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All-Star Invitational

The Winners


Silver: Chef Stacey Johnston from the Restaurant at Poplar Grove
Paired with Poplar Grove 2019 Syrah

Gold: Chef Neil Taylor of Home Block at Cedar Creek Estate Winery
Paired with CedarCreek 2020 Naramata Ranch Pinot Noir

Bronze: Chef Joshua Mueller from the Restaurant at Liquidity Wines
Paired with Pacific Side Stripe

Chef Neil Taylor will go on to represent Okanagan at the Canadian Culinary Championship on February 2nd and 3rd, 2024 in Ottawa

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Best of Show

Gold: Mission Hill Family Estate Winery 2021 Perpetua Chardonnay

Silver: O’Rourke Family Estates 2020 Chardonnay

Bronze: SpearHead 2021 Golden Retreat Pinot Noir


The city united to ensure that local youth have equitable access to healthy food (Child Advocacy Centre), sport opportunities (SpiritNorth) and music education (MusiCounts). In addition, funds were raised for the Central Okanagan Fire Relief.

And what an incredible night of entertainment led by our emcee, Jessie Cruikshank and featuring Steven Page (Steven Page Trio and former lead singer of Barenaked Ladies), Kevin Fox (The Steven Page Trio) and Craig Northey (Odds and The Steven Page Trio).

Representing Ottawa at the Canadian Culinary Championship: Chef Marc Lepine is the chef-owner of Atelier in Ottawa, consistently ranked among Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants. He is a two-time winner of the Canadian Culinary Championship (2012, 2016), was named Canada’s Most Innovative Chef in 2018 and has received international recognition from The Best Chef Awards in 2024 and 2025. He is currently developing his second restaurant, Sauterelle. Chef Yannick Laselle led his team to the top of the podium at the Canadian Culinary Championship. Under his leadership, Les Fougères was also recognized among Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants in both 2019 and 2021, highlighting his contribution to the advancement of Canadian cuisine. Today, Yannick serves as Executive Chef at the Supreme Court of Canada, where he continues to pursue excellence, precision, and culinary creativity in service of one of the nation’s most distinguished institutions.


The People's Choice

Lizardo Becerra, the 2024 Regional Gold Medalist and executive chef at Raphaël Peruvian Cuisine was chosen as the People's Choice Chef.

Dish: Sablefish Usuzukuri & Manila Clam Tart, Aged Wild BC Sablefish Usuzukuri, Pistachio, Dill and Ginger Emulsion, Achiote Soil, Warm Leek & Green Apple Tart with Citrus-marinated Manila Clams and Aged Canadian Cheese. Manila Clam Gelato over Pistachio Crumble, Apple-Ginger-Green Onion Gremolata, Aji Limo-Lemongrass Gel.

Beverage Pairing: Grange of Prince Edward Aurelia Series Chardonnay 2023, Prince Edward County, ON


Best of Show Wine Winners

Silver - Black Bank Hill Liberté 2023, Beamsville, ON

Best of Show - The Grange of Prince Edward Lafontaine du Loup Brut 2023, Prince Edward County, ON

Bronze - Grange of Prince Edward Aurelia Series Chardonnay 2023, Prince Edward County, ON
 


The All Star Contenders

Dining with Purpose

At the heart of the evening is a deeper intention.

Your participation supports Canadian charities with local impact - dedicated to ensuring youth have access to music education through MusiCounts, sport opportunities through Spirit North and health opportunities.

Together, we are creating opportunities, nurturing potential, and strengthening communities across the country.

To date, we have raised 19.9 million.

It is an experience that resonates far beyond the table.


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