Peter Daly R Mentor Chef’s Richard Banasch and Ian Bradley EGDC Our Mentor Chef’s for the February 2020 gathering were two of the clubs most enthusiastic members. Richard Banasch is one of the founding members of the Edmonton Gentleman’s Dinner Club and is currently the Club Sommelier. Ian Bradley is the current Chef Liaison Both are members … Read more
Celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the Edmonton Gentlemen’s Dinner Club Held at Sorrentino’s Downtown Location on January 13, 2020 On January 25, 2009 Steve Rose and Scott Montgomery met at the 89th Edmonton Robbie Burns supper. Steve was relatively new to Edmonton having moved here in August 2008 from Eastern Canada. Steve asked Scott … Read more
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
Christine Sandford Head Chef – Biera Part of being the head chef is imparting techniques and experiences—and Sandford has plenty to go around. She has trained as a butcher and in various restaurants both in Edmonton and overseas, including interning with Belgian chef Kobe Desramaults at his Michelin-starred restaurant, from whom Sandford learned skills now … Read more
Scott Downey – Chef/Owner The Butternut Tree Scott Downey, Chef-Owner of The Butternut Tree, grew up in St. Albert and spent his summers visiting family in New Brunswick. The memory of the butternut tree in his grandmother’s backyard is a powerful symbol of the wonderful ingredients growing all over the Canadian landscape, waiting to be … Read more
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
