Culinary Workshop w/Chef Joël Watanabe
Where
Get up close as acclaimed Vancouver chef Joël Watanabe of Michelin-starred Kissa Tanto takes on one extraordinary bluefin tuna. Watch a master break down this prized catch with remarkable skill and precision, learn what makes bluefin so exceptional, and taste the delicious results in this rare, immersive culinary experience.
$50 per person | Includes food samples
Sponsored by J.R. Mahoney Ltd and Chef Works
Recipes: Coming soon
Joël Watanabe
Raised in Ottawa with French and Japanese roots, Chef Joël Watanabe embodies Vancouver’s multicultural culinary spirit. His MICHELIN-recommended restaurant Bao Bei has explored Chinese cuisine through French techniques for 15 years, while Kissa Tanto brings together Japanese and Italian flavours with inventive, unexpected dishes. Kissa Tanto has earned One MICHELIN Star every year since the MICHELIN Guide debuted in Vancouver. Across both restaurants, Watanabe celebrates British Columbia’s exceptional local ingredients, from foraged mushrooms to celeriac, while drawing on diverse culinary traditions. His distinctive approach and creative cooking have established him as one of Vancouver’s most celebrated and influential chefs. @chefjwatanabe @kissatanto @baobei1
