Thursday Dinner - Fall 2026

801 Aviation Pkwy, Ottawa, ON | 613 742-2483 x2400



Thursday Evening Bistronomic Menu – Fall 2026 Discover our Thursday evening bistronomic experience: a three-course table d’hôte menu that combines refined simplicity with culinary creativity. It is prepared by third-year students of the Culinary Management program, under the supervision of Chef Étienne Cuerrier.
September 10th, 2026 Festive Back-to-School Enjoy a relaxed evening at the Lise-Bourgeois Restaurant as you reconnect with colleagues after the summer break, or simply come and enjoy an excellent meal prepared by second-year students. APPETIZERS Festive amuse-bouche created by the student chef of the day Homemade ricotta with lemon zest, Espelette pepper tomato water and basil, heirloom tomatoes, and roasted garlic croutons OR Smoked trout rillettes, marinated fennel bulb, homemade poppy seed and parmesan crackers MAIN COURSES Grilled hanger steak with Meat Press spices, rich and silky béarnaise sauce, crispy smoked cheddar potatoes, and market vegetables OR Lake Erie yellow perch fillet, pan-seared in brown butter, creamy fish fumet sauce flavoured with dill and wild sorrel, served with roasted butternut squash and sautéed spinach DESSERTS Layered chocolate cake with praline hazelnut coulis OR Dessert of the day
September 17th, 2026 A Journey Through Italian Gastronomy Let yourself be transported to the sunny flavours of Italy with a menu highlighting quality products and recipes inspired by Italian tradition. APPETIZERS Jost Kaufmann seafood crudo: razor clam, scallop in shell, and blue marlin marinated in lime and basil oil, served with lemon fennel, fresh herbs, and peas OR Caramelized figs with balsamic vinegar, crispy prosciutto, warm goat cheese, and arugula salad MAIN COURSES Fresh pasta with chanterelles, lamb shoulder slowly braised in its reduced jus, served with roasted bone marrow and marinated garlic OR Fresh pasta filled with lemon chicken mousseline, fresh pesto sauce, lightly breaded chicken escalope, and crispy zucchini DESSERTS Affogato: Madagascar vanilla ice cream with espresso poured tableside Or Dessert of the day
September 24th, 2026 New York, New York! For one evening, immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Manhattan’s great restaurants. Quality steaks, refined products, and iconic desserts will give you an experience worthy of the city that never sleeps. APPETIZERS Amuse-bouche created by the student chef of the day Manhattan-style crab cake, house tartar sauce, and crispy radicchio and green apple salad OR Manhattan-style beef tartare, hand-cut, seasoned with Dijon mustard, shallots, and pickles, topped with a cured egg yolk, served with brioche croutons and parmesan shavings MAIN COURSES Aged Angus prime rib, brushed with fine mustard and roasted medium-rare, served with pan jus, pickled horseradish, silky mashed potatoes, and green beans OR Pan-seared Atlantic salmon, champagne sauce, roasted corn and parmesan risotto, market asparagus DESSERTS New York cheesecake-inspired crème brûlée with cherry coulis OR Dessert of the day
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