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Our Cooking Stage is Heating Up
Oct 16, 2017, 16:45 PM
We are so excited to reveal the eclectic mix of the top chefs and local culinary talent who will be hitting the Cooking Stage from October 26 - 29, 2017 at the Vancouver Fall Home Show. With a number of unique presentations to look forward to such as modern veganism, Japanese comfort food, and a demonstration that will be sure to hit home with BC residents on a local favourite: Caesar 101, this year’s presenters are heating up the kitchen and diving deep into some of our favourite local trends.
To help you get to know the culinary talent set to hit the Cooking Stage this year, let briefly introduce our talented presenters below.
Rotem Tal / Itamar Shani
Chickpea
Rotem Tal and Itamar Shani of the newly opened plant-based restaurant Chickpea, and the popular Chickpea Food Truck are must-see chefs joining the Vancouver Fall Home Show line-up on the Cooking Stage.
The pair met in Vancouver and immediately connected over their Israeli roots and love for fresh Mediterranean inspired cooking. They both dreamed of opening a plant-based restaurant with healthy and delicious food, with a funky vibe fusing their Mediterranean culinary style and the West Coast lifestyle they have both grown to love.
You can see Rotem Tal and Itamar Shani speak about Modern Veganism on the Cooking Stage on Friday, October 27 at 5pm. To get the latest updates from Rotem and Itamar follow along on Instagram and Twitter at @ilovechickpea.
Gordon Desormeaux
Chef Dez
Red Seal Chef, writer and host Gordon Desormeaux is joining the Vancouver Fall Home Show on the Cooking Stage, sharing his passion for food and his enthusiasm for culinary arts. Chef Dez has written a number of cookbooks including The Best In Your Kitchen and a new motivational book, Parsley is World Peace in Disguise. You will not want to miss this charismatic presenter who will be serving up a dose of inspiration, with his presentation Food Creates Peace.
You can see Gordon Desormeaux on the Cooking Stage on Saturday, October 28 at 11AM. Connect with Chef Dez on Instagram (@chefdex1) and Twitter (@chefdez).
Aaron Harowitz and Kate Dunn-Roy
Walter Caesar and Timber
Local entrepreneur Aaron Harowitz and food writer Kate Dunn-Roy are joining the Vancouver Fall Home Show at the Cooking stage for their presentation on one of Canada’s favourite cocktails: Caesar 101.
Aaron Harowitz, the Co-Founder & CEO of Walter Craft Caesar is a globetrotting adventurer with a passion for art, design, food & beverage, and family & friends. After working in a variety of creative industries Aaron founded Walter Craft Caesar in 2013 with a childhood friend Zack, proudly producing Canada’s first all-natural craft caesar mix.
Assistant Manager of Timber, a hip restaurant and gastropub in Vancouver, Kate Dunn-Roy is a lover of all things food. The Ontario native who now lives in Vancouver shares her love of farm-to-table fare by writing online articles under her personal brand Kate’s Test Kitchen.
You can see Aaron Harowitz and Kate Dunn-Roy on the Cooking Stage Saturday, October 28 at 7PM. To connect with Aaron and get the latest updates from Walter Craft Caesar follow along on Instagram and Twitter at @waltercaesar.
Jefferson Alvarez
Cacao
Named one of the most daring and innovative chefs in Vancouver, Jefferson Alvarez of Cacao restaurant is a must-see presentation joining the Vancouver Fall Home Show Cooking Stage. The Venezuelan born chef raised in Canada has experimented with international cuisines from a young age and trained with top chefs around the world. His love for seasonal ingredients, fusing Latin cuisine and his meticulous attention detail is why you don’t want to miss his presentation on Venezuelan cuisine.
You can see Jefferson Alvarez’s presentation on the Cooking Stage Saturday, October 28 at 4PM. To get the latest updates from Chef Alvarez on Twitter and Instagram, follow @chef_alvarez. To get the latest updates on Cacao, follow @cacaovancouver on Instagram and Twitter.
Ryan Lewis
Sommelier, writer and independent wine, beer and spirits consultant Ryan Lewis joins the Vancouver Fall Home Show sharing his passion for good food and wine. Although born in Richmond, the ISG Level 3 Diploma Certified Sommelier has travelled internationally and throughout the Lower Mainland consulting on wine, beer and spirits. Learn about wine and food pairings for the perfect party from Ryan on the Cooking Stage.
You can see Ryan Lewis on the Cooking Stage Sunday, October 29 at 2PM. Connect with Ryan on Twitter at @ryandavidlewis.
