Stay in cooking school, kids. Why? Because someday the Governor General might want to hang with you…

From the press release:

This April, Robert Clark, Executive Chef for Vancouver’s Raincity Grill, C Restaurant and nu restaurant + lounge will travel to our nation’s capital to represent the culinary arts in British Columbia during the National Arts Centre’s BC Scene. As part of his participation, Clark will be a speaker at the “Art Matters” forum discussing culture in society with Their Excellencies Governor General Michaëlle Jean and Mr. Jean-Daniel Lafond among others. BC Scene will take place from April 21 to May 3 at the National Arts Centre, with musicians, actors, dancers, visual and media artists, writers and master chefs bringing their magic to Ottawa in celebration of our province’s dynamic culture.

Robert Clark is both excited and honoured to have been selected to represent the culinary arts sector not only at BC Scene but also at the prestigious forum “Art Matters”, providing opportunity for artists, administrators, academics and members of the public to discuss how the arts sustain our communities. Participating in this forum alongside Chef Clark will be Their Excellencies Governor General Michaëlle Jean and Mr. Jean-Daniel Lafond, David Diamond (Headlines Theatre Company), Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas (writer and artist), Craig Holzchuh (General and Artistic Director, Théâtre de la Seizième), and Maiko Bae Yamamoto (Artistic Director, Theatre Replacement). While in Ottawa, Robert Clark will also co-host a cooking demonstration called “What’s Left in the Deep Blue Sea” with long-time friend and National Arts Centre Executive Chef Michael Blackie, in which they will discuss food philosophy, demonstrate cooking techniques, and answer audience questions.

From food to music, via theatre, visual and media arts, dance and literature, B.C. artists are collaborating to present a new kind of artistic experience. In spring 2009, Canada’s National Arts Centre will showcase 600 artists from all disciplines on the stages of Ottawa. BC Scene will celebrate a dynamic culture that is the fusion of traditional and contemporary, East and West and established and emerging artists from all parts of the province. More information on BC Scene and the 90 events it encompasses can be found online at www.bcscene.ca.

Robert Clark is a firm believer that, as a chef, he must be cognisant of the food choices he makes, embracing a responsibility to inspire change within the industry he has devoted his life to. Because of this passion, Clark has been recognized as a leader in culinary arts, with accolades from The Canadian Association of Foodservice Professionals (2008 Newsmaker of the Year), The British Columbia Restaurant Hall of Fame (inducted in 2007), Monterey Bay Aquarium (2006 Canadian Seafood Ambassador), Vancouver Magazine (2006 Chef of the Year), and the BC Salmon Marketing Council (2002 Supporter of Innovation Award). Clark continues to dedicate his energy and curiosity to seeking out local ingredients that are the best in quality and sustainable in supply. For more information about Robert Clark and Raincity Grill, C Restaurant and nu restaurant + lounge please visit www.raincitygrill.com, www.crestaurant.com, and www.whatisnu.com.

Photos: Hamid Attie

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