The GOODS from Hawksworth

Vancouver, BC | A true all-star line up of Canada’s most revered chefs will assemble to judge the second annual Hawksworth Young Chef Scholarship competition in Vancouver this month. When judging duties are over, the celebrity chefs will join forces in the kitchen to cook a special six-course fundraising dinner at Hawksworth Restaurant on the evening of Sunday September 28th.

During the day, the stellar line up of judges will be keeping an eye on the eight young chefs, selected from the Western and Eastern heats. Competitors will have three hours to create dishes with ingredients from the Freybe Mystery Black Box at the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts. Those who have reached the final round of the Hawksworth Young Chef Scholarship, stand to win a $10,000 prize, presented by the Chefs’ Table Society of BC, and a stage at a top international restaurant.

Chef David Hawksworth will be cooking at the gala dinner with his fellow judges, each of whom has created a special dish for the six-course meal. Chef Hawksworth will be joined in the kitchen by his Chef de Cuisine Kristian Eligh and Vancouver-based Chef Michel Jacob from Le Crocodile, as well as Burnaby’s Chef Scott Jaeger from The Pear Tree for this year’s event. Other special guest chefs travelling west for the fundraising dinner include the legendary Chef Normand Laprise, owner and head chef of Toqué! and Brasserie T!; and Corporate Executive Chef of Oliver & Bonacini Restaurants Chef Anthony Walsh.

“Our country’s venerable culinary stars have stepped forward to take part in judging Canada’s Hawksworth Young Chef Scholarship this year,” says Chef David Hawksworth. “We’re excited to inspire the next generation of chefs and give people an opportunity to experience the cuisine of many great culinary masters during this extremely special gala dinner.”

The fundraising dinner will be served in Hawksworth Restaurant from 5pm on September 28, 2014. Tickets cost $140, or $218 including wine pairings, and must be booked in advance by calling 604.673.7000. First-come first-served seating will operate in the Hawksworth Bar where both the fundraising meal and the bar menu will be available.

Details

Rosewood Hotel Georgia on the corner of Georgia and Howe Street
801 West Georgia St. | Vancouver BC | V6C 1P7
Tlephone 604-673-7000 | Email: [email protected]
Web: www.hawksworthrestaurant.com | Twitter | Facebook
Parking: Valet, Commerical Parking Lot, Street Parking
Pearl Room: 40 | Art Room: 40 | Cocktail Bar: 30 | Two Private Dining Rooms.

Hours

Breakfast – 6:30am – 10:30am Monday to Friday
Breakfast – 7:00am – 10:30am Saturday & Sunday
Lunch – 11:30am – 2:00pm Monday to Friday
Brunch – 10:30am – 2:00pm Saturday & Sunday
Dinner – 5:00pm – late, 7 nights a week
Cocktail Bar – 11:30am – late, 7 days a week

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The Restaurant Team

Executive Chef/Owner: David Hawksworth
Chef de Cuisine: Kristian Eligh
Pastry Chef: Wayne Kozinko
General Manager: Chad Clark
Wine Director: Bryant Mao
Head Bartender: Cooper Tardivel

About Hawksworth Restaurant

Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver Hawksworth Restaurant embraces contemporary Canadian cuisine with a goal of setting forth a culinary legacy rooted in regional produce that celebrates the cultural diversity of Vancouver.

Three-time winner of Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Award’s Best Upscale Restaurant, Hawksworth Restaurant is grown up and glamorous, yet relaxed and welcoming, ready to deliver an array of memorable dining experiences. Approachable menus reflect seasonality and spontaneity, whilst demonstrating the highly skilled technique and relentless drive for perfection that has become Hawksworth’s trademark.

Hawksworth Cocktail Bar

Our thoughtful bar program reflects the personality of our bar team: nostalgic, modern and a little bit cheeky. Our passionate bartenders shake and stir expertly crafted cocktails that run the gamut from the pre-Prohibition era to modern day. Honouring the integrity of every cocktail through technique and execution is paramount to the foundation of both the team and the program. We use the finest, freshest ingredients to craft seasonal beverages that are beautifully complemented by our ever-evolving craft beer menu, extensive spirits portfolio and carefully-sourced, award-winning wine program. The elegant room features the distinct and eye-catching “Big Love Diamond Dust” by British artist Damien Hirst, alongside a striking handcrafted ceiling, paired with vintage leather banquettes and a Spanish granite bar. Each member of the Hawksworth Cocktail Bar team has an ardent and meticulous passion for cocktail craft and is dedicated to providing a warm welcome in a lively and laid-back setting.

Private Dining

THE YORK ROOM | Overlooking the Vancouver Art Gallery plaza, the York Room is one the city’s most historic and exceptional event spaces. Taking its design inspiration from the 1920s, the dramatic chandeliers and ornate heritage features create an elegant private dining room perfect for intimate gatherings or an important executive dinner, lunch or breakfast meeting. The York Room can accommodate a booking capacity of 63 for a seated dinner, or 110 for a standing reception.

BEL PRIVATE DINING | David Hawksworth’s Bel Café, adjacent to Hawksworth Restaurant, offers an intimate and relaxed private dining space as an alternative to the historic York Room. Bel Private Dining can accommodate an intimate sit-down dinner for up to 20 guests or a stand-up reception for 40. Floor-to-ceiling windows allow for a stunning view of the Vancouver Art Gallery and rich dark wood paneling offers luxurious surroundings, complemented by custom designed wallpaper in a palette of soft colours that create a chic European feel.

Catering

Alongside the unique dining rooms and internationally-acclaimed Cocktail Bar, Hawksworth Restaurant also provides an outstanding off-site catering service. Having worked with a number of high profile-luxury, lifestyle and philanthropic clients, such as Dîner en Blanc, Chanel, Ferrari Maserati of Vancouver and singer songwriter Sarah Mclachlan, Chef David Hawksworth is proud to offer the expertise of his kitchen brigade at a choice of locations.

From Vancouver’s most esteemed private and commercial events, to intimate dinners and glamorous galas, Hawksworth Restaurant’s professional catering team delivers a distinguished, stylish and memorable experience for all guests.

The creative Hawksworth culinary team will craft a personalized and unique menu for the occasion upon request. Whether it is an elegant and intimate dinner or a cocktail reception of any size, David Hawksworth’s highly skilled chef team is on-site to prepare dishes, while service staff and managers ensure a seamless guests experience.