Audi Canada Celebrates Creativity and Sustainability in Calgary

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Oct 02, 2025, 22:19 ET

TORONTO, Oct. 2, 2025 /CNW/ - For the first time since its inception, the Audi Canada Sustainable Dining Series was held in Calgary, Alberta, following previous events held in Toronto and Vancouver. The event, the sixth installment of a multi-year experiential series, took place on October 2nd at CHARCUT in downtown Calgary. Offering invited guests a sensory-rich evening that celebrated sustainability and responsible development, the evening was led by three acclaimed Canadian culinary figures: Chef John Jackson, Chef Connie DeSousa and Chef Marc-André Royal.

As part of a national program spotlighting prominent, internationally- acclaimed chefs and promoting sustainable dining, the evening featured a pairing of CHAR Hospitality Group co-chefs and co-founders John Jackson and Connie DeSousa (Calgary) with Chef Marc-André Royal, executive chef and owner of restaurant Le St-Urbain and La Bête à Pain (Quebec).

Chef Jackson and DeSousa have received numerous national recognitions, including accolades from enRoute Magazine's "Top 10 Best New Restaurants in Canada" and Canada's 100 Best, for their restaurants CHARCUT, charbar, and Connie & John's Pizza. Their approach to food is rooted in precision, purpose, and a deep commitment to nurturing the next generation of culinary talent.

Chef Marc-André Royal is recognized as one of Québec's most respected culinary voices and is celebrated for his modern approach to Canadian cuisine and commitment to seasonal, sustainably sourced ingredients.

All three chefs collaborated on a bespoke three-course menu highlighting Canadian-sourced and sustainable ingredients:

Appetizer

Québec Scallop Crudo
 Scallop Crudo prepared with Québec scallops, pickled vegetables. Accompanied with bread and seaweed powder

Main

Spiedo di Manzo
 Bone marrow and ultra-aged Gemstone beef, served with chantarelles, truffles and salsa verde.

Dessert

East Meets West for Sweets
Whipped fresh cheese, Dutchess strawberries, sea buckthorn sorbetto.

"Sustainability does not mean compromise; it means raising the standard. This dining series allows us to highlight those values in a creative and unexpected way. Bringing chefs of this calibre creates more than a meal; it creates a dialogue about responsibility, creativity, and the choices we make every day," said Vito Paladino, President of Audi Canada.

This dinner, the sixth edition of the Audi Sustainability Dining series, follows the successful collaborations hosted by Audi Canada, which featured global chefs such as Alex Atala (Brazil), Michael Hunter (Canada), Lucas Sin (New York), Eva Chin (Canada), Jérôme Schilling (France), Daniele Corona (Canada), Jöel Watanabe (Canada), and Davide Ciavattella (Canada).

About Audi Canada:
The Audi Group is one of the most successful manufacturers of automobiles and motorcycles in the premium and luxury segment. The brands Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini, and Ducati produce at 21 locations in 12 countries. Audi and its partners are present in more than 100 markets worldwide. In 2024, the Audi Group delivered 1.7 million Audi vehicles, 10,643 Bentley vehicles, 10,687 Lamborghini vehicles, and 54,495 Ducati motorcycles to customers. In the 2024 fiscal year, Audi Group achieved a total revenue of €64.5 billion and an operating profit of €3.9 billion. As of December 31, more than 88,000 people worked for the Audi Group, more than 53,000 of them at AUDI AG in Germany. With its attractive brands and numerous new models, the group is systematically pursuing its path toward becoming a provider of sustainable, fully networked premium mobility.

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