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On Wednesday, October 16th, six chefs competed at the regional qualifier for the Canadian Culinary Championship. It was a sold-out exquisite event at The Pipe Shop in North Vancouver. 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 Tom Cochrane (Red Rider) and Barney Bentall (Barney Bentall and the Legendary Hearts and The Cariboo Express). The emcee, Al Murdoch, guided the evening with expertise and style.


The Winners


Bronze: Chef Jonah Joffe from Bar Bravo
paired with Bella Estate 2022, Traditional Brut Chardonnay, Naramata Bench, BC

Gold: Chef Alex Kim from Five Sails Restaurant
paired with Tinhorn Creek Blanc De Blanc Sparkling 2019, 100% Chardonnay, Golden Mile Bench, BC

Silver: Chef Bo Li from The Fish Man
paired with Unsworth Vineyard 2022, Chardonnay, Cowichan Valley, BC

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

Best of Show


Silver: Unsworth 2022 Chardonnay, Cowichan Valley, BC

Gold: One Mill Road 2022, Home Block Pinot Noir, Naramata, BC

Bronze: Riverstone 2022 Malbec, Oliver, BC


The 2024 Contenders

Elea Blasco
Casa Molina

Jonah Joffe
Bar Bravo

Alex Kim
Glowbal & Five Sails Restaurants

Bo Li
The Fish Man

Ricardo Valverde
Suyo

Chanthy Yen
Bacaro Restaurant

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