{"id":32683,"date":"2015-11-16T15:15:34","date_gmt":"2015-11-16T22:15:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/?p=32683"},"modified":"2026-09-30T16:17:29","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T23:17:29","slug":"32683-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/32683-2\/","title":{"rendered":"50 Years. 50 Chefs. Gala"},"content":{"rendered":"

Vancouver Community College is proud to celebrate the past 50 years by welcoming and showcasing the creations of 50 VCC-related chefs. Come taste the pride of Western Canada\u2019s largest culinary school on November 17, 2015. Tickets and info.<\/a><\/p>\n

Rocky Mountaineer Station\u00a01755 Cottrell Street Vancouver, BC<\/p>\n

\"Jeremy<\/p>\n

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Baker @ Uprising Breads Bakery\u00a0JEREMY INGLETT\u00a0VCC alumnus\u00a02014 Skills BC Silver Medalist in Baking & Pastry\u00a01\/2 of The Food Gays<\/p>\n

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2013 Chef of the Year, Vancouver Island Chef\u2019s Assn.IAIN RENNIE\u00a0<\/span>VCC alumnus\u00a0Executive Chef\u00a02004 World Culinary Olympics, Gold\u00a016 gold, five silver medals in world culinary competitions \u00a0Hotels + resorts in London, Vancouver, Victoria<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Honorary Member of American Culinary Federation\u00a0DONALD A. GYURKOVITS\u00a0VCC alumnus\u00a0President Canadian Culinary Federation (CCFCC)\u00a0VP, Aregala Canada\u00a0Director, Culinary Arts BC\u00a02015 CCFCC Honour Society Recipient<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Cooking philosophy: translating art and creativity to good food on a plate.\u00a0ALAN FERRER\u00a0VCC alumnus\u00a0Executive Chef, Minami Restaurant\u00a0Corporate Kitchen Chef, Aburi Restaurants\u00a0Previously worked with the Sequoia Group<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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2005 – 2008 Management Support, Culinary Team Canada\u00a0SCARLET GAFFNEY\u00a0VCC faculty and alumnus\u00a0Past: Executive Sous Chef, Westin Harbour Castle Toronto, Banquet Sous Chef, Fairmonts in Boston & Whistler, Crave Sous Chef, apprenticed at Four Seasons<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Justin<\/p>\n

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We turned a lot of those fish-and-chip fans into regulars!\u00a0JUSTIN CHEUNG\u00a0VCC alumnus\u00a0Longtail Kitchen, Chef\u00a0Concept is Thai street food: casual, affordable and with the same great flavours, but less fussy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Finalist in the International Pastry Chef of the Year Competition\u00a0BRUNO FELDEISEN\u00a0VCC alumnus\u00a0One of Chocolatier Magazine\u2019s Top Ten Pastry Chefs in America\u00a0Twice Nominated for the James Beard Outstanding Pastry Award\u00a0Television Appearances on Chopped Canada, Sweet Genius and Donut Showdown<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Mark<\/p>\n

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Recent “Vintners Brunch” menu favourite\u00a0MARK MASSICOTTE\u00a0VCC alumnus\u00a0Vancouver Convention Centre, chef de cuisine\u00a0Past: Savoir Faire Restaurant, Calgary<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Amber<\/p>\n

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2015 Canadian Assn. of Foodservice Professionals Community Service & Leadership Award\u00a0AMBER ANDERSON\u00a0Executive \u00a0Director\u00a035 years of experience in food & restaurant industry2014 New Westminster Platinum Awards Citizen of the Year<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The leading Vancouver ice sculptures company, from ice luges to centrepieces\u00a0HIROSHI TAKAHASHI\u00a0Ice carver and honorary 50th chef\u00a0Cool Creations carvings are a tradition at countless Vancouver events\u00a025 years of experience as an ice carver<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Hanna<\/p>\n

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HANNA SHELLARD\u00a0VCC alumna\u00a0Sous Chef, Central City Brewers and Distillers\u00a02013 Intercity Packers Award\u00a0BC Chefs Association juniors’ competitor\u00a0Previous gig: Cook, BC Place<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Al<\/p>\n

