| Here is a little about Herve Martin, the chef and | | | | Chamilly vineyard in France. |
| owner of the Hermitage restaurant in Vancouver. | | | | |
| | | | | Now, about the restaurant. |
| Hervé Martin, Chef/Owner of The Hermitage | | | | |
| Restaurant trained for eight years in France to | | | | Since its opening in 1988, The Hermitage has been |
| achieve the level of Executive Chef. On his quest | | | | a favorite of Vancouverites and visitors alike. |
| to achieve this position, Hervé also trained as a | | | | Situated in an enclave away from the hustle and |
| Pastry Chef and a Butcher prior to serving as the | | | | bustle of world famous Robson Street; it offers |
| private chef to the King Leopold of Belgium. He | | | | an elegant, but charmingly informal atmosphere |
| has worked at some of the finest 3 star Michelin | | | | that reflects the warmth and hospitality of |
| restaurants in Europe and then went on to be the | | | | provincial France. While engulfed by the coziness |
| executive chef at some of the best hotels in | | | | of French antiques, family treasures, and the |
| Europe, the United States, and Canada. Included in | | | | warm brick of the fireplace, you can select from |
| this category were the Palace Hotel in the South | | | | a menu created by master chef Hervé Martin |
| of France and Ireland; the Hotel Plaza de la | | | | and served in the traditional French style. The |
| Chaudiere in Hull, Quebec; the King Edward Hotel in | | | | critically acclaimed wine list boasts one of the best |
| Toronto; the Westbury Hotel in New York and | | | | selections of Burgundy wines in Vancouver and is |
| the Palace Hotel in Philadelphia. In 1985 Hervé | | | | highlighted with exclusive wines from the family |
| Martin came to Vancouver to open the Pan Pacific | | | | winery in Chamilly, France. Always on the list |
| Hotel. During his three years at the Pan Pacific, | | | | when accolades are being given, The Hermitage |
| several things occurred: the opening of the Pan | | | | has received many awards as a result of the mix |
| Pacific was a hit, Hervé and his culinary team | | | | of tradition, knowledge and artistry that Hervé |
| received many awards for various competitions, | | | | brings to his restaurant. On a warm summer's |
| and he decided to open his own restaurant; | | | | evening, you may wish to enjoy your dinner on |
| thereby making Vancouver his home. | | | | the private courtyard patio while contemplating |
| | | | | which of the wonderful desserts you will choose. |
| As a member of such renowned wine | | | | Whether dining inside beside the fireplace or |
| appreciation societies as the Chaine des | | | | outside on the patio, you will be in for a |
| Rotisseurs; the Confrérie du Sabre de'Or; the | | | | memorable dining experience. |
| prestigious "Confrérie des Chevaliers du | | | | |
| Tastevin" and other associations, Hervé's | | | | Chef/Owner Hervé Martin and his highly |
| knowledge of French Gastronomic and the various | | | | professional staff welcome you to The Hermitage. |
| wines that work well with it are outstanding. | | | | |
| Therefore, Hervé has carefully chosen the | | | | Mention that you read this article on ARTICLE |
| wines for his critically acclaimed cellar including fine | | | | BASE and receive $25 off your bill. |
| Burgundy wines from his family's Chateau de | | | | |
