Chef in Residence 2016
Now completed! See the Savour Gros Morne page for the upcoming events.
June 6 to 11 saw the inaugural Chef in Residence program take place, with the inimitable Chef Alain Bossé – AKA the Kilted Chef – leading a week of food, artistry and scenery to savour in and around the stunning national park.
A colourful character, and a renowned culinary spokesperson and advocate, Chef Bossé is a bestselling food author, food editor for Saltscapes Magazine and past president of Taste of Nova Scotia. In 2011, he was named the first-ever Culinary Ambassador of Nova Scotia. Most importantly, Chef Bossé is a lot of fun! His passion for food is infectious, his dishes and attire memorable. (He’s called the Kilted Chef for good reason!)
Now, Chef Bossé will bring his expertise and enthusiasm to Gros Morne for a packed week of food-related fun. He will be joined by local artisans, including glass maker Urve Manuel and rug hooker Molly White who have produced beautiful works that showcase our region.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to get inspired by an award-winning chef, stunning scenery, and accomplished artisans.
For further event and booking information, please email or call (709) 458-3605.
Event Schedule 2016:
Monday, June 6
3-4:30pm
‘Pop Up’ at the Visitor Centre. Join the Kilted Chef for a demonstration using locally cultivated mussels and a culinary treat. Everyone welcome!
Tuesday, June 7
11am-12:30pm
‘Pop Up’ at the Discovery Centre in Woody Point. Join the Kilted Chef for a demonstration using locally cultivated mussels and a culinary treat. Everyone welcome!
6pm
Special menu at the Seaside Restaurant in Trout River.
For reservations call: 709-453-2485.
Wednesday, June 8
10:30-11:30am
‘Pop Up’ at the Western Brook Pond parking lot. Sample a crab-based Chef creation. Everyone welcome!
1:30-2:30pm
‘Pop Up’ on the Rocky Harbour waterfront. Join the Kilted Chef for a demonstration using locally cultivated mussels and a culinary treat. Everyone welcome!
6pm
‘Savour Gros Morne’ Special at the Ocean View Hotel / Oceans Room Restaurant in Rocky Harbour. For reservations call: 1-800-563-9887
Thursday, June 9
9-10am
‘Pop Up’ at the Norris Point Waterfront (near the Cat Stop and Marine Station). Sample Chef’s Grilled Bonne Bay lobster galette with fruit remoulade!
6pm
‘Savour Gros Morne’ Special at the Ocean View Hotel / Oceans Room Restaurant in Rocky Harbour. For reservations call: 1-800-563-9887
Friday, June 10
1-2pm
Tune in to Voice of Bonne Bay (VOBB) – 95.9 and 98.1 FM for a special Chef in Residence segment!
2-4pm
Community Gardens event and tribute to local restaurant trailblazer, Jacqui Hunter at the Julia Ann Walsh Community Centre (Old Cottage Hospital), Norris Point. Everyone welcome.
6pm
‘Savour Gros Morne’ Special at the Ocean View Hotel / Oceans Room Restaurant in Rocky Harbour. For reservations call: 1-800-563-9887
Saturday, June 11
6-9pm
Lobster Cove Lighthouse Event
This limited availability event is now SOLD OUT. Stay tuned to our Facebook page for an opportunity to win a pair of tickets: Visit Gros Morne Facebook page
6pm
‘Savour Gros Morne’ Special at the Ocean View Hotel / Oceans Room Restaurant in Rocky Harbour. For reservations call: 1-800-563-9887
Featured Artisans
Urve Manuel – The Glass Station, Rocky Harbour
Urve is a skilled glass artist, drawing inspiration from the expanse of wilderness that surrounds her in and around Gros Morne National Park. Sunrises and sunsets across ancient mountain ranges formed from the earth’s upheavals, the depths of the saltwater, pristine rivers, clean air, dense woods and gorgeous bog-lands all provide material for her work. The pieces pictured are among those specially created by Urve to be awarded to event attendees throughout the week.
Learn more about Urve at urvemanuel.ca
Molly White – Molly Made Fibre Art Studio, Woody Point
Located in the heart of Gros Morne National Park, the history and natural beauty of Woody Point provides endless inspiration for Molly’s hooked rugs and fibre art. Diverse scenes such as a dory bobbing on an endless ocean or a field of white and yellow daisies blinking in the sunlight quietly grace her hooked rugs. Molly’s meticulous hooking captures lifelike details, earning her commissions and exhibitions. The pieces pictured are among those specially created by Molly to be awarded to event attendees throughout the week.
Learn more about Molly at mollymadefibreart.com
Featured Restaurant Partners
The Ocean View Hotel / Oceans Room Restaurant – Rocky Harbour
Nestled in the quietly beautiful town of Rocky Harbour, the Ocean View Hotel is just a stone’s throw from Gros Morne National Park’s many cultural, natural and historical attractions. Guest can wake up to the lapping ocean; walk out of the lobby and straight onto the beach; set out for a day of outdoor adventure and warm, friendly Newfoundland culture, then return to unparalleled dining and evening entertainment. Fresh, succulent seafood is locally caught and expertly cooked in the hotel’s Oceans Room Restaurant. Enjoy the Ocean View’s Savour Gros Morne Special, created in collaboration with Chef Bosse, June 8-11.
Learn more at theoceanview.ca
The Seaside Restaurant – Trout River
Seaside Restaurant is located in the picturesque fishing village of Trout River, on the beachfront overlooking the ocean and its spectacular sunsets, offering the best of Newfoundland cuisine. This is the perfect place to come and relax with some real cultural delicacies and magnificent views after a hike up the nearby Tablelands or a boat tour up Trout River Pond. Enjoy the Seaside’s Savour Gros Morne Special, created in collaboration with Chef Bosse, June 7.
Learn more about Seaside Restaurant at grosmorneescapes.com