2014 Biz Under 40 - Bigwig Lunch Time (BLT) with Chef Michael Smith

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NEW Date: April 17
 
Biz Under 40 - Bigwig Lunch Time



Guest speaker:  Chef Michael Smith
Food Network Host, Nutritional Activist, Food Media Producer
 
Chef Michael Smith, one of Canada’s best-known chefs, is a passionate advocate for simple, sustainable home cooking and an inspiration for families creating their own healthy food lifestyle. He’s the host of Chef Michael’s Kitchen, Chef Abroad, Chef at Home and Chef at Large seen on Food Network Canada and in more than 100 other countries. He is also one of Chopped Canada’s favourite judges.

Michael is Prince Edward Island’s food ambassador, an award winning cookbook author, food media producer, professional chef and home cook. He led the team of chefs that cooked for the world’s Olympians in the Whistler Athletes Village in 2010. His seventh cookbook, Back to Basics, is a smash hit across Canada. His food media production company is breaking new ground online and his Twitter feed is Canada’s top choice for foodie fun.

Although Michael is a true chef at large his favourite role is Dad, home on Prince Edward Island with his wife Chastity, Gabe, Ariella and Camille! Michael is an avid map collector, long-time windsurfer and novice kite sailor.

Chat with Chef Michael Smith over lunch at Fishbones as he shares insights about his own successes and offers valuable career advice.

Bigwig Lunch Times (BLTs) provide young professionals up close and personal interaction with some of the most influential and high profile business and community leaders on PEI. Each BLT features a local "bigwig", who shares insights into their career, as well as offers advice for career success. The lunch will offer limited availability in order to insure an intimate experience for members.

Sponsored by: Stewart McKelvey