Chef Profile – Jason Lynch

Chef Jason Lynch
Restaurant: Le Caveau at Domaine de Grand Pre

Why do you, or why is it important to support local?
To ensure a thriving industry in our area, which will supply me with incredibly fresh product

What is your favourite kitchen “tool” or gadget?
My Hands or a Truffle slicer

What is the best thing about being a chef?
Making people happy by supplying them an escape

What is your ultimate comfort food?
Dennis’s Pad Thai (Fid Resto)

What is your favourite item on your menu?
Milk braised Martock Glen Boar Ragout with Papardelle

What is your guilty pleasure?
Pie

What is the one Taste of Nova Scotia product that you can’t live without?
Boulangerie la Vendeene bread/ Grand Pre Wine

Aside from your own restaurant, what other Taste restaurant to you frequent?
Fid Resto

What is a piece of advice you have for home chefs?
Try anything, Play, Have fun

What is the best meal you have ever had?
A chef’s tasting at Rojo in Seville, Spain

Have you cooked for any celebrities?
Yes, Beau Bridges, Minnie Driver, Christopher Plummer and my favorite, Peter Gzowski