For the Elimination Challenge the chefs face off in Restaurant Wars the ultimate test for any chef. DESSERT: Salted Caramel Pots De Crme, Crme Anglaise, Black Pepper Pecans and Black Pepper. Celebrated Qubecois chef Daniel Vezina joins 100 guests at Torontos Fermenting Cellar for this high-flying adventure. Not only did the chef become the first female chef to take home the trophy, but this was an all-star season in which she competed against the best of the best. Benet Hunt, 28, Executive Chef Ayden Kitchen & Bar. In the season debut, Host Eden Grinshpan and Head Judge Mark McEwan welcome 12 chefs from every corner of the country to compete in the most prestigious cooking competition in the country, battling it out for the biggest prize in Top Chef Canada history and the coveted title of Canadas Top Chef. In the QuickFire Challenge, the chefs face-off in a culinary skills tournament featuring fish filleting, shallot dicing, and oyster shucking. Phil Scarfone, 33, Head Chef Nightingale, Max Straczek, 32, Executive Chef, Vancouver, BC. During his time on Top Chef Canada, Ross introduced the country to the joys of PEI cuisine. Only one All-Star will win it all and become Canadas Top Chef. All the chefs got to shop for ingredients at Toronto's famous Kensington Market before serving their meals at the Four Seasons hotel in downtown Toronto. It is announced that the chef with the best dish would receive a $5000 (CAD) donation to Kids Food Nation in their name, an advantage in the Elimination Challenge along with being able to attend a Kid Food Nation gala event in Ottawa. He lived his life and worked his profession like he . For their Elimination Challenge, the chefs create canaps for a cocktail party in support of Canadas National Ballet School. Josh was paired with Erica and Andrea was paired with Kym. Note: Because of Restaurant Wars there was no Quickfire Challenge. Then it is time for the Top Chef classic challenge, Restaurant Wars. In the Elimination Challenge, the chefs harness their wild side to create a dish that combines a luxury ingredient with a carnival classic and serve it to guests at the countrys largest theme park, Canadas Wonderland. The Final Challenge: The final four chefs were tasked with creating a cohesive five course tasting menu that included an amuse bouche, appetizer, two main courses and a dessert. Later, in the Elimination Challenge, the chefs have to take the flatbread food revolution and give it international flair, creating pizzas inspired by countries as diverse as Korea and Turkey. Each dish also had to have either a baked, flipped (using the griddle) or fried element. (Erica), BREAK: Cook a dish inspired by the your turning point in the competition. [Food Network] 2. Mijune Pak is an international food personality, a Top Chef Canada judge and guest judge on Food Network Canadas Iron Chef Canada. Related: Get to Know New Top Chef Canada Judge David Zilber. Chef Robert Irvine from Food Networks Restaurant: Impossible joins as guest judge. Now, McEwans expert team can shop for clients and bring the store to their door. For their first QuickFire Challenge, Chef McEwan sets the bar in a grueling, four-round, precision skills challenge. At Judges Table, reality sinks in when the chefs face the first elimination of the season. For the Quickfire Challenge, Chef McEwan puts on his chef whites and cooks up an amazing dish in record time. A natural-born leader, Lindsay advocates for inclusivity in the kitchen, wanting to provide a positive, supportive, and comfortable work environment for her fellow chefs. They had thirty minutes to use chicken legs, cauliflower and garlic to create a top chef quality dish to stay in the competition. Eleven chefs competed in season 9. Bring on the mimosas baby, its the most important meal of the day! For the Elimination Challenge, the chefs create All-Star quality dishes inspired by Canadian cities. The guest judge for this challenge was certified cheese master and cheese shop owner Afrim Pristine. This page is not available in other languages. Lindsay is ready to prove that shes the chef to beat on Top Chef Canada. Toronto-born Eden Grinshpan is the host of Top Chef Canada and the author of EATING OUT LOUD: Bold Middle Eastern Flavours For All Day, Every Day. The chefs are in knots for the QuickFire Challenge with Top Chef Canada season three winner Matthew Stowe who returns to judge the first ever Top Chef three-legged cook-off. Instagram: @mijunepak In the Quickfire Challenge, the chefs must create a dish based on a destination that Toronto Pearson Airport serves. Biography [] This page uses Creative Commons Licensed content from Wikipedia (view . The program takes place in Toronto, and is hosted by Eden Grinshpan. One chef will win it all and become Canada's Top Chef. Stephen Hart 1943 - 2015 "The One and Only". In the Elimination Challenge, Jody asks the chefs to create luxurious and decadent party food for a garden party she is hosting for her friends from The Real Housewives of Vancouver. S10 E1 - Welcome to Season X. September 26, 2022. Chef McEwans love of