At the historic Union Club in Saint John this year’s World Chaîne Day for the Bailliage of New Brunswick brought together an inspiring celebration of camaraderie, craftsmanship, and culinary culture. Rooted in the Chaîne’s spirit of fellowship, the evening highlighted the power of coming together. Present, united by a shared passion for gastronomy, were chefs, winemakers, and guests from Canada’s East Coast.

The menu offered a refined journey across continents. Global influences from French coquille St Jacques to Danish smørrebrød and Chinese Yong Tau Foo were grounded in New Brunswick ingredients. A talented group of local chefs delivered dishes that reflected both international technique and regional identity.

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Smoke and Orchard
Applewood smoked pork belly ‘burnt end’
cornbread crisp, apple slaw
pickled mustard seed, corn shoot
Chef Ryan Magee (NBCC Moncton)

Polpo cono
Octopus cornetto
Chef Alex Haun (NBCC Moncton)

A Play on Smørrebrød
Salmon mi-cuit
beurre blanc with New Brunswick seaweed
rye bread, cucumber variations
Chef Jorden Holden (Atelier Tony)

Coquille St. Jacques
Scallop, mushroom, sunchoke, potato cream
Chef Owen Brinson (NBCC Moncton)

Dessert
White chocolate crème fraiche
panna cotta with caviar
brown butter, toasted poppyseed
maple blossom crumb, dried apricot
cranberry “kompot”
Chef Markian Shafransky (Acadian Sturgeon & Caviar)

Canadian wines complemented the experience, with a spotlight on New Brunswick’s evolving wine scene, led by Zach Everett of Magnetic Hill Winery and Loose Wire Winery. His work exemplifies how traditional methods can be expressed through local terroir.

An educational moment from Eric Scouten of Kakuteru added depth. He introduced guests to Mexican-inspired flavours, including pickled pineapple and a sustainable take on tapache.

Seamlessly blending tradition and innovation, the evening captured the essence of World Chaîne Day: a celebration of excellence, storytelling, and above all, the enduring camaraderie that defines the Chaîne.

Nadia Barry Fuglstad
Chargée de Missions (Social Media)
National Bailliage of Canada