12/02/13 – Sonny Sung, Bistecca – February 13, 2012

CHEF SONNY SUNG Executive Chef – Bistecca Italian Steakhouse & Wine Bar Sonny Sung’s life story is one of hard work, perseverance and passion. Born in Taiwan and raised in Japan, it was early in his childhood when Sung felt he had been given a gift – a passion for cooking. However, because his parents … Read more

12/01/09 – Daniel Costa, Corso 32 – January 9, 2012

Chef Daniel Costa Executive Chef, Corso 32 I am a Canadian chef in Edmonton where I own Corso 32. My style of food is inspired by my Italian roots. I have always loved cooking and aspired to be a chef. Growing up in an Italian home means you are constantly surrounded by great food. My … Read more

11/12/12 – Blair Lebsack & Norman Brownlee, NAIT – December 12, 2011

Chef Blair Lebsack Senior Instructor – NAIT School of Hospitality and Culinary Arts Chef Lebsack has developed his career through Executive Chef Positions in Calgary, Banff, Saskatoon and Edmonton. Chef Blair believes in the “Slow Food Movement” and recently attended Terra Madre in Turin, Italy as an Edmonton delegate. Inspired by exceptional local products, Blair … Read more

11/10/03 – Blair Lebsack, NAIT Culinary Arts – October 3, 2011

     Chef Blair Lebsack Senior Instructor  – NAIT Culinary Arts School Chef Lebsack has developed his career through Executive Chef Positions in Calgary, Banff, Saskatoon and Edmonton. Chef Blair believes in the “Slow Food Movement” and recently attended Terra Madre in Turin, Italy as an Edmonton delegate. Inspired by exceptional local products, Blair has promoted … Read more

11/09/12 – Chris Hrynyk, Sorrentino’s – September 12, 2011

CHEF CHRIS HRYNYK Catering Chef Manager – Sorrentino’s Restaurant Group Chris Hrynyk started cooking at the age of seven, in part due the influence of his mother and grandmother. He says that although his mother is a lovely woman, she has never been a very good cook so he took an early stand in the kitchen as an … Read more

11/05/09 – Emmanuel David, Matrix Hotel & Bistro La Persaud – May 9, 2011

Chef Emmanuel David Executive Chef – Matrix Hotel Chain/La Persaud Executive Chef Emmanuel David was born in Granada. After his arrival Emmanuel attended college in Montreal, moving west to Regina in 1982. Since then, Emmanuel has steadily gained recognition for his talents, working in kitchens across North America and competing in numerous national and international … Read more

11/03/14 – Chris Hrynyk, Sorrentino’s – March 14, 2011

CHEF CHRIS HRYNYK Catering Chef Manager – Sorrentino’s Restaurant Group Chris Hrynyk started cooking at the age of seven, in part due the influence of his mother and grandmother. He says that although his mother is a lovely woman, she has never been a very good cook so he took an early stand in the kitchen as an … Read more

11/01/10 – Shane Chartrand, L2 at Fantasyland Hotel – January 10, 2011

Shane Chartrand Chef de Cuisine L2 at Fantasyland Hotel Professional experience: L2/L1, Fantasyland Hotel, Edmonton- Chef De Cuisine, 6 years Sage Restaurant, River Cree, Edmonton – Executive Sous Chef, 3 years Marriott Resort River Cree, Edmonton- Sous Chef, 1 year Professional accomplishments: Kosher training Teach private cooking classes Culinary judge- CCFCC / Chaine Des Rotisseur commi … Read more