Italian cuisine is evident through his two Fabbrica locations (Fabbrica TD and Fabbrica Thornbury), serving authentic rustic dishes made with the finest ingredients. Going bolder, brighter and turning up the heat, X marks the spot this year to help celebrate the shows 10th season. Joachim Jo Hayward joins Top Chef Canada with an abundance of experience, having cooked professionally for 12 years in numerous cities around the world. Leaving Trinidad and Tobago for Canada to study at Saint Mary's University, he represented the university team as well as the Halifax Privateers. Corus Entertainment Inc., 2023. It is announced that this challenge is a double elimination and the two worst dishes will be sent home. It is announced the chef with the best hors d'oeuvre will win an all expense paid, first class flight to anywhere Air Transat flies. Note: As the winner of the quickfire challenge, Josh got to pick any prompt he wanted. Twitter: @cnutsmith Viewers first met Aaron on Season 12 of the series, and he came in 11th place. In the QuickFire Challenge, the chefs must create the best cookies ever for Chef Duff Goldman from Food Networks Ace of Cakes. She is now at the helm of The Common working as the restaurants executive chef. The two in competition chefs who complete the challenge first will be safe while the last in competition chef will be forced to complete a sudden death cook off against the winning eliminated chef. Contestants are listed in the alphabetical order of their surnames. These days the chef has many accolades to celebrate, but he also continues to be a TV presence with stints on Iron Chef Gauntlet, Fire Masters, and Wall of Chefs. Top Canadian cheese purveyor and owner of Torontos famed Cheese Boutique, Afrim Pristine, joins to judge this ultimate grilled cheese challenge. Dr. Hart's primary area of expertise is clinical-forensic psychology. Chef Chuck Hughes (Chucks Day Off) joins as guest judge. It is announced the chef with the best dish would receive immunity in the following Elimination Challenge. He is currently the head chef at Wynona in Toronto. Shes also been on several cooking series, including Beat Bobby Flay, Iron Chef Gauntlet, and Fire Masters. Born. She maintains a loyal following on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. With a $10,000 prize on the line and veteran New York Magazine, James Beard award-winning restaurant critic Adam Platt on board as guest judge, stakes are at an all-time high. In another twist, the 11 other chefs were tasked with choosing who of the three would make it into the competition by judging each of their dishes as a team. The chefs served their dishes at the Old Mill Toronto restaurant, one of Toronto's longest running eateries. Facebook: TheMcEwanGroup Since the 2021 competition, she moved on from her gig as Head Chef at the Elmwood Spa in Toronto and is now the Executive Chef and owner of Karbs Catering & Private Events. Judging is food writer and culinary trend-setter Peter Meehan. Additionally, Vish cooks for some of Hollywoods biggest stars every year at the Cannes Film Festival where he is the executive chef at the American Pavilion. In a twist on the classic Top Chef Canada challenge, the chefs battle it out in two teams to create an unforgettable takeout experience featuring contact-less pickup for the public and delivery direct to Janet Zuccarinis home for the judges. Read on to find out about the host and judges below. The judges deliberate on who of the two chefs should be crowned Canada's top chef. Shes no stranger to cooking in stressful situations and is obsessed with putting her skills to the test. Gusto Gives Back the charitable arm of Gusto 54 oversees homegrown Mini Chefs programming as well as regularly contributing to organizations like Foodshare and The Stop that feed and teach people to eat in healthy and sustainable ways. In a very special Quickfire Challenge, the chefs get some virtual help from a group of mini-sous chefs from The Boys and Girls Club of Canada. . Our Predictions: Emily seems fairly driven to become the first Top Chef Canada winner from Winnipeg. Judged by James Beard award-winning chef Danny Bowien, the winning chef earns a special immunity that holds more power than ever seen before. (season 8) The eighth season of the Canadian reality competition show Top Chef Canada was broadcast on Food Network in Canada. His work focuses on assessment in criminal and civil settings, particularly of violence risk and psychopathic personality disorder. Deseree Dez Lo packs a punch, both in her food and personality. The guest judge for the challenge was chef and restaurateur Mandel Hitzer. This year, returning judges Mark McEwan,Mijune Pak,Chris Nuttall-SmithandJanet Zuccarini, along with host-with-the-mostEden Grinshpan will be joined by new judge (and culinary superstar) David Zilber, to help decide the fate of the competing chefs. It is announced that the challenge would be a blind tasting, hence the chefs would not be able to explain their dishes or visions to the judges. Her mothers untimely passing and pride in Kims culinary