Situated near the port of Old Montreal, DNA is the complicity between Derek and Alex and their passion for Canadian products.

DNA’s menu honours old world traditions including house-cured charcuterie, regional pastas, local meats and seafood and a commitment to sustainably grown and harvested produce. DNA’s award winning wine program offers the most diverse Canadian wine list in the country.

Meals at DNA begin with complimentary sparkling or still water. We filter, chill and carbonate it in-house to uphold our respect for the environment.

Derek Dammann

Dishwasher
derek@dnarestaurant.com

I take great pride in serving sustainably grown and harvested produce, meats and seafood ‘because food tastes better when its ingredients are the product of thoughtful stewardship.’ I have a whole animal philosophy at DNA and will always have one or two dishes featuring offal on the menu because it preserves an overlooked part of our culinary heritage.

• Chef de Cuisine at Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen. London, England
• Sous Chef, Zambri’s. Victoria, British Columbia
• Malaspina Culinary School. Vancouver Island, British Columbia

Alex Cruz

Bus boy
alexcruz@dnarestaurant.com

I am passionate about regional products and Canadian food heritage. ‘If we are going to eat locally, then it would only make sense to drink locally.’ I am an ardent supporter of Canadian vineyards and regularly visit our producers to continue to follow the evolution of their product.

Along with the extensive Canadian wines offered, we showcase a wide variety of international wines that reflect the winemaking techniques from their distinctive regions.

Our passion is to give our customers an exceptional dining experience that reflects the very best of Canadian food and wine.

• Wine director and manager at Decca 77. Montreal, Quebec
• Student of Gastronomy and Society. UQAM University. Montreal, Quebec