{"id":8213,"date":"2024-01-15T00:00:09","date_gmt":"2024-01-15T08:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chineserestaurantawards.com\/septstaging\/?p=8213"},"modified":"2026-08-13T16:42:48","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T23:42:48","slug":"stellar-chef-lineup-unveiled-for-the-scotiabank-feast-of-fortune-charity-gala-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chineserestaurantawards.com\/septstaging\/2024\/01\/15\/stellar-chef-lineup-unveiled-for-the-scotiabank-feast-of-fortune-charity-gala-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Stellar Chef Lineup Unveiled for the Scotiabank Feast of Fortune Charity Gala 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<strong><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\">Embrace the Year of the Dragon and Transform the Lives of Generations to Come: <\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\">Stellar Chef Lineup Unveiled for the Scotiabank Feast of Fortune Charity Gala 2024<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Vancouver,\u00a0 BC &#8211; The <a href=\"https:\/\/chineserestaurantawards.com\/septstaging\/fof-2024\/\">Chinese Restaurant Awards<\/a> is delighted to once again participate in the prestigious <a href=\"https:\/\/helpstpauls.com\/feast-of-fortune\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">St. Paul\u2019s Foundation\u2019s Scotiabank Feast of Fortune Charity Gala<\/a>, set to take place at JW Marriott Parq Vancouver on February 24th, 2024. Our stellar chef lineup will shine during the gala reception, contributing to St. Paul&#8217;s Foundation&#8217;s vital fundraising initiatives for advancing medical research at the new St. Paul\u2019s Clinical Support and Research Centre on the Jim Pattison Medical Campus.<\/p>\n<p>Since 2008, donors to Scotiabank Feast of Fortune have played a crucial role in raising over $12.2 million, supporting essential initiatives such as life-saving diagnostic tools, surgical equipment, and impactful research studies across Providence Health Care\u2019s hospitals and care sites. As a longstanding partner, the Chinese Restaurant Awards has evolved into a signature collaborator of the Scotiabank Feast of Fortune, embodying our dedication to making a lasting impact on the future of medical advancements.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re excited to partner with the Chinese Restaurant Awards to raise funds for the 17th annual Scotiabank Feast of Fortune event. This year, we are proud to raise funds for the Clinical Support and Research Centre \u2013 the first fully integrated, advanced medical research facility in Western Canada. Attached to the new St. Paul\u2019s Hospital by a sky bridge, this purpose-built research and innovation complex will transform the lives of generations to come by expediting life-changing discoveries from bench to bedside and developing new treatments faster than ever before,\u201d \u2013 Dick Vollet, President and CEO, St. Paul\u2019s Foundation.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>New wave culinary talents will present Chinese cuisine-inspired creations<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nDonors and guests attending Scotiabank Feast of Fortune charity gala are in for an extraordinary culinary journey. Crafted by the Chinese Restaurant Awards, a collaboration of five culinary talents will unveil delightful surprises to kick off the gala. This lineup underscores the Chinese Restaurant Awards&#8217; ongoing commitment to showcasing the prowess of young and ambitious chefs.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the chefs&#8217; diverse culinary focuses, they will join forces to offer a Chinese-inspired gourmet experience at the gala reception, infused with their passion for showcasing their Chinese roots and heritage. The presentation will also draw inspiration from the upcoming Lantern Festival, marking the final day of Lunar New Year celebrations, offering a preview of the creative culinary delights traditionally savored on this festive occasion. This synchronicity is particularly fitting as the gala coincides with February 24, 2024, the very day of the Lunar New Year&#8217;s Lantern Festival.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Featuring Chefs:<\/strong><br \/>\nExecutive Chef Edward Cheng, Missing Chopsticks<br \/>\nExecutive Chef William Lew, Club Versant\u00e9<br \/>\nOne-to-Watch Chef William Li Luxi, Chinese Restaurant Awards<br \/>\nExecutive Chef Kevin Lin, Okini<br \/>\nExecutive Chef Felix Zhou, Grand Villa Casino<\/p>\n<p>Transform and enhance lives for generations to come. Join St. Paul\u2019s Foundation and the chefs in championing the Scotiabank Feast of Fortune Charity Gala on February 24th, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>To join the gala in person or to make a donation, please visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/helpstpauls.com\/feast-of-fortune\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/helpstpauls.com\/feast-of-fortune\/<\/a><br \/>\nMore about the participating chefs &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/chineserestaurantawards.com\/septstaging\/fof-2024\/\">https:\/\/chineserestaurantawards.com\/septstaging\/fof-2024\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; end &#8211;<\/p>\n<p><strong>About\u00a0Chinese Restaurant Awards\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Established in 2008, the Chinese Restaurant Awards proudly hold the title of the world&#8217;s longest-running Chinese culinary awards event. With a dual mission of enhancing public appreciation of exceptional Chinese cuisine in Greater Vancouver and fostering cross-cultural culinary exchange, this dedicated team of professionals, driven by their passion for Chinese cuisine, has accomplished significant milestones. Notable highlights include the Chinese Master Chefs Gold Medal Dinner in 2014, the captivating East Meets West: Paris x Vancouver in 2016, the DINING by the Awards events in 2019, 2022 and 2023, and the immensely popular #Taste city series, which left an indelible culinary mark in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou, and Taipei from 2017 to 2019. The Chinese Restaurant Awards continue to stand as an enduring symbol of excellence in the world of Chinese gastronomy.<\/p>\n<p>Facebook @ChineseRestaurantAwards Instagram @ChineseRestaurantAwards X @CRADiningGuide<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>About St. Paul\u2019s Foundation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>St. Paul\u2019s Foundation raises funds to support compassionate, inspired care across Providence Health Care and throughout British Columbia. The funds we raise help put patients and residents first, through a collaborative, integrated approach that includes the best in clinical care, world-class research and education. Every year our donors make it possible to provide innovative care to tens of thousands of people\u2014from newborn babies and their moms to seniors living in long-term care\u2014at 18 sites across BC, including St. Paul\u2019s Hospital.<br \/>\nThrough fundraising and strategic partnerships, the Foundation supports Providence in building on its long history of innovation, leading research and advancements in care for the people of British Columbia and beyond. To learn more and to donate, visit:\u00a0 www.helpstpauls.com | Facebook @helpstpauls | Instagram @helpstpauls | X @helpstpauls<\/p>\n<p>#FOF2024 #FeastofFortune<\/p>\n<p>Media contact: Rae Kung rae@ChineseRestaurantAwards.com<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ChineseRestaurantAwards.com\">www.ChineseRestaurantAwards.com<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Embrace the Year of the Dragon and Transform the Lives of Generations to Come: Stellar Chef Lineup Unveiled for the Scotiabank Feast of Fortune Charity Gala 2024 Vancouver,\u00a0 BC &#8211; The Chinese Restaurant Awards is delighted to once again participate in the prestigious St. Paul\u2019s Foundation\u2019s Scotiabank Feast of Fortune Charity Gala, set to take [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8212,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,4],"tags":[48,1394],"class_list":["post-8213","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-press-release","tag-chinese-restaurant-awards","tag-feast-of-fortune"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chineserestaurantawards.com\/septstaging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8213","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chineserestaurantawards.com\/septstaging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chineserestaurantawards.com\/septstaging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chineserestaurantawards.com\/septstaging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chineserestaurantawards.com\/septstaging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8213"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/chineserestaurantawards.com\/septstaging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8213\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chineserestaurantawards.com\/septstaging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8212"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chineserestaurantawards.com\/septstaging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8213"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chineserestaurantawards.com\/septstaging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8213"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chineserestaurantawards.com\/septstaging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8213"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}