An inspired
and unique gastronomic experience.
After years of working with clients frustrated with the lack of small event spaces available within the city to host their guests for dinner, it only made sense for Chef Dany to take her 20 years of private dining and catering experience and create a venue space that allows for boutique functions and a curated dining experience.
Combining Chef Dany’s extensive experience with bartender Stéphane Duval’s knowledge, creativity and passion behind the bar, Anemone opened its doors in 2022 as the city’s first fully private dining and event space. Since that time, Chef Duguay and her team have hosted hundreds of guests for private dining experiences, small-scale events and upscale micro weddings.
Anemone continues to offer events and services both on-site at their unique downtown venue or at a location of your choice, all with an emphasis on quality over quantity and a drive to make your next small event unforgettable.
Meet the Team
Chef Dany Duguay
Owner, Head Chef
Dany’s passion for cooking started at a young age in her Grandmother’s kitchen where she learned the beauty of spreading love to her friends and family through food. Since graduating at the top of her class at George Brown College in 2005, she has gained extensive experience in the hospitality industry with a primary focus on the catering and private event sector. With a wide range of expertise and a drive to create unforgettable culinary experiences, Duguay has made a name for herself in the Halifax market, becoming a go-to professional for curated, small event experiences. Chef Duguay launched the successful, Harvest restaurant with a team of young, local professionals in 2020, which now boasts 9 locations. She was nominated for the prestigious Best Chef category in the Halifax Coast Best of awards in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Dany has built an extensive following on social media (@chefdanyduguay on Instagram), where she engages with local, national and international companies to promote their chef-inspired products and Nova Scotian travel and culinary destinations.
Stéphane Duval
Head Bartender
Hailing from Ontario, where he began his professional bartending career in Ottawa, Stephane brings years of experience working and creating the menus for some of the leading cocktail bars in Nova Scotia, including Highwayman, Field Guide, Dear Friend and Fawn Resto. Stéphane is a skilled and creative bartender who thrives on new and inventive modern approaches to classic cocktail techniques and recipes. Leading the bar program and front of house at Anemone, he brings his wealth of knowledge and innovative energy to each and every guest and event, offering specially curated cocktail menus, signature drinks and hand-picked wine selections, with an emphasis on local products and fresh ingredients. Stephane was nominated for Best Bartender in the Halifax Coast Best Of Awards in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Stefan Nielsen
Sommelier,
Head Server
Stefan joined Anemone in year one and has been a valuable team member ever since. A friendly face in both our dining room and off site, he runs our wine program while also being our go-to server for events. Stefan is not only CAPS certified, a valued long time member of the Bishops Cellar Team, a certified Wine Specialist with the North America Wine Association and The Society of Wine Educators; he also has his WSET level 3, and a diploma in Cool climate Wine Making and Viticulture. Stefan is an all around wonderful human with exceptional taste and an incredible service style that we are lucky to get to share with you, our guests. Make sure to take advantage and work with Stefan for wine pairings on your menu!
