On todays podcast I am very happy to chat with Brandon Grossutti of Pidgin Restaurant in Vancouver. A Vancouver native, Brandon's unique story of a real BC man, has taken him from fishing boats in the Haida Gwaii to owning an incredible popular upscale ding restaurant in Gastown. His Read More …
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Leading with Purpose Chefs’ Table Society of BC (CTS) started out 20 years ago with a mission of promoting sustainability for our local food systems and promoting local food champions. In recent years, CTS has expanded our definition of what sustainability means to include the sustainability of the people that make our industry vibrant and resilient. Read More … |
The Chefs’ Table Society of BC (CTS) and Pacific Prawn Fishermen’s Association (PPFA) are thrilled to announce that the “Wildly Popular” Spot Prawn Festival is returning Sunday, May 26, 2024 tot Fishermen’s Wharf on False Creek.
Chefs’ Table Society President, Chef Johnny Bridge, who has done his share of spot prawn fishing on the coast, states, “Every year, I eagerly anticipate the spot Read More …
The 20 somethings who come to the hospitality industry want and need different things than we had, to be fulfilled in their careers. The pontificating from old Chefs and Managers about how hard they had it in their day, means absolutely nothing to this younger generation. They will not Read More …
On this weeks Podcast we have Mary Mackay, VP of Innovation and Product, and also co owner of Terra breads here in Vancouver. I first met Mary about 15 years ago when I started volunteering for the Chefs' Table Society of BC. She was the one that held the Read More …
The Chefs’ Table Society of BC and the Mount Pleasant Business Improvement Area presented The 10th Annual Curry Cup on Monday, March 11, 2024 in support of Mount Pleasant Community Centre Lunch Program.
CONGRATS to the 2024 Curry Cup Winner
Katy Cheung, Kyumin Kim – Burdock & Co
People’s Choice was awarded Read More …
On this weeks episode we have the Owner, Tim Lahay and Executive Chef of the Barley Merchant. A good sized restaurant in Langley that specializes in local food made from scratch and amazing local beer. From the inception of the Barley Merchant to today, these two forward thinking hospitality Read More …
On this weeks episode, I was lucky to be able to catch Jeff Van Geest in Vancouver and had him over to our podcast studio. I have known Jeff almost as long as I have been in Vancouver so it was really great to catch up and discuss the Read More …
On this weeks episode, that we recorded earlier this year, are to young entrepreneurs with roots in Vancouver but now call Toronto home. The Chef Linda Jong and Gene Carpenter are the masterminds behind Fattoush Sandwich Club and Elsie's Coffee/ Record Shop. Both small and very unique spots that Read More …
So happy t have on todays guest. Dez Lo is a Chef who has made Vancouver her home for the last 15 years. Born in Hong Kong and gaining her culinary chops in New York City, she came to Vancouver to start a new life and hasn't looked back. Read More …
This weeks podcast is a day late but good things come to those who wait. We have Executive Chef and owner of Vancouver Private Dining and Sunshine Coast Catering, Evan Elman. It was great hearing his inspirational and entrepreneurial story of taking the big leap into beginning a business Read More …
Chefs’ Table Society of British Columbia (CTS) is excited to celebrate our 20th Anniversary in 2024.
It was wonderful to see so many industry friends attend our AGM and Marketplace on Monday, February 26, 2024.
It was fantastic to reconnect with longstanding partners and meet new suppliers too!
Thanks to:
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In this weeks episode we have restaurateurs Nathan and Akin Lowey. The husband and wife duo of the Hokkaido style restaurant on Powell St called Dosanko. They talk about the struggles and triumphs of owning a small family run place on the east side of Vancouver. From Nathans beginning, Read More …
In this weeks episode we have restaurateurs Nathan and Akin Lowey. The husband and wife duo of the Hokkaido style restaurant on Powell St called Dosanko. They talk about the struggles and triumphs of owning a small family run place on the east side of Vancouver. From Nathans beginning, growing up and starting his cooking career on the prairies. For Akiyo, making her way to Canada to find meaning and new adventures and how they both came together and built a life together. Now it's kids, business and the most amazing Cheese Crusted Oyako Sandwich. I hope you enjoy their humble stories and it's a good time to think about going down to Dosanko and enjoying what they do best.
Today we had the opportunity to chat with with none other than my old friend Mijune Pak. Her amazing story of carving out a career in hospitality is pretty amazing. From her humble beginnings to eating across France and Portugal at 3 Michelin starred restaurants. Her love of great food in infectious and her love of the Chefs, Managers, Waiters and Sommeliers runs very deep as well. I hope you enjoy this conversation.
