2016

Eleven Madison Park tribute dinner December 12th, 2016 Inspired by the great 3 star Michelin Chef Daniel Hum’s amazing cookbook and an incredible dining experience at his restaurant, Eleven Madison Park in New York, the idea to prepare an eight course dinner for 40 people was put forward to the EGDC. A Christmas event was … Read more

Matthew Guerin, Micah Joffe, & Chris Hyde Chef’s – Corso 32, Bar Bricco, & Uccellino At this event Daniel Costa introduced the evening and then placed us in the care of these chef’s representing three of the key people behind the success of his restaurants in Edmonton.

Israel Alvarez Chef Instructor – Get Cooking Israel studied the culinary arts at the Centro Universitario de Artes Culinarias in his hometown, Mexico City.  He completed his 2-year Diploma in International Cuisine then headed for Spain, where he continued his culinary education at the Centro de Estudios Hosteleros A Coruña.  His courses covered a diverse range … Read more

Kathryn Joel – Owner Get Cooking Kathryn founded Get Cooking in 2011, initially teaching classes from her home kitchen in Riverbend in SW Edmonton.  In September 2014 Get Cooking moved to its new commercial location within the campus of Grant MacEwan University in downtown Edmonton. A graduate of  Le Cordon Bleu London and of Leiths School of Food … Read more

Chef Alberto Alboreggia Executive Chef – Sorrentino’s Downtown Chef Alberto Alboreggia began his culinary odyssey as a Sous Chef at Locanda del Ghitello in Switzerland in 2004. He then moved on as Italian Head Chef at the Kempinski Hotel in Amman Jordan. From there he assumed s position as Executive Chef and Partner at Tavola … Read more

Eric Hanson Meet Eric Hanson. A home grown, and now, Gluten Free Chef who’s familiar with Edmonton’s dining scene. Eric honed his craft traveling and cooking in 40 countries for over ten years before returning home to inject the community with his unique style. He spent two years in Australia, where he learned the art … Read more

Darcy Radies Executive Chef – The Glass Monkey Chef Darcy Radies, formerly of Blue Pear, brings a unique culinary talent to the Glass Monkey, elevating the expectation of some of your favorite, familiar dishes.

  Chef Sean O’Connor Red Ox Inn Food is our common ground, a universal experience. Sean’s interest in food began at a young age when, during lags of good cartoons, he would watch cooking shows. In high school, he took Foods classes even though he was one of the only boys in the class (or … Read more