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Hidekazu Tojo
Chris Whittaker
Quang Dang
David Hawksworth
Vikram Vij
celeBrIty
chefs
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
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.
raised in new Delhi and Bombay, vikram
vij combines the spices and cooking
techniques of old world India with fresh
local ingredients at both his fine-dining
restaurant namesake, Vij's, and its casual,
home-style sister restaurant, Rangoli.
a fresh face of change, chris whittaker's
forage is as highly acclaimed for its
commitment to sustainability and energy
efficiency as it is for 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.
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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