Club 357 exec chef...R.I.P.

[montrealfoodie]

I have heard today that the chef of this fine establishment passed away yesterday, can anyone confirm this???

[lagatta]

Sad to hear that. I don't see anything here about the death of Pol Martin, who was an important influence on another generation of fine dining in Québec, and indeed throughout Canada: http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette...

Of course Martin did not die at a young age, but it is sad anyway.

[crownfarm1]

Thanks lagatta for mentioning the death of Pol Martin. He was indeed an important influence and so well loved by a generation of Québec food lovers. For many people, he made cooking approachable through his Montréal cooking school. Cookbooks and TV shows followed to reach a wider audience long before there was the inkling of a TV Food Network. I had the privilege to watch him work and connect with people on a personal level. He was always keen to help others learn the 'Art of Cooking" and share his love for good food. - Pol Martin's daughter

[Em24]

I was very sad to hear for Pol Martin. his recipe for Boeuf Bourguignon is simply the best and my dad has passed it along to me recently.

[C70]

http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette...

eek.. only 45.

[BLM]

Just got it confirmed by a reliable source. Le 357c restaurant exec chef John Ledwell has died. He actually died today.

[Lesley]

Actually, John died yesterday morning.

[BLM]

Thanks. The person who gave the info, had it wrong.

[BLM]

He was with chef Claude Pelletier on the fishing ship(that's what I heard)?

[carswell]

Are you referring to John Ledwell of 357c?

Haven't seen any public announcements to that effect. No mention on the 357c website. No mention on Google.

[BLM]

That would be John Ledwell.