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MacLean spent extensive time traveling in Japan studying the cuisine of the country that inspires him. Inspired by all the cultures of Canada’s indigenous and multi ethnic mosaic, MacLean’s appreciation for diversity leads him to travel extensively, further developing his unique perspective on food and the culinary experience. Opened in late 2015, Shokunin continues to delight with small plates, crafted cocktails and charred yakitori with sake, seasonal, and local ingredients. Shokunin, MacLean’s flag-ship restaurant is a charming 50-seater in Mission.

EIGHT is a discreet, eight-seat, high-dining restaurant where tasting menus focus on MacLean’s unique philosophy of true Canadian cuisine.

NUPO, opened in 2020 is located in Calgary’s East Village Alt Hotel offering Canada’s first ever Omakase Sushi Experience focusing on vegetarian, sushi, and large-format fish dishes and featuring a unique-in-Canada dry-aging chamber for fish. MacLean’s three restaurants – Eight, Nupo and Shokunin – in Calgary are all listed in Canada’s 100 Best of 2022. While he regularly participates in events as an educator, speaker and culinary judge in Canada and abroad, he is happiest in his kitchens. MacLean is passionate about sustainability and the food building community. He is also the first-ever Canadian chef invited aboard to consult and collaborate with Princess Cruises, He uses his profile to showcase Canada’s culinary scene to international audiences. In addition MacLean was Canada’s sole contender and a finalist on Netflix’s global cooking competition ‘The Final Table.’ Achieving the nation’s only “hat trick” in 2022 with all three of his Calgary restaurants placing in Canada’s 100 best list. In addition to ticketed dining, each of the programs important academic and community discussions about contemporary issues and opportunities hosted free-by-donation at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Hospitality Campus.ĭuring the most recent visit of Chef Colibri Jiminez to Canada, she explored the Canadian Rocky Mountain and Foothill regions, examined the experiencing the agricultural differences between Mexico and Canada, and celebrated the similarities in the chef’s connections with local farmers, and their sustainable practices.įollow Chef Darren MacLean on Instagram for highlights of the program, as-it-happens.Ībout Chef Darren MacLean Chef Darren MacLean is one of Canada’s most acclaimed and outspoken chefs, restaurateurs and environmental advocates. Our program participants will naturally do the same, and the impact ripples vastly in positive directions.” When I bring fresh experiences and intelligence through travel home to my community online or my guest community at home, the food tastes better because it means and matters more. “As with all chefs, this local-to-global network is about progress and stewardship.

We have much to learn about nature, sustainability, ourselves and about one another. Bringing Chef Landgraf here – in wild, natural, cultural and culinary exploration – we showcase the value and importance of true food diplomacy through travel. “Chef Landgraf gets hearts beating with fresh, forward food interpretations. “His participation in this program is a win for Canada,” says MacLean. Highlights of his trip plans include: Alberta’s Crowsnest Pass fly fishing, Castle Provincial Park camping, and foraging with Light Cellars’ Denis Manzer and Full-Circle Adventures’ Julie Walker. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.