Vancouver

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 Johah Joffe from Bar Bravo
paired with Bella Estate Chardonnay Traditional Brut 2022, 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