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Still passionate about teaching at 70 years old.\u00a0AL BINGLEY\u00a0Longest-standing VCC culinary arts faculty member\u00a0Trained in silver service and previously worked at the historic Royal Victoria and Devonshire Hotels<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Dave<\/p>\n

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Celebrated champion of locavores and ecological gastronomy.\u00a0DAVE GUNAWAN\u00a0VCC alumnus\u00a0Chef \/ Owner, Royal Dinette\u00a02014 Restaurant of the Year and Best Casual Restaurant\u00a0Farmer\u2019s Apprentice, Grapes & Soda\u00a0Chicago, Seattle, Vancouver + Belgium<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"James<\/p>\n

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Celebrated culinary coach and mentor\u00a0JAMES HUTTONVCC retired faculty, 32 years\u00a0Canadian Culinary Federation Ed. Chair\u00a0Canadian Culinary Institute National Office Chair\u00a02016 Culinary Team Canada support<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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BC chef, teacher, co-author of Modern Native Feasts\u00a0ANDREW GEORGE\u00a0VCC alumnus\u00a02008 VCC Outstanding Alumni Award\u00a0Apprenticeship Advisor Fraser Valley\u00a0ITA Apprenticeship Advisor Fraser Valley\u00a0Red Seal Chef and international competitor\u00a0Aboriginal Cookbook Author<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Dennis<\/p>\n

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DENNIS GREEN\u00a0VCC alumnus\u00a0go2HR\u2019s Director, Industry Workforce Development\u00a014 years at Bishop’s\u00a02015 BC Restaurant Hall of Fame inductee<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Tret<\/p>\n

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Tret did both his culinary arts\u2019 certificate and apprenticeship at VCC\u00a0TRET JORDAN\u00a0Executive Chef\u00a02015 West Ender Best in City, Diner\u2019s Choice and VanMag Restaurant Awards Winner\u00a0Previous:Tableau Bar Bistro, 1 Lombard St London, Claridge\u2019s Hotel, Opus Hotel, Wedgewood Hotel<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Quang<\/p>\n

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Sustainability advocate + champion of West Coast cuisine\u00a0QUANG DANG\u00a0VCC alumnus\u00a0Executive Chef\u00a0Competed at Bocuse D’Or, France, National Cha\u00eene des R\u00f4tisseurs, Winnipeg, European Seafood Exposition, Brussels<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Montgomery<\/p>\n

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Secret Location is a gastronomic adventure and a visual feast.\u00a0MONTGOMERY LAU\u00a0VCC alumnus\u00a0Executive Chef 2011 CCFCC National and Provincial Golds\u00a02010 BC Chef Association \u2013 Gold\u00a0Previous:Westin, Metropolitan and Shangri-La Hotels<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Canadian Culinary Institute, Past Chair\u00a0JAMES KENNEDY, CCC\u00a0Corporate Training Chef\u00a0Private catering for Presidents George H.W. Bush (USA), Mary McAleese (Ireland)\u00a0Previous owner Cook Studio, Exec. Chef Lonsdale Quay Hotel, Harbour House Revolving Restaurant<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Keen interest in molecular gastronomy\u00a0JASPER CRUICKSHANK\u00a0VCC alumnus\u00a0Junior Sous Chef at Boulevard kitchen & oyster bar\u00a02010 AI Rising Star winner\u00a02011 BC Junior Chef of the Year\u00a02 international gold medals<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Inducted into both the Italian Cultural Centre & Gold Medal Plates “Hall of Fame”\u00a0GIUSEPPE (PINO) POSTERARO\u00a0VCC donor\u00a0Founder\/Proprietor Cioppino\u2019s Mediterranean Grill\u00a02008 Vancouver Magazine’s “Chef of the Year”\u00a02009 Vancouver Magazine’s “Restaurant of the Year”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Co-owner of a local catering company\u00a0LAURA SHARPE DAWE\u00a0VCC staff and alumna\u00a0Assistant Manager, Culinary Olympic Team Canada\u00a02006 VCC Outstanding Alumni Award\u00a02005 Canada\u2019s Next Great Chef\u00a0Past gigs: Lumi\u00e8re, Diva at the Met<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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VCC Culinary Arts assistant department head<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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VCC faculty and alumnus<\/p>\n

