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Rob was selected as one of the top ten chefs in the Pacific Northwest by NW magazine. He was chosen as the Captain of the first NW Culinary team to compete in the IKA HOGA in Germany, known as the Culinary Olympics. His team won a total of 15 medals, with a personal Gold, Silver, and Bronze for hot and cold food preparation, utilising foods endemic only to the Pacific Northwest. He has been awarded medals in competitions in Canada, Asia, Europe, and throughout the United States Rob was selected to prepare a dinner at the prestigious James Beard House in New York. He has been involved in numerous promotional events, including guest Chef at the Hotel Furama in Central Hong Kong, guest Chef at the US Embassy, Hong Kong, and Chef exchange at the Hotel Fregate, Bandol, France. In 1996 he was asked to develop a series of menus featuring foods and preparations from the Pacific Northwest for the restaurants at the prestigious American Club in Central Hong Kong. Rob is active in various hunger relief efforts, including Lincoln County Food Share and Share Our Strength. Rob is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, a Certified Executive Chef, and was selected as a member of the American Academy of Chefs; the American Culinary Federation’s honour society for excellence in Culinary Arts and contribution to the profession. By Aaron W. Beck & Co. |
