Join Chef Lee Cooper in welcoming Kristian Eligh, Executive Chef of Marilena Cafe and Raw Bar in Victoria, BC, which was recently awarded No. 1 Best New Restaurant on the 2024 Canada's 100 Best List.
With experience at Michelin-starred restaurants like Jean-Georges in New York, The French Laundry in Napa, and Blackbird in Chicago, Chef Eligh also spent six years as Culinary Director for Vancouver's Hawksworth Restaurant Group, earning accolades such as Vancouver Magazine’s Chef of the Year in 2011 and 2012.
Chef Eligh and Chef Cooper first worked together as Sous Chefs at Market by Jean-Georges Vongerichten in 2009, before Chef Eligh became Chef de Cuisine and Chef Cooper went on to open L'Abattoir in 2010. These two ex-culinary colleagues are sure to fall into their familiar ways of working side-by-side in the kitchen making this collaboration an unforgettable experience!
No. 1 Gaoler’s Mews is an intimate 9 seat, chef’s table experience that aims to immerse guests in all aspects of the dining experience with the chefs working across the counter from them. Tickets include a multi-course menu and beverage pairings.
Tickets are $500 per guest plus applicable taxes and gratuity with proceeds going toward our charity partner The Downtown Eastside Neighbourhood House (DTESNH).
Due to the nature of this event, we are unable to accommodate dietary restrictions or preferences. Tickets are 100% non-refundable once purchased.
For students interested in our No. 1 Gaoler’s Mews mentorship program, please apply here by October 2nd, 2024
