2019 Events
Rylan Krause Executive Chef – Ernest’s Dining Room NAIT Department of Culinary Arts & Professional Food Studies Executive Chef, Rylan Krause comes to us directly from Berlin, where he worked as a Head Chef at Salt ‘n Bone. Originally from Edmonton Rylan studied culinary arts at NAIT. The Edmonton Gentlemen’s Dinner Club wishes to acknowledge … Read more
Steven Brochu MilkCrate – Chef/Owner Born and raised in Edmonton, Steve Graduated from the NAIT culinary program before a move to Vancouver where he acquired experience at a variety of establishments including the Fairmont Waterfront, Shangri La Hotel, Joe Fortes (steak house) and a fishing lodge on Langara Island off the north coast of BC. … Read more
Sushi by Vinh Chef Vinh Tran – Chef / Owner Vinh Tran was born and raised in Vietnam but immigrated to Canada when he was 10 years old. Tran worked as a sushi chef in Edmonton Japanese restaurants for 15 years before embarking on his own venture Five years ago, he started Sushi by Vinh Incorporated, his … Read more
Chef Kevin Ostapek
Chris Hrynyk Executive Chef – Edmonton Petroleum Golf and Country Club My long career on the Edmonton food scene started at Café Select where I was hired as a line cook and left as their Sous Chef. This position led me to jobs with many of Edmonton’s fine dining restaurants including The Red Ox Inn, … Read more
Roger Letourneau – Executive Chef Bar Clementine Roger grew up in a small French town in Alberta. He credits his grandparents with teaching him proper gardening and the ability to recognize quality ingredients – a key element of his culinary creations. His father he credits with his knowledge of spice and unique flavors. His mother … Read more
Eric Hanson – Head Chef Prairie Noodle Shop A world traveler that has seen more than 40 countries along his journey, collecting flavours and experiences that he brings to those who come to his restaurants or to one of his dining experiences. A small business owner, Eric also consults for restaurants, hotels as well as … Read more
Kunal Sawhney Executive Chef – Revel Bistro and Bar Sawhney is Edmonton-raised and trained. Before returning, he was a sous-chef at Vancouver’s prestigious Hawksworth eatery. Sawhney has a deep understanding of flavour combinations and artistically outstanding presentations.
