For the first time ever, Industry Night goes international. Host Nycci Nellis travels to Montréal for Montréal en Lumière, one of the world’s most celebrated winter festivals, a city-wide celebration of food, art, music, and culture that transforms the Quartier des Spectacles into a glowing playground in the heart of winter.During the festival, more than 80 restaurants participate in the Air France Finest Tables program, chefs take to the streets in the Village Gourmand, and the legendary Nuit Blanche keeps the city buzzing until sunrise with hundreds of cultural events.While exploring Montréal’s dynamic hospitality scene, Nycci sits down with some of the people shaping the city’s culinary conversation.In this episode of Industry Night, meet:Yves Lowe – Executive Chef & Gastronomy Programming Manager for Montréal en Lumière, discussing the scale of the festival, 90+ world-class chefs from 17 countries, and this year’s theme:A Taste of History – 65 Years of Montréal Gastronomy.Vanya Filipovic – Co-owner and Wine Director of Mon Lapin, winner of North America’s Best Sommelier 2025 (North America’s 50 Best Restaurants) and part of the team behind Mon Lapin’s #2 ranking on North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025. We talk about natural wine, global recognition, Michelin’s arrival in Québec, and Montréal’s evolving identity.Ari Schor – Chef and co-owner of Beba, ranked #50 on North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025. Ari shares his journey from Argentina to Montréal, the influence of immigration and family history on his cooking, and what it means to run a restaurant rooted in memory.David Lepage – Executive Chef of Hoogan et Beaufort, whose international résumé includes Daniel Boulud’s Daniel and Café Boulud, and Mauro Colagreco’s London kitchen. We discuss wood-fired cuisine, mentorship, returning home, and Montréal’s ingredient-driven future.From award-winning restaurants to one of the world’s most vibrant winter festivals, this episode dives into the culture, creativity, and community that make Montréal one of North America’s great food cities.Subscribe for more conversations with the chefs, restaurateurs, beverage experts, and hospitality leaders shaping how and why we eat.Chapters00:00 - Introduction03:50 - "Montreal's Magical Winter Festival"07:44 - "Early Career at Le Mediterraneo"12:18 - Chef Collaborations Rising Globally21:02 - Food, Family, and Travel Origins25:01 - "Human-Sized, Value-Driven Dining"29:22 - Montreal's Unique Tourism Appeal34:09 - "Celebrating 5 Years Together"41:32 - "Beba and Family Memories"43:05 - Journey to Canada: A Better Life52:57 - "Guides Inspire Culinary Excellence"55:41 - Stepping Back to Delegate59:44 - Chef Returns to Montreal01:06:25 - "Influence of Italian Cooking"01:11:18 - "Chef Collaboration with Johnny Lake"01:17:11 - Montreal's Culinary and Wine Excellence01:18:38 - OutroKey TakeawaysA City That Celebrates Winter & FoodCollaboration & Culinary Artistry on the World StageMemory, Migration & Identity Served on Every PlateRestaurants as Hubs for Community & ChangeIcons Both Classic and NewHospitality for Today’s LifeVisitors’ Must-Do ListQuotesNycci Nellis:“In Montreal, food, culture, and community are inseparable—hospitality here doesn’t just warm you up, it transforms the whole city.”Yves Lowe:“A chef is an artist, and our festival is a canvas—designed to showcase the passion and creativity that make Montreal’s culinary scene shine.”Vanya Filipovic:“In Montreal, every neighborhood and every glass of wine is about real connection—this city is built on community, discovery, and shared passion.”Chef Ariel Schor:“All that I am—my memories, my roots, my journey—ends up on the plate. Cooking is about telling your story, one dish at a time.”Chef David Lepage:“The most meaningful flavors—and moments—come when you say yes to challenges, to people, and to the unexpected.”Learn more about Montréal en Lumière:https://www.montrealenlumiere.comFollow Industry Night:https://www.thelistareyouonit.comFollow Nycci Nellis:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nyccinellisWebsite: https://www.thelistareyouonit.com/Produced by Heartcast Media: http://www.heartcastmedia.com
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