuse Institute Advisor Board. In 2025, he received the Icon Award from North America’s 50 Best Restaurants, an honor granted to an individual for their lifetime achievements and contribution to a better future in the culinary world.
François-Emmanuel Nicol is the chef and co-owner of La Tanière³ in Québec City, a unique restaurant housed in vaults dating back to 1686. Under his leadership, the establishment has earned two Michelin stars and ranked 5th on the 50 Best Restaurants North America list. His vision is to create immersive culinary experiences that showcase Québec’s wild ingredients through cutting-edge techniques.