Nathan Lowey
Dosanko
Joining the Vancouver Fall Home Show on the Cooking Stage, Red Seal chef Nathan Lowey is sharing his expertise on one of the latest food trends: Japanese comfort food. Originally from Regina, Nathan worked with top chefs in premier dining restaurants in Edmonton before relocating to Vancouver. After working at award winning Campagnolo and Campagnolo Roma, alongside his wife Akiyo, together they opened Dosanko. Serving homestyle dishes with a tribute to ‘mixed-family’ traditions, the husband and wife duo are seasonally inspired with a focus on local food, quality products and ‘slow cooking’.
You can see Nathan Lowey on the Cooking Stage Sunday, October 29 at 4PM. To find out more about Dosanko follow along on Instagram at @dosankorestaurant.
Chris Andraza
Fanny Bay Oyster Bar
The Vancouver Fall Home Show is pleased to introduce Chris Andraza who will be hitting the Cooking Stage with his presentation More Than Just Oysters. Although Chris has only been with Fanny Bay Oyster Bar for a year, his presence has gained notoriety in the Vancouver culinary scene for his re-invention of Canadian classics with a unique seafood twist, such as his award winning Smoked Oyster Poutine. Born and raised on the East Coast, Chris made the journey west to follow his passion for food and sustainable seafood.
You can see Chris Andraza on the Cooking Stage Saturday, October 28 at 2PM. To find out more about Fanny Bay Oysters and see what Chris is cooking up next follow along on Twitter and Instagram at @fannybayoysters.
Caitlin Mark
H2 Restaurant
Vancouver Chef Caitlin Mark joins the all-star Cooking Stage line-up teaching audiences about upscale comfort food at the Vancouver Fall Home Show. Previously the Senior Sous-Chef of Burgoo, Caitlin now runs day-to-day operations at H2 Rotisserie & Bar at the Westin Bayshore.
You can see Caitlin Mark on the Cooking Stage Sunday, October 29 at 11AM. To get the latest updates connect with H2 Restaurant on Twitter and Instagram at @h2restaurant.
Don’t miss out on seeing the biggest names in the Vancouver culinary industry on the Cooking Stage, and hearing from top local chefs! The Vancouver Fall Home Show has everything you need to know for your next home renovation, or design makeover or simply a 4-day weekend filled with inspiration.
Make sure you purchase your tickets online to save $3 off courtesy of RenovationFind.com. And don’t forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @vanhomeshows to stay up to date!
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To help you get to know the culinary talent set to hit the Cooking Stage this year, let briefly introduce our talented presenters below.
Rotem Tal / Itamar Shani
Chickpea
Rotem Tal and Itamar Shani of the newly opened plant-based restaurant Chickpea, and the popular Chickpea Food Truck are must-see chefs joining the Vancouver Fall Home Show line-up on the Cooking Stage.
The pair met in Vancouver and immediately connected over their Israeli roots and love for fresh Mediterranean inspired cooking. They both dreamed of opening a plant-based restaurant with healthy and delicious food, with a funky vibe fusing their Mediterranean culinary style and the West Coast lifestyle they have both grown to love.
You can see Rotem Tal and Itamar Shani speak about Modern Veganism on the Cooking Stage on Friday, October 27 at 5pm. To get the latest updates from Rotem and Itamar follow along on Instagram and Twitter at @ilovechickpea.
Gordon Desormeaux
Chef Dez
Red Seal Chef, writer and host Gordon Desormeaux is joining the Vancouver Fall Home Show on the Cooking Stage, sharing his passion for food and his enthusiasm for culinary arts. Chef Dez has written a number of cookbooks including The Best In Your Kitchen and a new motivational book, Parsley is World Peace in Disguise. You will not want to miss this charismatic presenter who will be serving up a dose of inspiration, with his presentation Food Creates Peace.
You can see Gordon Desormeaux on the Cooking Stage on Saturday, October 28 at 11AM. Connect with Chef Dez on Instagram (@chefdex1) and Twitter (@chefdez).
Aaron Harowitz and Kate Dunn-Roy
Walter Caesar and Timber
Local entrepreneur Aaron Harowitz and food writer Kate Dunn-Roy are joining the Vancouver Fall Home Show at the Cooking stage for their presentation on one of Canada’s favourite cocktails: Caesar 101.
