Skip to content

Jewish Independent

Where different views on Israel and Judaism are welcome.

  • Home
  • Events calendar Dec. 13 to Dec. 29, 2019
  • News
    • Local
    • National
    • Israel
    • World
    • עניין בחדשות
      A roundup of news in Canada and further afield, in Hebrew.
  • Opinion
    • From the JI
    • Op-Ed
  • Arts & Culture
    • Performing Arts
    • Music
    • Books
    • Visual Arts
    • TV & Film
  • Life
    • Celebrating the Holidays
    • Travel
    • The Daily Snooze
      Cartoons by Jacob Samuel
    • Mystery Photo
      Help the JI and JMABC fill in the gaps in our archives.
  • Community Links
    • Organizations, Etc.
    • Other News Sources & Blogs
    • Business Directory
  • FAQ
  • Subscribe / donate
  • JI Chai Celebration
  • [email protected]! video

Search

Recent Posts

  • Letting imagination fly
  • Sketching historic shuls
  • Choose to seek hope
  • An advocate for two states
  • A call to join Maspik!
  • Young learners, big mission
  • A life of music, poetry
  • Teaching in new ways
  • A loving tribute to her father
  • NCJW hosts Govender
  • Northern lights
  • May there one day be peace
  • The real and imaginary mix
  • A bleak take on our times
  • The Rebbe in letters, stories
  • Choosing life, despite lament
  • Scrumptious soup ’n’ cookies
  • In Jerusalem for Sigd

Recent Tweets

Tweets by @JewishIndie

Worth Watching

screenshot - Vancouver Jewish community's Public Speaking Contest-a short film
Vancouver Jewish community's Public Speaking Contest, a short film

Tag: Shane McNeil

New chef at Weinberg

New chef at Weinberg

Shane McNeil, formerly of Bridges Restaurant, is the new executive chef at Weinberg Residence. (photo from Weinberg Residence)

For the Weinberg Residence’s recently hired executive chef Shane McNeil, formerly of Bridges Restaurant, his new job is about more than just cooking great-tasting kosher food.

“What I love about cooking is that it puts a smile on people’s faces, which gives me a lot of satisfaction. My philosophy on cooking is simple: use the freshest ingredients possible, local when available, and let the ingredients speak for themselves. I tend to use a nice light seasoning or sauce, so the quality of the ingredients really stands out,” explained McNeil, who began at the Jewish seniors home in September 2015. “I also like to check in with the residents pretty much every day. Getting that regular feedback from them is really important, as it helps me become a better chef and gives me the pleasure of knowing that I’m a bright spot in their day.”

McNeil’s lifelong passion for cooking began as a young man in Toronto, where he attended George Brown College’s Chef School, which counts several internationally recognized chefs among its graduates. He then relocated to Vancouver, where he excelled under the tutelage of local talents, chefs Scott Kidd and Chef Dino Gazzola of Raincity Grill and Bridges Restaurant.

photo - Shane McNeil’s incorporation of classic French culinary techniques with contemporary flair showcases the fresh, local and seasonal ingredients of the West Coast
Shane McNeil’s incorporation of classic French culinary techniques with contemporary flair showcases the fresh, local and seasonal ingredients of the West Coast. (photo from Weinberg Residence)

McNeil’s culinary acumen has already begun to have a considerable impact at the Weinberg Residence. His roasted sablefish with orange-ginger glaze and green-beans almondine, his Italian beef stew with garlic mashed potatoes and roasted corn and his sockeye salmon farfale with ratatouille are all garnering praise. His incorporation of classic French culinary techniques with contemporary flair showcases the fresh, local and seasonal ingredients of the West Coast.

“The food is absolutely delicious. He’s an excellent chef who’s open to suggestions. He made a polenta lasagna the other night that was absolutely wonderful and he makes the best cheese sandwiches I’ve ever tasted!” said resident Sheila Cantor.

The residence executive is also pleased. “We are extremely grateful and very excited to have such an exceptional chef on our team and we look forward to this exciting enhancement to our hospitality offering,” said Vanessa Trester, gerontologist and leader of the Weinberg.

To share the good news with the community about the new dishes being served at the Weinberg Residence, if you, your spouse or family member is considering assisted living or multi-level care, the Weinberg is currently offering a complimentary lunch when you book a tour. To make a reservation, call Trester at 604-267-4722.

Format ImagePosted on December 11, 2015December 9, 2015Author Weinberg ResidenceCategories LocalTags seniors, Shane McNeil, Vanessa Trester, Weinberg Residence
Proudly powered by WordPress