“
So happy to have you as part of this year’s Pinnacle Awards. You are a very deserving “Chef of the Year”!

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/ rosanna caira / Editor + Publisher of Foodservice & Hospitality and Hôtelier magazines /

inspired by excellence, driven by passion

personal accolades

2020

WALL OF CHEFS (Seasons 1 + 2)

Toronto, ON, Canada • Premiered February 2020 • Food Network Canada

CULINARY CAREER SUCCESS AWARD 2020

Vancouver, BC, Canada • February 2020 • Vancouver Community College Alumni

2019

PINNACLE AWARDS CHEF OF THE YEAR 2019

Canada • November 2019 • Food Service and Hospitality Awards

2018

IRON CHEF CANADA (Season 1, Episode 4)

Toronto, ON, Canada • November 2018 • Food Network Canada

First challenger to claim victory on the inaugural season of Iron Chef Canada after defeating Iron Chef Hugh Acheson

CHEF OF THE YEAR 2018

Vancouver, BC, Canada • April 2018 • Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards

CANADIAN CULINARY CHAMPIONSHIPS 2018

Kelowna, BC, Canada • February 2018 • Chef Representative for British Columbia

Competed amongst 11 of Canada’s best chefs. Gold medalist.

2017

GOLD MEDAL PLATES 2017

Victoria, BC, Canada • November 2017 • Chef Representative for Vancouver BC

Competed amongst 11 of Canada’s best chefs. Gold medalist.

2015

GOLD MEDAL PLATES 2015

Victoria, BC, Canada • November 2015 • Chef Representative for Vancouver BC

Competed amongst 11 of Canada’s best chefs. Gold medalist.

2013

BOCUSE D’OR 2013

Lyon, France • January 2013 • Chef Representative for Canada

Competed amongst the world’s best chefs from 24 countries. Achieved 9th place, top 10 in the world.

“
Chef Alex Chen has lifted Boulevard to dining heights not realized in most hotel restaurants.

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/ Caren McSherry / Chef + Author of 7 cookbooks, Founder + President of The Gourmet Warehouse, resident chef for GlobalTV BC /

inspired by excellence, driven by passion

restaurant awards

2024

Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants

#31 - Wild Blue Restaurant + Bar
Whistler, BC, Canada • May 2024

#22 - Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar
Vancouver, BC, Canada • May 2024

Best Seafood // Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards

Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar
Vancouver, BC, Canada • May 2024

Best Whistler // Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards

Wild Blue Restaurant + Bar
Whistler, BC, Canada • May 2024

2023

#2 // Air Canada’s enRoute Magazine Best New Restaurant

Wild Blue Restaurant + Bar
Whistler, BC, Canada • November 2023

MICHELIN Recommended // MICHELIN Guide Vancouver

Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar
Vancouver, BC, Canada • October 2023

Best Upscale // Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards

#4 // Canada’s 100 Best (New Restaurants)

Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar
Vancouver, BC, Canada • May 2023

Wild Blue Restaurant + Bar
Whistler, BC, Canada • May 2023

Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants

#66 - Wild Blue Restaurant + Bar
Whistler, BC, Canada • May 2023

#43 - Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar
Vancouver, BC, Canada • May 2023

2022

#9 // Canada’s Best 100 Restaurants

Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar
Vancouver, BC, Canada • May 2022

2021

Best Formal (Take Out) // Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards

Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar
Vancouver, BC, Canada • September 2021

2020

Restaurant of the year 2020 //
Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards

Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar
Vancouver, BC, Canada • September 2020

Best upscale Restaurant of the year 2020 //
Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards

Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar
Vancouver, BC, Canada • September 2020

Best Seafood Restaurant of the year 2020 // Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards

Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar
Vancouver, BC, Canada • September 2020

Premier Crew Award 2020 //
Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards

Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar
Vancouver, BC, Canada • September 2020

2019

Discovery - The World’s 50 Best //
50 Best Discovery List

Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar
Vancouver, BC, Canada • November 2019

Best upscale Restaurant of the year 2019 //
Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards