The Beehive represents Boston at the Annual MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE

MONTREAL - Jan. 25, 2016 - PRLog -- (Boston, MA) – (January 2016) On February 18^th and 19^th, 2016 Executive Chef Gregory Torrech and Co-Owner and Sommelier Bertil Jean-Chronberg of The Beehive, Boston’s South End hotspot, will be one of eight local chefs and restaurateurs representing the city of Boston at the 17^thannual  MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE in Montreal, Québec. Presented by RBC in collaboration with Bell, the two week-long celebration of all things culinary brings together over 900,000 fans eager to savor the Montreal lifestyle to its fullest through a unique program that combines performing arts, gastronomy, free outdoor activities and more.

The gastronomy program, the only event of its kind in the world, brings passionate foodies together in both the kitchen and dining room and offers a full slate of unforgettable dinners and activities for all the senses. As this year’s featured American city, Boston will be represented throughout the opening weekend as Executive Chef Gregory Torrech joins Montreal host and Chef Christian Peillon of the acclaimed Alexandre et fils for a pairing dinner. Both chefs will come together in Alexandre’s kitchen on February 18^th, 19^th, 2016 to cook and serve a special prix fixe menu that combines the culinary artistry of both. The chefs will serve a sea shell soup, warm cod pavé, seafood pot-au-feu, duck au poivre, venison with truffle sauce, and a selection of desserts. On February 20^th, 2016 the chefs will be joined by a young aspiring chef as part of the La Tablée des Chefs’ Brigades Culinaires program which develops culinary skills and food knowledge in school-aged children, leading them toward their own food autonomy.

Award-winning sommelier Bertil Jean Chronberg will return to Montreal for the festival where he’ll pair Chef Torrech and Pellion’s special multi-course menu with exquisite wines. Jean-Chronberg spent many years running restaurants and hospitality programs in Montreal and worked closely with important industry leaders including: Gaston Lenôtre (Maitre Patissier), Jean Paul Grappe (Maitre cuisinier-Cuisine évolutive ITHQ), Les Freres Gros, Alain Chappel, Nicolas Jongleux, Daniel Vezina and Robert Gagnon (V.P. Relais & Chateaux-Auberge Hatley). Bertil has also taught courses on hospitality and restaurant management at the Institute d’hotelerie du Quebec (ITHQ) and College LaSalle to name a few.

“We’re honored to be a part of this global festival and to be representing the city of Boston. The Beehive has so many deep connections to Montreal, and we’re excited to be able to bring a taste of Boston to their culinary community,” said Executive Chef Gregory Torrech.

Since 2000, some 500 renowned chefs across five continents have taken part, offering unforgettable experiences. Other Boston chefs attending the festival include: Tim Cushman, O Ya Restaurant (hosted by Maison Boulud), Tru Lang, Journeyman (Laurie Raphaël), Barbara Lynch, Menton (Pullman), Tim Maslow, Ribelle (État-Major), Jeremy Sewall, ROW34 (Verses), Lydia Shire, Scampo (Le Saint-Gabriel), and Ana Sortun, Oleana Restaurant (Graziella).

For more information on MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE please visit, www.montrealenlumiere.com/en. For more information on The Beehive, please visit: www.beehiveboston.com.