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    Chef Profile: Karen O’Connor, Daniel et Daniel

    2025/07/09

      Chef Karen O’Connor has more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, known for creating unique and memorable dishes for clients. Her work emphasizes creativity, attention to detail, and a passion for delivering exceptional culinary experiences. Her career spans working in both catering and restaurants including well known establishments such as Bistro 990, The Rosewater Supper Club, Griffens and The Other Café. She joined Daniel et Daniel Catering in 1998. As executive chef, O’Connor leads Daniel et…

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    Chef Lee is Marriott Masters Pastry Winner

    2024/10/04

      Chef Raena Narae Lee from Delta Hotels Toronto was the pastry winner at the Marriott Masters of the Craft Competition. Masters of the Craft is a culinary, beverage and pastry competition designed to foster creativity and innovation while highlighting exceptional chefs and bartenders within the company’s food, beverage and pastry community. Pastry was a new addition to the competition this year, bringing attention to a space that has extraordinary talent across the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio of brands. Over the…

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    Chef Q&A: Christophe Luzeux, Halifax Convention Centre

    2024/09/20

      When it comes to meeting and event planning, chef Christophe Luzeux believes that understanding and fulfilling the client’s needs is important, especially when developing a menu tailored to their specific event. “Our goal is to create a unique culinary experience that not only meets but exceeds their expectations,” says Luzeux. “A key element of our culinary philosophy is a strong commitment to using local ingredients. My team and I are passionate about supporting local farmers and suppliers, and we…

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    Chef Jeffrey Young Joins Watermark Beach

    2024/08/08

      Jeffery Young has joined Watermark Beach Resort as its executive chef. Young brings a wealth of experience gained over three decades in the hospitality sector, spanning renowned establishments across Canada, including positions at the Four Seasons Hotel and Resorts, Fairmont Hotels and acclaimed wineries such as Summerhill Pyramid Winery. Young’s first position as a kitchen dishwasher at a suburban Vancouver country club inspired him to pursue Vancouver Community College’s Culinary Arts program immediately after high school. “Osoyoos is home…

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    Canadian Chef Clinches Culinary Gold

    2024/06/27

      The Aramark International Chefs’ Cup 2024, hosted in the vibrant city of Toronto, saw a landmark victory for Canada. The prestigious event at Cirillo’s Culinary Academy had the Canadian chef, Adrian Salalac and his chef assistant Richard Perks, clinching the gold medal in a highly competitive showcase of culinary excellence. The competition, featuring top chefs from around the world, was a testament to skill and creativity. Salalac emerged as the gold medalist, bringing honour and pride to the host nation. The silver medal was…

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    New Chef at Wedge Mountain Lodge

    2023/12/15

      Bill Grimshaw has been appointed executive chef at Wedge Mountain Lodge & Spa in Whistler, B.C. The newly built lodge offers 10 meticulously appointed bedrooms, a private spa facility and recreational and entertainment spaces, including a movie theatre, a wine cellar and more. Grimshaw honed his skills starting at a young age by observing and assisting in preparing family meals in his mother’s kitchen in Oakville, Ont. He completed his culinary arts program at George Brown College in Toronto…

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    Naramata Inn Hires New Chef

    2023/03/10

      Chef Jacob Deacon-Evans has joined Naramata Inn in B.C. The Okanagan local is a farm-to-table champion and is set to continue Naramata Inn’s hyper-local mission as chef Ned Bell passes on the torch. Deacon-Evans has an extensive culinary career which all began at the small Robinson Road Bistro in Naramata at age 16. His commitment to hyper-local, hyper-seasonal ingredients, farmers and suppliers perfectly complement the culinary vision Bell set forth when launching the re-imagined Naramata Inn in 2020. As…

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    The Ritz-Carlton Toronto Names New Chef

    2022/04/08

      The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto has a new chef at the helm of its TOCA restaurant. Horacio Macias Leon will bring his international flair to the restaurant’s classic Italian cuisine in the heart of the city. Along with restaurant partner and chef Oliver Glowig, the two chefs will commence their collaborative menu development for the restaurant with Da Umbria a Toca, a four-course tasting menu. This menu is inspired by the coming of spring and the culinary tradition of Umbria, followed…

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