Originally from Okanagan, British Columbia, Ned Bell has learned how to make the most of British Columbia’s terroir. While he started washing dishes at 15 years old, he made his way through some...
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Photo credit: Steven Elphick Afrim Pristine has a passion that was given to him by his family—cheese. He practically grew up at Cheese Boutique, a now four-generation cheese and gourmet food store, owned by...
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Originally from Australia, Shawn Soole moved to Victoria over 10 years ago. From the moment he moved to British Columbia, he was involved in the community, helping his new home city to evolve...
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Christina Veira has been working in hospitality long enough to make a difference beyond the bar. Engaging and engaged, she has been a voice for change, leading conversations about sexual harassment and the...
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You probably recognize the tattoos and the glasses! There’s also much more to Robin Goodfellow. Bartender, owner and consultant, Robin does it all thanks to a passion for the industry and an addiction...
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Chef Laura Maxwell has an objective to serve only good food—good for you, good for the environment and good for the livelihoods of those who produce it. She regularly steps out of her...
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Chef Chris Deraiche has been cooking for over 15 years, and he didn’t lose an ounce of passion. Deraiche’s emphasis on fresh, top-quality ingredients and flavour-packed dishes naturally make him a loyal supporter...
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Chef Mark Gray is all about Canadian terroir. His personal mission is to bring Nova Scotia to the forefront of the culinary world. And Mark is living up to his words, winning gold at...
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Kyle Panton’s love for cooking started at an early age, watching his mom preparing family meals. Originally from Belfast, PEI, Kyle graduated from the Culinary Institute of Canada before starting an apprenticeship in...
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Chef Nathan Lowey is one of these chefs genuinely passionate about mastering kitchen arts. Originally from Regina, Nathan’s desire to learn from the best brought him to the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology...
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