year to year-round is a dream we have turned into a reality. This new location provided us with a blank canvas that we were able to make our own, keeping true to our character and values and vision.” One of their values includes running a fresh menu. “Being on the water predominately serving seafood, we knew it was extremely important to procure fresh ingredients for our restaurant and patrons,” Sauvé explains. “PEI and Atlantic Canada offer an array of wonderful agricultural and aquacultural products which we want to showcase as much as possible. We strive to use quality ingredients when creating our dishes. Each dish on our menu is made with a purpose, crafted to provide the consumer with a delectable dining experience.” Having a women-centric business is also important to Sauvé. In addition to herself, Rebecca Reardon also serves as the head chef, and Olivia Saing is the sous chef. “The kitchen - the heart of our small business - is run (mainly) by amazing women of all backgrounds,” she says. “As the only head chef at the infancy of our restaurant, there were numerous occasions where tables were surprised or shocked to hear that their food was cooked by a woman chef. While perplexing at first, these reactions only solidified the importance for me to offer culinary opportunities to women just like me.” Sauvé, who is the chef profile for our spring issue, is only proof that a female chef can stand her ground and operate successfully in a once male-dominated arena. “The restaurant industry is such a dynamic business and I love all aspects of it. I love interacting with new and long-serving patrons, the ability to be creative in my own kitchen and having the staff to share in and support my visions,” she says. “What keeps the excitement alive is being able to do this alongside my fellow chefs and hubby as we can share in the experience together.”
THE CORK & CAST
146 Richmond St, Charlottetown 902.218.7487
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ABOVE: (L-R) Rebecca Reardon, Olivia Saing, Rachel Sauvé.
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