Internationally-lauded 2 Michelin starred, James Beard Award Winning Executive Chef David Kinch will be Keynote for Terrior 4 - Toronto’s Leading Hospitality Symposium Set for March 2, 2010.

Renowned as a trailblazer throughout North America for his farm-to-table practice, this will be the California-based Chef’s first Canadian speaking engagement.

“The sources where I find inspiration have developed and changed dramatically over the years. My focus is to find and maintain the right balance of creativity, flavor and a true sense of place, while keeping the dynamic spirit of innovation, yet avoiding creativity for its own sake." --David Kinch

David Kinch is a dedicated culinarian who cooks not for notoriety but for the challenge of getting the most he possibly can out of an ingredient. His restaurant Manresa was built with a farm concept in mind, long before people were considering the now trendy ‘100 mile menu’. Saveur called Manresa one of the most influential restaurants in America and in 2008 named the 37th best restaurant on earth at the San Pellegrino Restaurant Awards. David Kinch has been one of the most influential and inspirational chefs in North America over the past 10 years. A true champion for the local food movement he has helped raise the credibility of North American chefs around the world.

Executive Chef, David Kinch, Manresa Restaurant,
Los Gatos California
2 Michelin Stars
James Beard Award Winner 2009
http://manresarestaurant.com


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