For its 10th anniversary, at the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Aquarium is poised to be the most star-studded serving yet.
With 13 past Chowder champs coming back to face off on Wednesday, November 22, seafood fans can expect good eats by the ladle-ful, and even more fantastic beer and cocktail options than before.
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With each of their tasty entries being served up, the returning chefs will be vying for the title of 2017 Chowder Chowdown All-Star Champion, as judged by an industry and media panel.
The panel will also name a winner for best chowder and beer pairing, and guests will have their say by casting their vote for the People’s Choice Award winner.
"Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»is the birthplace of the Ocean Wise seafood program as well as Chowder Chowdown," said Ann-Marie Copping, Ocean Wise seafood program manager. "It’s a great chance to try some local sustainable seafood while rubbing elbows with like-minded foodies and chefs who are all part of this powerful movement."
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Here are the participating chefs:
- ARC Restaurant, Fairmont Waterfront - Executive Chef Karan Suri (2015 People’s Choice Restaurant)
- Boulevard Kitchen + Oyster Bar - Chef Roger Ma (2015 Judge’s Choice Chowder Champion Chef)
- Brodo Kitchen - Chef Paul Cecconi (2011 Judge’s Choice Chowder Champion Chef)
- Hapa Izakaya – Chef Yosuke Okubo (2010 Judge’s & People's Choice Restaurant)
- Locals Restaurant - Chef Rob Schrier (2017 Winner of Comox by the Sea’s Ocean Wise Chowder Challenge)
- Mercatto - Chef Doug Neigel (2013 Judge’s Choice Chowder Champion, Toronto)
- Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts  - Chef Julian Bond (2017 Winner of Devour! Osoyoos’s Ocean Wise Chowder Competition)
- Pacific Yacht Charters - Chef Mardy Ra (2011 People’s Choice Restaurant)
- Preston’s Restaurant + Lounge/Coast Coal Harbour Hotel – Chef Justin Paakkunainen (2015 Best Beer Pairing Restaurant)
- The White Whale Restaurant - Owner & Executive Chef Aaron Rail (2016 Judge’s & People's Choice Chowder Champion)
- Thomsons Restaurant, Hyatt Regency Calgary - Jennifer Jaewon Kim (2013 People’s Choice Restaurant, Calgary)
- Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Aquarium | Ocean Wise Catering & Events - Executive Chef Ned Bell (2014 Judge’s & People's Choice Chowder Champion Chef; 2013 People’s Choice Chowder Champion Chef)
- The Wooden Boat – Chef Thompson Tran (2016 Best Beer Pairing)
Tickets to Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown are $75 + GST and can be purchased . It's always a sold out night, so don't miss out!
When: Wednesday, November 22 at 7 pm
Where: Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Aquarium - 845 Avison Way
Tickets: $75 + GST; available
