Signature experiences

Molenne

Molenne, a finalist for Air Canada’s Best New Restaurants 2025, showcases the best Canadian seafood and Québec meats. This lovely brasserie takes its name from Mile End, once known as “Molenne” among French speakers. The seafood bar celebrates freshness with a selection of oysters, sea urchins, clams, crab, shrimp and wild caviar. Its wine cellar features biodynamic wines, fine Bordeaux, selected finds and signature cocktails. Add an elegant, warm atmosphere, and you have the perfect setting for any occasion: drinks with friends, light bites, birthdays, business lunches or festive evenings with champagne.

2025 Finalist

Air Canada signature experience

Specially created for MTLàTABLE, Air Canada signature experiences celebrate the culinary talent of exceptional restaurants recognized by Air Canada’s Best New Restaurants list, which has been spotlighting the country’s top new dining destinations for 25 years.
 

Memories of the Maritimes by the sea

This seven-course menu is devoted entirely to seafood from Canada’s Maritime provinces. It will showcase the bounty of the Atlantic coast, including two surprise dishes.

Each course will centre on an ingredient selected from chef Christopher Pecotic’s personal favourites. Born in Halifax, Christopher grew up surrounded by seafood. He began cooking with his father at a young age, an experience that sparked his interest in the kitchen and helped shape his path as a chef.

Several elements of the menu draw on his own story. Shandaph oysters, for example, were part of his family meals, from holiday gatherings to weekend dinners. Christopher met the oyster farmer behind this Big Island operation during his first year at the Halifax Seaport Market and has supported him ever since.

Throughout the evening, Christopher will personally present one dish at each table and share the story behind an ingredient or fish on the menu. The experience will create a direct connection between guests, producers and the food being served.
 

$125 (before tip and taxes)

Menu may change based on market availability.

Appetizers

  • Buckwheat tartlet
  • Québec bluefin tuna, Canadian sturgeon caviar

Shellfish duo

  • Littleneck clams from East Bideford, PEI, Bloody Mary granita
  • Shandaph oysters from Nova Scotia, cucumber granita

Bread service

  • House-made milk bun
  • Maître d’hôtel butter with Île Saint-Barnabé sea urchin

Starter

  • Digby scallop in the shell, grilled over binchotan
  • Wild garlic butter, smoked scallop emulsion, Sainte-Madeleine lardo

Intermediate course

  • Nova Scotia lobster and Nantes carrot ravioli
  • Citrus bisque sabayon

Main course

  • Tuna belly or pepper-grilled guinea fowl
  • Matchstick potatoes

Dessert

  • Wild blueberry tart
  • Old-fashioned vanilla ice cream

Schedule

  • Sunday, November 1
  • Sunday, November 8

Christophe Pecotic

Each course will centre on an ingredient selected from chef Christopher Pecotic’s personal favourites. Born in Halifax, he grew up surrounded by seafood. He began cooking with his father at a young age, an experience that sparked his interest in the kitchen and helped shape his path as a chef.