skills bolstered her decision to keep with her passion and pursue a career in the field. He completed his education at the University of British Columbia, obtaining a BA in 1984, MA in 1987, and PhD in 1993. For the Elimination Challenge, the chefs need to create a healthy and balanced meal for a local roller derby match. Taking pride in every dish he creates, Vish is known for his unique ingredient combinations and loves to infuse flavours and spices from his Indian heritage. Related: Interview with Season 7 Top Chef Canada winner Paul Moran. There was no stopping this Tofino chef when he stepped into the Top Chef Canada kitchen. Nicole Gomes is a unique Top Chef Canada winner for several reasons. In the high stakes Quickfire Challenge, the chefs must create an inspired breakfast dish using 100% cows milk cheese from the Dairy Farmers of Canada. When his gra. If there was ever an underdog Top Chef Canada story, Francis is it. In the Quickfire Challenge, the chefs must create their own take on a coffee shop staple the donut. Related: Top Chef Canada: Exclusive Interview . For their Elimination Challenge the chefs head to the Toronto Zoo where they work as a team to create a special tasting menu inspired by different regions and animals. Joining Lisa, Mark and Chef Morimoto is guest resident judge Chef Lynn Crawford. (Andrea), Lobster, King Crab and Asparagus with Plankton & Mussel Sauce, This page was last edited on 24 January 2023, at 07:33. He chose love. To determine the order in which the captain's would select their team, Paul M. and Benet went head to head in a mise-en-place skills race. The chefs had time to shop at a local farm for their featured produce before serving the judges at Toronto's Botanical Gardens. In the Elimination Challenge, the chefs set off on a round-the world culinary adventure to cook dishes inspired by some of the worlds most famous street food markets. The chefs had time to forage for ingredients and shop before serving the judges on Toronto Island. The judges ate at resident judge Janet Zuccarini's house and were joined by guest judges Nuit and Jeff Regular. Elimination Challenge: The chefs were met by head Air Transat chef Daniel Vezina and tasked with creating their ideal in-flight airplane meal. The finalists were paired with former Top Chef Canada winners to help them execute their concepts and got to use the garden at Langdon Hall for ingredients as well as its kitchen facilities and dining space to present their dishes to the judging panel. Connie DeSousa and Jann Arden join the Judges' Table. He learned to cook from his grandfather, who was the sole father figure in his life. After a short two-year break from traditional kitchens where she worked as an executive chef and sales manager at a major seafood company, Deseree is back on the line as the Chef de Cuisine at Marine Drive Golf Club in Vancouver. Miguel Morales. Stphane "Steph" Levac, 41, Executive Chef, Kombu-Cured Tuna & Salmon Tartare with Hondashi Mayo and Lotus Root Chips (Kym, Appetizer), Mushroom Dumplings with Fermented Mushroom, Japanese Green Curry with Seared Sole and Fresh Cucumber (Josh, Main Dish), Braised Pork Belly with Tea Egg and Asian Pear Kimchi (Andrea, Main Dish), Smoked King Oyster Mushrooms, Beets, Beet Hummus and Feta Mostarda (Emily, Appetizer), Eggplant Steak with Marinated Quinoa, Mushroom Demi-Glace and, Vadouvan Curry-Roasted Carrots with Cardamom Yogurt (Emily, Side Dish), Chocolate Avocado Pecan Tart with Candied Pecans and Parsnip Date Caramel (Alex, Dessert), DOUBLES: Combine two previous dishes you made in the competition into one cohesive dish. In this episode, the chefs are challenged to take haute cuisine to the street. The season culminates with the final four chefs facing off by creating the most important meal of the competition: a progressive five-course tasting menu that they will serve in the epicenter of luxury at The Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto, Ontario. Related: Top Chef Canada Judge Mijune Pak Reflects on Reinvention in Her Own Career and the Restaurant Industry. [1] The season was filmed in Toronto, Ontario and the finale was shot at the Four Seasons hotel in the city's downtown core. For the Quickfire Challenge, the chefs battle it out in a burger war to create the ultimate Top Chef burger and in the Elimination Challenge, they take flight. The chefs must please some very particular palates including Top Chef U.S. All-Star winner, acclaimed chef/owner of Juniper & Ivy in San Diego, Calif. and father or two, Richard Blais. Later in their final challenge of the season, the chefs head to the historic Royal York Hotel for a course-to-course battle as the chefs serve their meals of a lifetime. Later in the Elimination Challenge, the chefs must create an Indian feast for the judges and guests Chef Vikram Vij and international comedy superstar Russell Peters. Paul is today regarded one of the best chefs to compete on Top Chef Canada, with consistent top placing dishes in many of the challenges. Tawnya Brant has always had a passion for food and cooking, securing