Mates on Crates: feat. Jesse Jonathon Hawes
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Today we released our latest episode of Mates on Crates featuring my mate, Jesse Jonathon Hawes, co-owner and creative director at Mon Pitou Bakery. Mon Pitou opened during Covid and has thrived against expectations. Today a neighborhood favourite, it was designed to be a place that Jesse and his partner, Triet, would want to spend time and mixes elements of a cafe, grocer and bistro. The cafe got it’s name from the term of endearment a young Jesse received from his loving grandmother - literally translating to “my pooch” in Quebecois French. Additionally, the cafe is part of the Jonathon Hawes lifestyle brand. Everything you can experience in the store, from the clothes the staff wear, to recipes, playlists and more, is available for purchase online. It was a pleasure chatting with Jesse and hearing all about his favourites—check out the episode below.
Each time we do a Mates on Crates interview, our guests share up to twenty of their favourites with us. For each episode, only a handful of those favourites make it into the final 60-second cut. In order to highlight all of our guest’s favourites, we are happy to share the full list of favourites right here.
See the FULL LIST of Jesse Jonathon Hawes’ Favourites:
Brunch: Au Comptoir
Date Night Spot: Apollonia Greek Restaurant
Easy on the Wallet: Mangia’s Sandwiches
Fine Dining: Le Crocodile by Rob Feenie
Fried Chicken: Downlow Chicken Shack
Hidden Gem: Merci Boulangerie
Last Meal That Blew You Away: Blue Water Cafe
Martini: Joe Fortes
Patio: Joe Fortes
Sushi: Hello Nori & Miku
Outside of Vancouver: Marilena Cafe & Raw Bar
Thanks for joining us, Jesse!
Heading to Mon Pitou? Be sure to try the Turkey & Brie Sandwich —featuring cranberry mayo on perfect sourdough, thin sliced turkey, brie, mixed greens and a spread of Dijon—which is Jesse’s favourite thing on the menu.
Watch Jesse’s episode here.
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