Three Evenings Not to Be Missed at the Ritz-Carlton

Every winter, Montréal en Lumière reaffirms its status as a vast playground for food lovers. Beyond the light installations and festive nights, the festival is also an opportunity for Montréal to welcome, for a few days, some of the most respected chefs on the international stage. This year, two evenings in particular stand out—both held at the Ritz-Carlton Montréal. Each has its own personality, but they share a common thread: excellence.

Daniel Boulud Hosts Olivier Chaignon

Presented on February 19 and 20 by Air France, the Soirées Signatures de Haut Vol are shaping up to be one of the festival’s major gastronomic highlights. A table designed for those who closely follow haute cuisine and know how to recognize encounters that truly matter.

The setting sets the tone: Maison Boulud, at the Ritz-Carlton Montréal, in the Grand Salle. An address where French cuisine is treated with seriousness, elegance, and consistency—far removed from fleeting trends. It is one of the city’s essential tables and, without question, one of Montréal’s most sought-after upscale dining destinations.

For this unique occasion, chef Daniel Boulud opens his kitchen to Olivier Chaignon, executive chef of L’Osier in Tokyo—one of the very few restaurants in Japan to hold three Michelin stars. Trained in France and based in Japan for over 20 years, Chaignon has developed a cuisine of extreme precision, shaped by Japanese rigor and an absolute respect for ingredients. At L’Osier, each dish is built with restraint, balance, and depth—an approach that naturally resonates with Boulud’s culinary universe.

Over the course of two evenings, the two chefs will present a seven-course tasting menu created specifically for Montréal en Lumière. A gastronomic proposal rooted in finesse and technical mastery. Priced at $350 per person (before taxes and service), these Soirées Signatures de Haut Vol are clearly aimed at true enthusiasts: not a festive meal in the broad sense, but a genuine fine-dining moment, meant to be discovered, tasted, compared, and remembered. Optional wine pairings are available for those wishing to experience the evening in full.

Details
Location: Maison Boulud, 1228 Sherbrooke Street West, Montréal
Dates: February 19 and 20, 2026 (reservations between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.)
Price: Seven-course tasting menu at $350 per person
Wine pairing: $225 per person (before taxes and service)

Romain Valicon Hosts Davy Tissot

Another highlight of this edition, the evening in the Oval Room of the Ritz-Carlton Montréal perfectly embodies the spirit of Montréal en Lumière: creating singular encounters and offering experiences that happen only once. In the refined and majestic setting of the Oval Room, time seems to slow, leaving space entirely to gastronomy.

For the occasion, Romain Valicon, Executive Chef of the Ritz-Carlton Montréal, welcomes Davy Tissot, one of the most respected chefs of his generation. The gastronomic menu, served with wine pairings, promises an evening where every detail is carefully orchestrated, from service to plate.

Romain Valicon boasts an impressive list of distinctions: member of the Académie Culinaire de France, Maître Cuisinier de France, Toque Blanche Lyonnaise, and Vice-Gastronomic Counsellor of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs. In Montréal, he embodies an elegant, precise cuisine firmly rooted in French tradition while remaining open to contemporary influences.

Alongside him, Davy Tissot stands out for an exceptional career. Named Meilleur Ouvrier de France in 2004 and winner of the prestigious Bocuse d’Or in 2021, he is now an ambassador for the Institut Lyfe and President of the International Executive Committee of the Bocuse d’Or. A committed chef and respected educator, he champions a demanding, creative gastronomy firmly oriented toward the future.

This collaboration promises a refined dialogue between two visions of French haute cuisine, driven by excellence and the pleasure of sharing. A must-attend event for lovers of great tables—and a compelling reminder that even in the heart of winter, Montréal continues to shine.

Details
Location: Oval Room, Ritz-Carlton Montréal
Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
Price: $380 ++ per person