Cheftimony Episode 044 – Livia Sweets
Photo credit: Eva McMillan
“I’m delighted to bring you a talk with Chef Claire Lassam of the wonderful Livia Bakery on Vancouver’s Commercial Drive”
Welcome to Season 4 of Cheftimony. I’m glad we’re together again because wow is virtual human contact ever important these days! In the introduction today, I share two of my current favourite ways to connect with people. One way is an ongoing virtual art tour with David Behringer of The Two Percent. Through his website, his YouTube videos, and his Instagram account, David takes you directly into the current art scene in New York City. The other way is a favourite new account, @scoutandlyra curated by my book-loving friend Lisa. For book worms and grammar nerds, we have a great new spot to congregate on Instagram! Check out both Lisa and David’s content, I think you’ll find they’re wonderful ways to connect with other good people.
In the interview today, I’m delighted to bring you a talk with Chef Claire Lassam of the wonderful Livia Bakery on Vancouver’s Commercial Drive. Do you need a place where you can go – any time of day – and just know that you’re going to be looked after well? Maybe you’re after a croissant and a coffee to start your day, perhaps you need a loaf of sourdough to take away for your lunch, or you might just want to sit at the bar for some pasta and wine and a good chat.
That’s the kind of place Livia is, a restaurant where everyone is welcome and where building community is part of the business plan. Claire and I talk about everything from the often-brutal demands of the restaurant industry to the camaraderie in that same industry that keeps people going. Keep your ears open for Claire’s story about sharing soup with a chef friend at 2:00 in the morning, when she needed it most. And as promised for this season, you’re going to hear about sourdough too, and Livia makes a lot of it! You’ll even learn the name of Claire’s sourdough starter. Join us!