Chef Connie DeSousa Mentors Chef Rafael Covarrubias

Chef Connie DeSousa and her mentorship of Chef Rafael Covarrubias  We’ve got something new in the works, a monthly podcast. We’ve called it Clutch-Her. Cultch means a mass of stones, broken shells, and grit of which an oyster bed is formed, and at this time in hospitality, we think this is just the word we…

The World’s 50 Best Restaurant Announces the 51-120 List

World’s 50 Best Diversifies It’s List The list of the 51-120 Best Restaurants is out and still no sign of Canada, but it’s good to see way more Female-owned restaurants of the list. GLV The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, announces the 51-120 list of restaurants ahead of its annual…

CONTEST CLOSED #Win S. Pellegrino Prize Gift Basket $65 +

CONGRATS KAWAII – To encourage and cheer on Chef Danny Smiles as he heads over to Italy for the 14th annual S.Pellegrino Cooking Cup in Italy on June 13th and 14th we are giving away a basket. In the basket -Martelli Egg noodle pasta – Garofalo Spagetti – Martelli Almond Biscotti – Martelli Arborio Rice…

Chef Danny Smiles Sets Sail

Chef Danny Smiles, chef de cuisine at Le Bremner in Montreal is representing Canada this year at the 14th annual S. Pellegrino Cooking Cup held in Venice, Italy on June 13th and 14t—the first time a Canadian chef will compete in the event.  One challenge will be is creating an award winning dish in a…

ALMOST FAMOUS CHEF®COMPETITION

Congrats to Vancouver’s Competitors and good luck for the finals in March! Finalist Matt Cusano, a student at the Art Institute of Vancouver International Culinary School Finalist Kevan Hafichuk, a student at Pacific Institute for Culinary Arts The S.Pellegrino Almost Famous Chef Competition combined forces with Chef Tony Mantuano of Spiaggia – Champions’ finalist of…

CONTEST CLOSED $125 Gift Certificate @Carderos_Van from @AFChefComp

Congrats @hikewithdogs In association with S. Pellegrino Almost Famous Chef’s Competition we bring you $125 gift cert to Cardero’s Restaurant To win 1) Follow @goodlifevan on Twitter 2) RT #contest $125 Gift Cert to @Carderos_Van from @AFChefComp @GoodLifeVan AND go to http://ow.ly/hPu9f  AND COMMENT THERE to #win 3) Comment on this post with the name of one…

CONTEST CLOSED #contest $125 Gift Certificate @Carderos_Van from @AFChefComp

Congrats @meuandthem Sandra!!! In association with S. Pellegrino Almost Famous Chef’s Competition we bring you $125 gift cert to Cardero’s To win 1) Follow @goodlifevan on Twitter 2) RT #contest $125 Gift Cert to @Carderos_Van from @AFChefComp AND go to http://bit.ly/y0j2PY AND COMMENT to #win 3) Comment on this post with the name of one of the…

Jean Francois Daigle and Christine Amanatidis (Art Institute in Vancouver) win at Almost Famous Chef Competition

Last night at The Calphalon Culinary Center, George Brown student Jean-François Daigle prepared his signature dish during a fast-paced, high-pressure cooking competition to win the title of Canadian Regional S.Pellegrino Almost Famous Chef. Daigle showcased his culinary expertise before assembled celebrity chef judges Chef Jeff Dell of Milestones Restaurant in Toronto, Chef Laurent Godbout of…

S.Pellegrino Almost Famous Chef Competition

The S.Pellegrino Almost Famous Chef Competition is a cooking competition that brings together students from more than 35 culinary institutions across the United States and Canada. During the competition they battle for a chance to compete and be judged by nationally renowned chefs at the finals competition in Napa this March. Vancouver’s Local aspirant chefs…