her first job at a local diner at the age of 12 in Ontarios Six Nations of the Grand River Territory. Later, Soccer Fever is in the air as the competitors put their barbecue skills to the test and host a cookout for the next generation of soccer superstars. He has hosted the series Four Senses for four seasons, won the 2015 Pinnacle Award for Canadian Chef of the Year, and continues to champion local food made with expert technique. The new season of Top Chef Canada is one of the most diverse ever, as represented by these four talented competitors from B.C. Palm Beach County, Florida. In this iconic Top Chef Canada challenge, the chefs battle it out in two teams to create an unforgettable restaurant experience at Torontos historic Casa Loma. Priding himself on his bright, nostalgic, and colourful food, Jo opened his dream restaurant during the pandemic, Crosleys, to excellent reviews, only to see it shutter shortly after. Visit theWhere to Watchpage for more information. Its a star-studded tasting table at the beautiful Toronto Islands as the chefs are judged by the owner of Red Rooster in Harlem, New York City, Swedish-raised culinary icon Marcus Samuelsson and Executive Chef at New York Citys Two Michelin-Starred Scandinavian restaurant Aquavit, Chef Emma Bengtsson. Master of Mexican cuisine, Top Chef U.S. veteran and Michelin-starred chef Carlos Gaytan is on hand to offer expertise and joins the spicy tasting table. She now owns and operates Pompette in Toronto with her husband. Top Chef Canada: Season 9 is the ninth season of the Canadian reality television series Top Chef Canada and was first broadcast on Food Network. FOOD NETWORK is a trademark of Discovery or its subsidiaries and affiliates, used under license. The chefs are first challenged to create a BBQ-themed meal, followed by a 3-course menu of their own design. Eager to represent and inspire Indigenous female entrepreneurs, Tawnya is ready to showcase her wealth of ancestral food knowledge to both the judges and Canada. For the Quickfire Challenge, the chefs must properly butcher a whole pig. Chef Roger Mooking joins as guest judge for both challenges. In a never-seen-before, high-stakes QuickFire, one dish will determine a chefs destiny for the entire competition. After establishing a credible reputation in Vancouver, Mijunes expertise as a culinary adventurer has gained recognition on a global scale. Judging this French-Vegan challenge is acclaimed New York City chef Amanda Cohen. Top Chef Canada: Season 9 premiered on April 19, 2021, and concluded on June 7, 2021. Later in the Elimination Challenge, the chefs draw inspiration from the dawn of a new decade, tapping into the pulse of culinary trends to create dishes that speak to the future of food. The battle is on for the last spot in the finale in an unprecedented sudden-death showdown. This chef sees cooking like a dance, and is very much looking forward to the day when the magic of dining returns following the pandemic. Originally from Egypt, Monika Wahba immigrated to Canada in 2000 and is currently the chef and owner of Mahas Restaurant. It was announced that the winner of this challenge would win an all-expense-paid trip to Berringer Vineyards in Napa Valley. April 10, 2011. The new season was first announced by Food Network Canada on March 31, 2021. The time it took him to complete his dish would be the amount given to the chefs. Its Season X for Top Chef Canada. Chef Jeremy Charles is guest judge as the All-Stars serve their historic meals at the Royal Ontario Museum. Herbs and spice and everything nice. He began his illustrious career as the youngest ever executive chef at Torontos upscale Sutton Place Hotel. In the Quickfire Challenge, the Chefs are tasked with making as many dishes as possible in 30 minutes. The winner of Top Chef: Las Vegas, Chef Michael Voltaggio, joins as guest judge. In the Quickfire Challenge, the chefs put their taste buds to the test in a head-to-head taste-off and in the Elimination Challenge, the chefs must come up with their take on what Canadas New National Dish should be. Ericas time in the Top Chef Canada kitchen was memorable she competed against her husband, Josh Karbelnik. Culinary career. For the Elimination Challenge, the chefs must take an important moment in Canadian history and make a dish worthy of Canadas 150th birthday. Stephen Hart was the team's first head coach starting back in 2018, when the HFX Wanderers played their inaugural Canadian Premier League season. Top Chef Canada: With Mark McEwan, Shereen Arazm, Eden Grinshpan, Mijune Pak. Its Drag Brunch! Rene has worked in several kitchens, bringing his bold flavours to all kinds of menus. A double-elimination has everyone on edge as both chefs on the losing team are sent home. Because Paul M. won the previous episode's Elimination Challenge he was named team captain and got to also pick the opposing team's captain. 7+. Top Chef has arguably been the biggest (and some might say greatest) culinary competition television program to ever exist.
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