1996 World Culinary Olympics Berlin, Gold<\/p>\n

14 gold, 4 silver medals in international culinary competitions<\/p>\n

Canadian Pacific, Fairmont, Westin, and Sheraton Hotels<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Jeffery<\/p>\n

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Culinary Team Canada 2012 Gold Medal\u00a0JEFFERY YOUNG\u00a0VCC alumnus\u00a0Executive Chef, Donnelly Group\u00a0Past gigs: Coast Hotels & Resorts, Browns Socialhouse, Westin Resort & Spa Whistler<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Voted “Best Cooking School” in the Georgia Straight.\u00a0DAVID ROBERTSON\u00a0VCC alumnus\u00a0Chef\/Owner of The Dirty Apron Cooking School & Delicatessen\u00a0Author of the Canadian bestselling cookbook ‘The Dirty Apron Cookbook’<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Ned<\/p>\n

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Ned\u2019s Philosophy: Globally Inspired and Locally Created\u00a0NED BELL\u00a0VCC alumnus\u00a0Executive Chef, Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver\u00a0Renowned for sustainable seafood approach \u00a0Apprenticed under: Rob Feenie and Michel Jacob<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Apprenticed at Hawksworth from 2012-2013\u00a0LEAH PATITUCCI\u00a0VCC Culinary Arts Student\u00a0Currently at Temper Pastry in West Vancouver\u00a0Completed ACE-IT Culinary & Pastry by the age of 18\u00a0Student support member Culinary Team Canada 2015-2016<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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2008 Culinary Olympics Captain of Team BC\u00a0POYAN DANESH\u00a02007 VCC Outstanding Alumni Award\u00a0Chef, Ocean Mama Seafood\u00a02013 BC Chef of the Year\u00a02007 – 2012 Culinary Team Canada\u00a02007 Karl Schier Apprentice of the Year<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Fresh. Fun. Lighthearted\u00a0MO BURKE\u00a0VCC alumna\u00a0Chef de Cuisine, Culinary Capers Catering and Special Events\u00a0Internationally-acclaimed, award-winning catering team<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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1992 Karl Schier Apprentice of the Year\u00a0MORGAN WILSON, CCC\u00a0VCC alumnus\u00a0Executive Chef, Fairmont Empress\u00a0Bocuse d\u2019Or 2005 Laureate\u00a0Junior Team Canada, Captain, 1994\u00a0VCC Apprentice Culinary Team, Member, 1993<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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VCC student won gold, 2015 Skills Canada Nationals\u00a0NANCY MCRAE\u00a0VCC faculty\u00a0Red Seal Baker\u00a0Provincial + National Skills Comp\u00e9tences Canada Chair for Baking 2001 – 2015<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Skills Canada Provincial Gold + National Silver Medalist\u00a0LEANNE BENTLEY\u00a0VCC faculty + alumna\u00a0Pastry Chef, Fairmont Waterfront\u00a0Past gigs: Mission Hill Winery, Fairmont St. Andrews Scotland\u00a0Modern twist to classic desserts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Sharing her love of food, coffee and people every day.\u00a0CASSANDRA CROCCO\u00a0VCC alumna\u00a0Red Seal Pastry Chef\u00a0Co-Owner Duft & Co. Bakehouse offering fresh, European-style fare, unlike anything else available in the Fraser Valley<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Launched Hawksworth Young Chef Scholarship Foundation\u00a0DAVID HAWKSWORTH\u00a0Hawksworth Restaurant, Chef & Owner 2012 & 2013 Vancouver Magazine\u00a0Restaurant of the Year and Chef of the Year\u00a0Best Upscale Dining, 4 straight yrs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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2008 – 2011 Bocuse d’Or competitor\u00a0RYAN STONE\u00a0VCC alumnus\u00a0Product Development Creative Chef, Earls Kitchen + Bar\u00a0Past gigs include: West Coast Fishing Club, Centerplate, Pear Tree Restaurant and Marriott<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Cooked for The Dalai Lama, Aga Khan IV, Prince Edward and Prince Charles\u00a0GREG VAN POPPEL\u00a0VCC alumnus\u00a0Executive Chef and Director of Culinary and Restaurant Operations, Terminal City Club\u00a0Former Fairmont Hotels and Resorts Executive Chef<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Trained under Chef Bruno Marti\u00a0JEN PETERS\u00a0VCC alumna\u00a0Chef & Founder of Nextjen.ca gluten-free blend + recipe book\u00a0Former Executive Chef for award-winning restaurants in London + Vancouver<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Penticton Wine & Country Chamber of Commerce, Top 40 Under 40\u00a0PAUL CECCONI\u00a02014 VCC Outstanding Alumni ‘Changemaker’ Award\u00a0VCC Alumnus\u00a0Owner, BRODO Kitchen, Penticton\u00a0Farm-to-table approach, maximizes the use of fresh and local products<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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~ Appeared on Top Chef Canada and Eat St.\u00a0~ 2010 CCFCC Canadian Chef of the Year\u00a0CLEMENT CHAN\u00a0VCC alumnus \u00a0Chef \/ Owner Torafuku Modern Asian Eatery, Le Tigre Food Truck\u00a0Culinary Olympics competitor\u00a0Hapa Izakaya, Chambar and Blue Water Cafe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Karl Schier Apprentice of the Year\u00a0JASON HARRIS\u00a0VCC faculty and alumnus\u00a0Executive Sous Chef, Fairmont Vancouver Airport\u00a02006 Bocuse d\u2019Or Apprentice\u00a0Worked previously in Whistler, Haida Gwaii, Rocky Mountains<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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“Best Chef in the City” 2013 Georgia Straight<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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VCC faculty and alumnus<\/p>\n

