Hong Chew Instructor at NAIT – Executive Chef at CHIP Hospitality Like a growing number of consumers, NAIT instructor Hong Chew ( Culinary Arts ’93), the Canadian Culinary Federation Edmonton’s Outstanding Member of the Year for 2011, wants to know not only where but how the food was grown, harvested, stored and shipped. “I don’t specifically follow … Read more
Executive Chef, David Omar Zinc Restaurant Alberta Art Gallery Edmonton A culinary veteran with more than 20 years of experience, Chef Omar’s motto is simple elegance when presenting familiar menu items in new and innovative ways. Holding many roles including mentor, consultant and entrepreneur, Chef Omar is involved in all aspects of the culinary arts. … Read more
Shane Chartrand Executive Chef –Murrieta’s Bar & Grill Professional experience: Restaurant/bistro experience began at 15 – has included major restaurants and hotels across Canada Mentor – Chef Emmanuel David, Culinary Olympic Gold Medalist. Murrieta’s Bar & Grill, Edmonton – Executive Chef – 1 year – Well known local restaurant with 200+ bottle wine list, fine … Read more
Christophe Ithurritze Executive Chef – River Cree Resort And Casino, Alberta, Canada He was educated at the Rocailles Culinary Institute, Biarritz, France where in 1988 he received a Bachelors Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management (Kitchen). In 1989, Christophe crossed the Atlantic to settle in Las Vegas NV where he joined the Wolfgang Puck Fine … Read more
Chef Deependra Singh Executive Chef – Guru Restaurant Chef Singh has been praised as Edmonton’s best Ethnic Chef and his passion for cooking started at home in Jaipur, Rajasthan. He is most enthusiastic about preparing traditional dishes with unique presentations. Chef Singh started his career at The Taj Lake Palace Hotel in Udaipur, India in … Read more
Ashish Bhatnagar Executive Chef – Marriott Hotel at the River Cree Resort Born and raised in Mumbai India, Ashish was always fascinated by the vibrant culture, exotic spices, herbs and diverse ethnic culinary foods of his environment. He decided at an early age, that he wanted to travel the world and learn as much … Read more
Jan Trittenbach, Executive Chef – Packrat Louie Jan Trittenbach, the head chef at Packrat Louie, recently competed at the National Gold Medal Plates championship held in Kelowna Feb. 10 and 11, 2012. He won this right by winning the coveted gold medal over 10 other chefs at Edmonton’s Gold Medal Plates competition, held back in … Read more
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
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
