Executive Chef Kristen Livingston’s passion for sustainability is at the forefront of her dedication to Canadian cuisine, driven by ingredients indigenous to the region.

Inspired by River Café’s mantra of ‘How local can we be?’, Kristen’s daily focus at the restaurant is creating a sustainable menu that involves seasonal ingredients, working directly with local growers, foragers and farmers, and maintaining environmental practices that continue to reduce River Café’s carbon footprint.

Her menu is unconventionally artistic and deliberately highlights local organic produce, ocean-wise seafood, and free-range animals raised without added byproducts or antibiotics. She continually showcases River Café’s culinary garden by using the native herbs, berries, and edible flowers grown on the restaurant’s property.