On October 17, 2011, some of the best known names in the B.C. hospitality industry will be inducted into the BC Restaurant Hall of Fame. They will join such luminaries as Hy & David Aisenstat, Vikram Vij & John Bishop in Canada's only restaurant Hall of fame. The evening's theme will revolve around friends, family and food as over 400 members of BC's culinary scene are treated to a fun-filled Italian feast at the Italian Cultural Centre. The ceremonies will salute the nine individuals who have been elected by their peers into the BC Restaurant Hall of Fame.
Meet the Inductees:
Active Restaurateur Category
Celebrating exceptional restaurateurs currently active in the BC restaurant industry
- Antonio & Patrick Corsi, Quattro Restaurants
- Emad Yacoub, The Glowbal Group of Restaurants
Pioneer Category
Pioneers of the BC restaurant industry either retired or deceased.
- John Dys, De Dutch
- John & Ron Teti, Puccini's
Friend of the Industry Category
An individual who has provided exceptional support to the restaurant industry - a supplier, member of the media or politician who has consistently supported BC's restaurant industry.
- Richard Carras, Authentic Wines & Spirits Merchants
- Kasey Wilson, Wine Access, AM650 Best of Food & Wine, Globe & Mail
The Industry Award
Individual-retired, deceased or active- who is or has been a chef, server, manager, bartender or executive and who has demonstrated exceptional professionalism working in the restaurant industry.
Back of House
James Walt, Araxi Restaurant + Bar
Robert Le Crom, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Front of House
Megan Buckley, Hy's of Canada
"I had the privilege of informing some of the inductees about their honour, and can tell you that they were truly humbled when they realized a panel of their peers had voted them into the Hall of Fame," notes Ian Tostenson, President & CEO of the BCRFA. "This means a lot to these individuals who work so hard for their success and who are contributors to the success of our industry".
Hall of Fame Gala chair Heidi Romich: "I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to this year's inductees to the BC Restaurant Hall of Fame. We celebrate your achievements, passion and dedication to our industry. Your professionalism and contributions have put BC's restaurant scene on the world stage and for that we are are grateful and honour you."
To cap off the festivities the BCRFA will also be holding both a silent & live auction with partial proceeds being donated to the BC Hospitality Foundation.
Tickets for the October 17 gala are now available for purchase online or by phone at 604-669-2239 .
