DISCOVER A NEW ERA OF FOOD AT THE HAWTHORN DINING ROOM & BAR
Located within the iconic Fairmont Palliser, Hawthorn Dining Room & Bar is a modern ode to the hotel’s rich history. Since opening earlier this year, the elevated eatery has been met with raving reviews. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks, along with a thoughtfully-curated and well-detailed wine list, is no small feat but this swanky hangout makes it look easy — and oh so delicious!
Photography by Jason Eng featuring Victoria Thomsen of Mode Models. Makeup by Nickol Walkemeyer, styling by PARK, clothing courtesy of Holt Renfrew at the CORE Shopping Centre
The grand lobby bar is perfect for after work drinks or a night shared with friends. Split a bottle of wine along with tapas-style starters and sharable platters. Or make a reservation in the modern-meets-vintage inspired dining room, complete with lush detailing like rich leather booths and marble pillars. The menu offers a rotating variety of hearty lunch and dinner options for both herbivores and omnivores.
PARK is very excited to announce that Hawthorn Dining Room will be the exclusive caterer of PARKLUXE 2019’s Platinum VIP Dinner. Join us on September 28th at 5:30 PM for a 3-course family-style dinner featuring a luxurious champagne pairing and VIP transportation via our long-term sponsors, Mercedes Benz Downtown Calgary.
“We are incredibly excited about this partnership for PARKLUXE 2019. This project is true to Hawthorn’s and PARK’s testimony of highlighting local producers and artisans. We are combining the best of Calgary’s food scene with local fashion to celebrate a perfect alignment of our brands,” says Eraj Jayawickreme, Fairmont Palliser Executive Chef and Food and Beverage Manager.
Jayawickreme better known as “E” realized his love for cooking at the tender age of 10. He was brought up by his parents to value both food and hard work. Although he was enthralled by the TV cooking shows of the early 90’s, he wanted to create these dishes himself. Wary of a youngster burning down the kitchen, Eraj’s parents allowed him to cook but only on an electric skillet. His love for food grew stronger as he got older, and at thirteen years old he told his parents that he would was going to be a chef. Eraj went on to open and run his own restaurant, with a unique interpretation of what today’s “modern” kitchen is. Focusing on organization, discipline and team work, Eraj and his team utilize ingredients from local producers, farmers and suppliers to create delicious dishes infused with classic Canadian flavours.
Alongside Eraj is Dave Bohati, Executive Chef of Hawthorn Dining Room & Bar. Dave has over 12 years of experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry. His career began at the Opus Hotel in Vancouver, but in 2009 Dave relocated to Calgary and began working as Chef de Partie at the iconic Rush restaurant. Dave was quickly promoted to Sous Chef, followed by Executive Chef. After several years in Calgary, he relocated to Montreal where he wrote the Omakase tasting menu for Park restaurant. In 2017, Dave shifted gears yet again and began working as Corporate Executive Chef at Murrieta’s where he oversaw operations in both Calgary and Canmore before becoming Executive Chef of the Hawthorn kitchen. Dave was awarded Calgary’s Gold Medal Plate in 2014 and 2018, and recently named an ambassador for Canada Beef.
"I'm excited to offer a new perspective on Hawthorn's sociables menu," chef Dave Bohati told Daniel Ball of Eat North during an interview last month, "I can't wait to utilize some of the best local farmers and suppliers within the Calgary area to create a new fall menu that truly reflects the spirit of Calgary.”
Photography by Jason Eng featuring Victoria Thomsen of Mode Models. Makeup by Nickol Walkemeyer, styling by PARK, clothing courtesy of Holt Renfrew from the CORE Shopping Centre
Don’t miss the PARKLUXE 2019 Platinum VIP Dinner Presented by Dom Pérignon and exclusively catered by Hawthorn Dining Room. Seating is limited. RSVP + learn more about all the perks Platinum guests receive during the show at www.ourparkonline.com