Saskatoon

On Thursday, October 24th, seven chefs competed at the regional qualifier for the Canadian Culinary Championship. It was a prestigious event at Prairieland Park. The guests savoured the dishes and the well-chosen paired beverages as they enjoyed each other’s company as well as the incredible talent of Johnny Reid (Multi-Platinum selling, Juno Award-winning artist, producer and playwright) along with keyboardist Michael Shand and cellist Kevin Fox. The emcee, Jennifer Reid, A Woman Like You iHeart Media Podcast Host, guided the evening with expertise and style.

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The Winners

Silver: Chef Steve Squier from Cohen's Beer Republic / Picaro Tacos & Cocktails
paired with Closson Chase 2021 The Brock Chardonnay, Niagara River, ON

Gold: Chef Taszia Thakur from Calories Restaurant & Pique Cafe
paired with Bench 1775 2021 Marechal Foch, Naramata Bench, BC

Bronze: Chef Michael Brownlee from Mabel Hill Farm Kitchen & Marketplace
paired with Little Engine Union 2021 Red Blend, Naramata Rd, BC

Chef Thakur will go on to represent Saskatoon at the Canadian Culinary Championship on January 31 - February 1, 2025, in Ottawa