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HIDEKAZU TOJO
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, your clients can try the
original at Tojo's Restaurant.
VIKRAM VIJ
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.
CHRIS WHITTAKER
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.
QUANG DANG
Executive chef at West, Quang Dang is a fast-rising star in
Vancouver's dynamic culinary scene. Your clients can get
a taste of his signature West Coast cuisine, which infuses
sustainably harvested seafood and locally sourced ingredients
with globally inspired flavours.
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, is a
three-time winner of Vancouver Magazine's award for "best
upscale restaurant."
PINO POSTERARO
Named "chef of the year" by Vancouver Magazine, Pino
Posteraro transports diners to his native Italy at his restaurant,
Cioppino's Mediterranean Grill, beloved by locals and
visiting celebrities alike.
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
Hidekazu Tojo
Chris Whittaker
Quang Dang
David Hawksworth
Pino Posteraro
Vikram Vij
