National Arts Centre appoints Michael Blackie as its new Executive Chef
National Arts Centre appoints Michael Blackie as its new Executive Chef
Chef Blackie is the highly successful culinary mastermind behind Perspectives Restaurant at the Brookstreet resort in
Chef Blackie begins his new role at the NAC on March 9.
’ÄúMichael Blackie is a creative force in the culinary world,’Äù said NAC President and CEO Peter Herrndorf. ’ÄúWe are so pleased he is bringing his enormous talents to help build on the foundation of culinary excellence of Le Cafˆ© and the NAC’Äôs Restaurants and Catering departments established by Kurt Waldele. I have no doubt that our patrons will be delighted with their dining experience. Michael will leave them dreaming about their next visit and another taste of his incredible creations.’Äù
’ÄúI’Äôm over the moon and absolutely thrilled to have this opportunity to be able to work with such an incredible artistic team on the world stage at the National Arts Centre,’Äù said Chef Blackie. ’ÄúThis is just massive for me.’Äù
Michael was born in
Michael visited
NAC Culinary Director Kurt Waldele is thrilled to welcome Chef Blackie as part of his team. Chef Waldele has made and continues to make an enormous contribution to the NAC. Known for his sumptuous and creative meals for both Le Cafˆ© and catering clients, for over three decades Waldele has orchestrated many prestigious events, such as exceptional dinners for over 700 guests on the Southam Hall stage, beautiful summer garden parties for the Prime Minister’Äôs office, and a reception on Parliament Hill for 900 to celebrate the inauguration of Canada’Äôs new Governor General.
Chef Blackie will participate in a cooking demonstration and tasting event as part of BC Scene on April 23 at 7 p.m. The event, called What’Äôs Left in the Deep Blue Sea, will also feature Robert Clark, Executive Chef of
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