About Us
How It All Began
Brie & Barrel has changed ownership with the vision of bringing our French/Moroccan/Mediterranean cuisine to the table . Owner's Daniel & Bouchra Savard have been serving Moroccan/French cuisine at their 100 ft converted tug boat called the Swept Away Inn for the past 11 years. Our dream of creating a warm and inviting restaurant featuring elevated farm to table ingredients, home made unique and flavourful dishes, quality wines, cocktails, local craft and international beers is at the heart of everything we do.
This space has quickly begun to transition from it's past. Since our start, Brie & Barrel has evolved in many ways with it's changing menu to an ever growing wine list featuring the best of local and international small wineries. Brie & Barrel always has something new and exciting to try.
Brie & Barrel is excited to welcome you to our changing decor, improved heated covered patio space and a stunning new garden section covered with wisteria vines and feature herb gardens. We are so proud of the new space we've created at Brie & Barrel.
Meet the Chef
Chef Bouchra, born and raised in Morocco, Bouchra started her culinary journey 11 years ago at the Swept Away Inn here in Port Alberni as a slow food farm to table Moroccan/French style Chef. She has created family style cuisine for tens of thousands of international and local guests. All seeking her creations together with with rave reviews.
Bouchra's Mom, the late Chef/writer Anthony Bourdain as well as Chef Ottolenghi have all played a huge role in shaping Bouchra's desire for food, travel and authenticity which became major influences in her culinary journey. Bouchra's mother and the deep food culture learned while growing up in Morocco, is at the forefront of her creations. You can taste the complexity in every mouthful.
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As Chef owner at Brie & Barrel, Bouchra has been transforming the menu using authentic spices and building upon everything she has learned along the way.
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We are so proud to have Chef Bouchra leading our kitchen team at Brie & Barrel.
