Winnipeg

On Monday, October 28th, six chefs competed at the regional qualifier for the Canadian Culinary Championship. It was a sold out boutique event at The Fairmont Winnipeg. 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 Graham Peltier from Tabula Rasa
paired with Burrowing Owl 2021 Pinot Gris, Okanagan Valley, BC

Gold: Chef Austin Granados from Cake-ology
paired with Peninsula Ridge Beal 2013 Cabernet Franc Ice Wine, Niagra, ON

Bronze: Chef Jessica Young from Spruce Catering
paired with Benjamin Bridge Nova Zero, Gaspereau Valley, NS

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