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Cabaret l’Enfer x Beyond the Plate: Chef Massimo Piedimonte brings showman energy to fine dining

by Heidi Small

Watch Season 4, Episode 4 of Beyond the Plate, presented in partnership with Cult MTL.

It was incredible to see Chef Massimo Piedimonte in all his glory at Cabaret l’Enfer, #21 on Canada’s 100 Best Restarurants list this year.

I watch as his staff play and meticulously move behind the marble seating that acts as the stage — where you, the ‘patron of the arts,’ can enjoy the show. The night only begins the second that Chef takes the stage. The anticipation is undeniably tense until he literally ‘cuts in’ and makes his entrance. The ultimate showman, the experience unfolds with the release of knives sharpened.

I am mesmerized, and you will be too!

It was an experience unto itself watching this esteemed chef. Enjoy this episode and know that it was years in the making.

Cabaret l’Enfer x Beyond the Plate: Chef Massimo Piedimonte brings showman energy to fine dining

Produced and Hosted by Heidi Small

Filmed and Directed by Ezra Soiferman

Edited by Teagan Lance

Graphic Design & Logo by Alex Chocron

Beyond the Plate by Heidi Small is an experience brought to you by Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove.

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by Heidi Small

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Born and raised in Montreal, Heidi is a champion of the local restaurant scene with a background working in the film industry, in politics and in fundraising for brain cancer research. Heidi spent a year and a half as columnist at the Gazette writing and hosting her popular “Beyond the Plate” column and 15-episode YouTube series. The culinary aficionado later served up her scrumptious, up-close-and-personal monthly portraits to the delight of tens of thousands of hungry Montrealers as well as foodies far afield on the website of celebrated magazine Canada’s 100 Best. Next, Small was part of our city’s CTV television lineup where her beloved Beyond the Plate chef series was seen monthly, giving our Montreal chefs much needed love and shine during and after the harrowing COVID period. With some 35 episodes already out in the world, in 2024 Beyond the Plate has begun a brand new chapter in collaboration with Montreal media outlet Cult MTL and numerous prestigious corporate sponsors. With the thriving series Heidi continues her role as a spokesperson and passionate leader in the city's celebrated restaurant community.