Chef & Wine Experiences
Winter 2025
River Café hosts Chefs Elia Herrera of Mexico,
Jenny Kang of Orchard Restaurant and Quails’ Gate Winery
YYC FOOD AND DRINK EXPERIENCE SIGNATURE DINNER
River Café's gorgeous park setting and Executive Chef Kristen Livingston's passion for sustainability and dedication to Canadian cuisine
set the stage for this incredible Women's Chef Collaboration. Chef Livingston welcomes Chef Elia Herrera from Mexico, co-owner of Toronto’s newly opened Tecolote (previously Los Colibris) where she draws inspiration from her heritage. She is best known for opening Calgary’s Milpa in 2023 as well as star turns on Top Chef Canada and Top Chef Mexico, and winning gold at Toronto’s Great Kitchen Party in 2018.
Joining them will be Chef Jenny Kang, recent 2024 bronze medalist and 2019 gold medallist of Calgary’s Great Kitchen Party, and co-owner of lush Orchard Restaurant, where she takes an Asian-Mediterranean twist on modern Mediterranean cuisine.
Kristen Livingston, Executive Chef, River Café
Elia Herrera, Chef-Owner, Tecolote, Toronto
Jenna Kang, Chef & Co-owner, Orchard
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
6:00pm
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Eau Claire Distillery Welcome Cocktail
Canapés
Multi-Course Menu
Wine Pairings by Quails’ Gate Winery
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Menu will highlight a of mix of seasonal produce, ranch specific protein and Ocean Wise seafood.
$195.00 per person
Ticket price includes welcome canapés, multi-course meal, cocktail & wine pairings, gratuity and taxes.
Chef/Co-owner, Jenny Kang, Orchard
Executive Chef, Kristen Livingston, River Café
Chef/Owner, Elia Herrera, Milpa
Canadian Seasonal Cuisine
Supporting regional and local purveyors, farmers and coastal fishermen practising responsible stewardship of the land, rivers and sea.
All seafood selections are the best sustainable choices as recommended by Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise Program.