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4 10, 2021

Mise en Place: S02E05-COOKSCAMP 2021 Part One

October 4th, 2021|Mise en Place|

This is Part One (of 3) featuring highlights of COOKSCAMP, starting with Vancouver chef Johnny Bridge talking about the support services at Mind the Bar, and owner/operator Calen McNeil discussing the new business models he and his colleagues are exploring in Victoria.

23 08, 2021

2021 Wild Salmon Celebration: Where can you celebrate?

August 23rd, 2021|Events|

This weekend, Friday, August 27-Sunday, August 29, the Wild Salmon Celebration enters it’s fifth year of celebrating wild BC salmon. Last year due to COVID-19 restrictions we updated the event from a one-day event to a weekend celebration across BC. We love being able to showcase BC Chefs in their own spaces! Each chef and restaurant participating have put their Read More …

21 06, 2021

Mise en Place: S02E03 – The Brigade System

June 21st, 2021|Mise en Place|

We’re looking at Escoffier’s Big Idea, the brigade system - the military-style hierarchy to organize kitchen work and make it work efficiently. The ongoing need for this foundational piece of restaurant culture is being questioned as to its relevance in 2021. But can we overhaul it or replace it? Host Robert Belcham asks author Michael Ruhlman, chef/educator Julian Bond, industry activist Hassel Aviles and chef/operator Dave Gunawan for their perspective. Grab your toque, take your station and tune in. Click to view show notes and download field guide

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