Lauriers 2025 announces its finalists: Montreal well represented in this 7th edition
RestoMontréal attended the press conference held at Lightspeed's headquarters in Old Montréal, where the finalists for the 2025 edition of Les Lauriers were officially announced. The event marks the start of the voting period ahead of the Gala taking place on May 26th at New City Gas.
A Meaningful Tribute to Those Who Feed Quebec
This 7th edition features 17 categories highlighting the wide range of trades that shape the industry, from chefs and sommeliers to bakeries, restaurants, service, events, and collective initiatives. Over 5,200 submissions were received.
Finalists are selected by the Lauriers Brigade, a group of over 8,000 industry professionals. An independent jury also plays a role in the process, chaired by Normand Laprise (Toqué).
The jury includes:
Maxime Lizotte, consulting chef
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Geneviève Cantin, Quebec Tourism Industry Alliance
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Damien Girard, Viandes bio de Charlevoix
Geneviève Vézina-Montplaisir, Caribou
Alain Bélanger, AB2vin
Marc-A The city shines in several major categories.he city shines in several major categories.
Chef of the Year
Martin Picard, Au Pied de Cochon
Charles Gignac, 101 Restaurant de quartier
Alexandra Roy, Melba
Restaurant of the Year
Bar Saint-Denis
Juliette Plaza
Moccione
Breakthrough of the Year
Andersen Lee, Oncle Lee
Victoria Savoie, Asteur (South Shore)
Charlotte Maurin, Le Butterblume
Sommelier of the Year
Joris Gutierrez Garcia, Club Chasse et Pêche
Hugo Duchesne, Annette bar à vin
Best Service
Marie-Josée Beaudoin, Sabayon
Morgane Muszynski and Rosalie Forcherio, Rôtisserie La Lune
Mixologist or Bartender of the Year
Maxime Coubès, Crocodile
Patricia Jeanson, Asteur
Sabrina Touzel, Foxy
Celebrated Events From Across the Province
The Event of the Year category reflects the vibrant culinary calendar of Quebec:
Chợ Đêm MTL
Montréal en Lumière
Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy - Table champêtre
Québec Table Gourmande
Délices d'automne
Voting Now Open to the Industry and the Public
Voting is now open on the official Les Lauriers website for both industry professionals and members of the public. The general public is invited to cast their vote for the Culinary Personality of the Year.
The finalists in this category include:
The finalists are:
Ricardo Larrivée
Martin Picard
Stefano Faita
Colombe St-Pierre
Josée Di Stasio
Dominique Rioux
Jean Soulard
It is also possible to purchase tickets for the Gala, which will bring together nominees, past winners, and industry guests for a festive evening.
And Much More to Discover
This year, many other categories are celebrated, including collective initiatives, bakeries, tourism, and cultural outreach. To explore the full list of finalists, visit their website or follow them on social media.
A Tribute to Daniel Pinard
This year's Homage Award will be presented posthumously to Daniel Pinard, honouring his essential role in shaping Quebec's food culture and his lifelong commitment to the transmission of culinary knowledge.
Join the Industry on May 26th
The Gala will take place in Montréal at New City Gas, starting at 5 p.m. The evening will include a red carpet, awards ceremony, and a lively kitchen-themed celebration inspired by professional brigades. This annual event paints a dynamic portrait of a culinary scene that is engaged, evolving, and proudly Quebec-based.
Attending an event that shines a light on the many faces of Quebec's food industry is an honour. We extend our best wishes and congratulations to all the individuals and businesses nominated this year.
