Chris Hrynyk
Executive Chef- Italia – at River Cree Resort
Since his last evening with the Edmonton Gentlemen’s Dinner Club, Chris has left his position with the Petroleum Club to spend some time freelancing as a Chef and Restaurant Consultant. Just recently he joined River Cree Resort as Executive Chef in Italia restaurant.
His long career on the Edmonton food scene started at Café Select. From there Chris has been involved with a number of Edmonton’s fine dining restaurants, including, the Red Ox Inn, Vi’s on the River, Le Petite Marche, Nina’s, Murrieta’s, Sorrentino’s Restaurant Group (for more than 10 years) and Buco Pizzeria and Vino.
“Since, 2009 I have been a mentor-chef and friend to the Edmonton Gentleman’s Dinner Club. I’m sure that the words
“How many bowls do you guys need to make 1 dish?” resonate with many of the members and guests. I also believe that if you have to make it up as you go or improvise then just go for it. The show must go on.”
“ I credit both my Mom and my Grandmother for becoming a Chef. Mom looked on my cooking abilities as welcome help around the house and Grandma insisted that I would one day be a chef. I was entirely unconvinced and considered studying to become a lawyer. After a year off from University and a working trip to Europe I was hooked.”