Aaron Harowitz, the Co-Founder & CEO of Walter Craft Caesar is a globetrotting adventurer with a passion for art, design, food & beverage, and family & friends. After working in a variety of creative industries Aaron founded Walter Craft Caesar in 2013 with a childhood friend Zack, proudly producing Canada’s first all-natural craft caesar mix.
Assistant Manager of Timber, a hip restaurant and gastropub in Vancouver, Kate Dunn-Roy is a lover of all things food. The Ontario native who now lives in Vancouver shares her love of farm-to-table fare by writing online articles under her personal brand Kate’s Test Kitchen.
You can see Aaron Harowitz and Kate Dunn-Roy on the Cooking Stage Saturday, October 28 at 7PM. To connect with Aaron and get the latest updates from Walter Craft Caesar follow along on Instagram and Twitter at @waltercaesar.
Jefferson Alvarez
Cacao
Named one of the most daring and innovative chefs in Vancouver, Jefferson Alvarez of Cacao restaurant is a must-see presentation joining the Vancouver Fall Home Show Cooking Stage. The Venezuelan born chef raised in Canada has experimented with international cuisines from a young age and trained with top chefs around the world. His love for seasonal ingredients, fusing Latin cuisine and his meticulous attention detail is why you don’t want to miss his presentation on Venezuelan cuisine.
You can see Jefferson Alvarez’s presentation on the Cooking Stage Saturday, October 28 at 4PM. To get the latest updates from Chef Alvarez on Twitter and Instagram, follow @chef_alvarez. To get the latest updates on Cacao, follow @cacaovancouver on Instagram and Twitter.
Ryan Lewis
Sommelier, writer and independent wine, beer and spirits consultant Ryan Lewis joins the Vancouver Fall Home Show sharing his passion for good food and wine. Although born in Richmond, the ISG Level 3 Diploma Certified Sommelier has travelled internationally and throughout the Lower Mainland consulting on wine, beer and spirits. Learn about wine and food pairings for the perfect party from Ryan on the Cooking Stage.
You can see Ryan Lewis on the Cooking Stage Sunday, October 29 at 2PM. Connect with Ryan on Twitter at @ryandavidlewis.
Nathan Lowey
Dosanko
Joining the Vancouver Fall Home Show on the Cooking Stage, Red Seal chef Nathan Lowey is sharing his expertise on one of the latest food trends: Japanese comfort food. Originally from Regina, Nathan worked with top chefs in premier dining restaurants in Edmonton before relocating to Vancouver. After working at award winning Campagnolo and Campagnolo Roma, alongside his wife Akiyo, together they opened Dosanko. Serving homestyle dishes with a tribute to ‘mixed-family’ traditions, the husband and wife duo are seasonally inspired with a focus on local food, quality products and ‘slow cooking’.
You can see Nathan Lowey on the Cooking Stage Sunday, October 29 at 4PM. To find out more about Dosanko follow along on Instagram at @dosankorestaurant.
Chris Andraza
Fanny Bay Oyster Bar
The Vancouver Fall Home Show is pleased to introduce Chris Andraza who will be hitting the Cooking Stage with his presentation More Than Just Oysters. Although Chris has only been with Fanny Bay Oyster Bar for a year, his presence has gained notoriety in the Vancouver culinary scene for his re-invention of Canadian classics with a unique seafood twist, such as his award winning Smoked Oyster Poutine. Born and raised on the East Coast, Chris made the journey west to follow his passion for food and sustainable seafood.
You can see Chris Andraza on the Cooking Stage Saturday, October 28 at 2PM. To find out more about Fanny Bay Oysters and see what Chris is cooking up next follow along on Twitter and Instagram at @fannybayoysters.
Caitlin Mark
H2 Restaurant
Vancouver Chef Caitlin Mark joins the all-star Cooking Stage line-up teaching audiences about upscale comfort food at the Vancouver Fall Home Show. Previously the Senior Sous-Chef of Burgoo, Caitlin now runs day-to-day operations at H2 Rotisserie & Bar at the Westin Bayshore.
You can see Caitlin Mark on the Cooking Stage Sunday, October 29 at 11AM. To get the latest updates connect with H2 Restaurant on Twitter and Instagram at @h2restaurant.
Don’t miss out on seeing the biggest names in the Vancouver culinary industry on the Cooking Stage, and hearing from top local chefs! The Vancouver Fall Home Show has everything you need to know for your next home renovation, or design makeover or simply a 4-day weekend filled with inspiration.
Make sure you purchase your tickets online to save $3 off courtesy of RenovationFind.com. And don’t forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @vanhomeshows to stay up to date!