Culinary Olympics Team Canada Captain<\/p>\n

Combines Persian heritage with Pacific Northwest influences<\/p>\n

8 international gold medals<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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One of only two Certified Master Chefs in Canada\u00a0TOBIAS MACDONALD\u00a0VCC faculty and alumnus\u00a0Past Culinary Olympics Team Canada Captain\u00a02010, 2012 WACS Global Chef competitor\u00a02005, 2006 Culinary Team Canada five gold<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Restaurant Hall of Fame inductee\u00a0SCOTT JAEGER\u00a02016, 2008 Culinary Olympics Team Canada four gold\u00a0Pear Tree Restaurant, Chef Owner\u00a02007 Bocuse d\u2019Or competitor + Chef of the Year\u00a0Cooked in Switzerland, England, France, Australia<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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West Coast Cuisine specialist\u00a0BLAIR RASMUSSEN\u00a0VCC alumnus\u00a0Executive Chef, Vancouver Convention Centre\u00a0Served the royal family, countless politicians and celebrities.\u00a0Previous gigs: Hyatt Regency and Meridian Hotel<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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VCC Culinary Arts department head\u00a0COLLIN GILL\u00a0VCC faculty and \u00a0alumnus\u00a0Participated at international culinary competitions\u00a0Cooked in Washington DC, Chicago and Switzerland\u00a01993 Karl Schier Apprentice of the Year<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Renowned chef, long-time culinary advocate + mentor\u00a0BRUNO MARTI\u00a02016 Culinary Olympics Team Canada Coach\u00a0CC Honorary Outstanding Alumni Award\u00a0Past owner of La Belle Auberge\u00a02008 Order of BC<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Cooked for Prince William and Kate Middleton\u00a0JOHN CARLO (JC) FELICELLA\u00a0VCC faculty and alumnus\u00a02016 Culinary Olympics Team Canada manager\u00a02010 CFCC Chef of the Year\u00a0Coached World Culinary Olympic teams, 15 gold + 2 silver<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Culinary Olympics Team Canada\u00a0DAVID WONG\u00a0Product Development Chef, \u00a0Earls Kitchen + Bar\u00a0Former VCC Culinary Arts faculty\u00a0VCC alumnus\u00a0Jar Restaurant Owner\u00a02009 Bocuse d\u2019Or competitor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Chopped Canada winner, Top Chef Canada competitor\u00a0SHELLEY ROBINSON\u00a0Regional Executive Chef, \u00a0Coast Hotels\u00a0VCC faculty and alumna\u00a0Co-authored four cookbooks\u00a0Successful restauranteur<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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