Deep Pockets Make Warm Hearts
Brookstreet’s 5th Annual Lumière Gala in notable quotes:

Dr. Robert Roberts, President and CEO of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute:
“What an event! Brookstreet definitely embodies what hospitality is all about. With this year’s Lumière Gala we raised $31,500 for the Heart Institute, an important contribution to reaching our goals of ending heart disease by 2050 and providing top quality cardiovascular medical service in Ottawa.”

Jennifer Campbell, Ottawa Citizen Society Columnist:
“…a must-not-miss event for those who love fine food and wine.”

Michael Blackie, Executive Chef:
“Lumière is the event of the year and a great opportunity for the culinary team to shine. I have to say we outdid ourselves this year. Imagine coordinating an event that produced 4,675 portions of food and serving it in less than two and a half hours. What a ride! I look forward to next year and topping this gig. The crowd’s favourite was the P.E.I. station: house cut fries + steamed blue mussels + sage and caper aioli. One guest referred to it as ‘Blackie’s crazy East Coast poutine.’”

Patrice S. Basille, Executive Vice President and General Manager:
“This year we raised $31,500 for a great organization: The University of Ottawa Heart Institute. It’s wonderful to be able to contribute to the community with such a fun event that showcases part of what makes Brookstreet unique: our four-diamond cuisine.”

Terry Matthews, Chairman:
“For the fifth consecutive year, Brookstreet has orchestrated a fantastic evening of food, wine and fun. What began as our grand opening, has evolved into one of Ottawa’s premier charity and social events of the year. To date, we’ve raised over $120,000 for local charities.”

Thank you to all partygoers, sponsors, donors and partners for making this event a success!