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Don Letendre began his impressive career in with an apprenticeship at the renowned Pan Pacific Hotel. Seeking change, Don left Canada for Tokyo’s famed Domani Cucina restaurant and eventually on to the Soba Ni Umazake Yoshimura. Upon his return to Canada, Don worked in some of Vancouver’s best kitchens including Moustache Café on Burrard, Lola’s at the Century House, Le Crocodile, Santa Fe Café, Angelica and Star Anise.
In 1996 Don left the country again to attend a work-study program in London, under the watchful eye of world-renowned Chefs Raymond Blanc of Le Manior Aux Quat Saisons and Bruno Loubet at L’Odeon. In 2002 Don was hired as the Executive Chef of Opus Hotel and Elixir Restaurant.
With ample ‘Best New Restaurant’, ‘Best Brasserie’ and ‘Best Hotel Dining’ awards adorning Don’s office, this trend setting chef is on a mission to ‘green’ the restaurant industry. As a charter member of the Green Table Network, Chef Don is driving a movement towards delicious and conscientious dining in Canada. This includes a measurable commitment to sustainable sources, and localized food economies. The result is a menu with the best local and seasonal ingredients prepared with creativity, respect and passion.
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