celeBrItY
cHeFS
Hidekazu tojo
It's no secret that talented
chefs have become the new
celebrities – get to know
Vancouver's own roster of
gastronomic gurus who have
helped turn the city into an
exciting culinary destination
nico Schuermans
canada's first sushi chef, Hidekazu tojo, is
credited with creating the california roll in
vancouver during the early '70s as a way to
appeal to non-Japanese diners. now a sushi
menu staple throughout north america, you
can try the original at Tojo's Restaurant.
when it comes to Belgian cuisine in
vancouver, look no further than the creations
of nico Schuermans at his award-winning
Belgian-fusion restaurant, Chambar.
chris whittaker
a fresh face of change, chris whittaker's
recent opening, forage, is as highly
acclaimed for its commitment to sustainability
and energy efficiency as it is to using locally
sourced and ethically sound ingredients.
executive chef at West, Quang Dang is
a fast-rising star in vancouver's dynamic
culinary scene. Get a taste of his signature
west coast cuisine, which infuses sustainably
harvested seafood and locally sourced
ingredients with globally inspired flavours.
Quang Dang
David Hawksworth
native vancouverite David Hawksworth is
noted for being the youngest chef inductee
into the Bc restaurant Hall of Fame,
and his latest endeavour, Hawksworth
Restaurant, exhibits his talent for unique
flavour combinations and artful presentation.
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