Foodstock!

04
OCT
There has never been anything like it! Over 100 chefs from across Canada will gather on October 16th to cook in the country, all in support of the righteous movement to Stop the Mega Quarry. The event is called Foodstock and like Woodstock back in well, I forget when exactly it will be the sort of gathering that can define a decade and a generation. This is not a weekend, its a Sunday afternoon but it will go down in history. There will be awesome music the great Jim Cuddy will be performing, and so will Ron Sexsmith, Sarah Harmer, Tom Barlow, Cuff The Duke, and Hayden! There will be inspiring speeches from Dr. Faisal Moola of the David Suzuki Foundation and from Michael Stadtlnder, President of the Chefs Congress of Canada and the mastermind behind this event. There may also be mud Foodstock is happening in the fields, just like Woodstock, to remind us of the farmland we will lose if the appalling quarry is allowed to proceed. So guests are encouraged to wear boots and dress appropriately. It would be a great idea to bring your own plates and cutlery too, to cut down on waste and clean-up. The purpose of all this? To encourage the people of Ontario to stand up for the land that feeds us and to show the government that we mean business. The price? Pay what you can. All funds raised will go to fighting the mega quarry application that has been put forward by the Highland Companies to create a limestone quarry over 2,300 acres in size on prime, fertile agricultural land and digging into pristine aquifers. Above all there will be food! Here is the unbelievable line-up of chefs who will be present and the list will no doubt have grown larger by October 16th! Each chef will be preparing a dish that celebrates the local bounty. TORONTO

Paul Boehmer, Milana Lise, Boehmer Teo Paul, Union Adam Colquhoun, Oyster Boy J.P. Challet, Ici Bistro Lora Kirk, Ruby Watchco Jeffery Claudio, Scarpetta at The Thompson Hotel Chris Brown, The Stop Community Food Centre Jamie Kennedy, Jamie Kennedy Kitchens Aaron Baar Robe, Keriwa Caf Fabio Bondi and Michael Sangregorio, Local Kitchen and Wine Bar Rocco Lagostina, Enoteca Sociale, Pizza Liberetto Luis Valenzuaela, Torito Tapas Bar Victor Barry, Splendido, The County General Donna Dooher, Mildreds Temple Kitchen Albert Ponzo, Le Select Bistro Hiro Yoshida, Hiro Sushi Anthony Walsh, Bannok and Oliver and Bonacini Restaurants Carole Ferrari, The Bus Kitchen Carl Heinreich & Ryan Donovan, Marben Michael Sacco &Chrystal Porter, Chocosol Chocolate Traders

David Kokai, Loic Gourmet Anthony Rose, The Drake Hotel Derek Bendig and Colen Quinn, Pangaea Zane Caplansky, Caplanskys Alex Johnston, Hockley Valley Resort Evelyne Gharbirian, Hearty Catering Rodney Bowers, Hey Meatball Matty Matheson, Parts & Labour Derek, Merchants of Green Coffee Keith Frogett, Scaramouche Lorenzo Leveto, George Restaurant Rob Gentile, Buca Restaurant Patrick McMurray, Starfish Oysterbed and Grill, Ceilei Cottage Joshna Maharaj, Freelance Stefan Czapalay, (representing Nova Scotia) Steffan Howard, Palais Royale, Casa Loma Kevin McKenna, Globe Bistro Kevin McKenna and Phillip Heilborn, Earth Bloor West Kevin McKenna, Earth Rosedale Trish Donnelly, Chef Donnelly Catering

Anne Yarymowich, Frank Restaurant at the AGO Brad Long/ Sara Kuntz, Belong Caf John Higgins, George Brown College Daisuke Izuts, Kaiseki Sakura Joe Levesque,International Centre Graham Pratt, The Gabardine Giacomo Pasquini , Vertical Audrey Demers, private chef Bertrand Alpee, The Tempered chef Fawzi Kotb, Veloute Bistro & Catering Nick Laliberte, Poutinis House of Poutine Ruth Klahsen, Monforte Dairy Christopher Palik, Leat Catering Diane, Whole World Trade Ltd. Dawn Woodward and Ed Rek, Evelynes Crackers Linda and Suzy, Alternative Grounds Alexandra Feswick, Brockton General Jeff Brown and Jennifer Rashleigh, Delight Carin Balint, Garden of Vegan Lesia Kohut, LPKs Culinary Groove

Joe Friday, i.am.CHEF Two Brothers Inc., Jacob Sharkey Pearce

DURHAM Michael Shmidt, and Chef Carey McLellan, Glencolton Farms

SHELBURNE Rob Uffens Trout House, Pine Springs

OWEN SOUND Robin Pradhan, Rocky Racoon Caf

CREEMORE Chez Michel, Creemore Dave Nesbitt, Creemore Coffee Company

COLLINGWOOD Gareth Carter, Men with Knives Andrea Greyerbiehl, Chef Leona Nyman, Azurra Jeremy Korten, Oliver and Bonacini Blue Mountain

Mark & Christen, Espresso Post Scott Chalmers and Andrew Barber, Simplicity Bistro Christophe and Wispy Boivin, Tremont Caf Joelle Rogers, Tesoro Restaurant 199 Broadway Roger Genoe, Ravenna Market Don Akehurst, Sovereign Restaurant

SINGHAMPTON Marita and Jorg, Haisai Michael and Nobuyo Stadtlander, Eigensinn Farm

ORANGEVILLE Jason, The Mono Cliffs Inn

MARKDALE Shawn Adler, The Flying Chestnut

BURLINGTON Tobias Pohl-Weary, Red Canoe Bistro

NIAGARA Paul Harber, Ravine Vineyard Janice Suarez, Pastry Chef Ryan Crawford, The Stone Road Grille

AURORA Jason DAnna, Magna Golf Club

PARRY SOUND Philip Patrick, The Ridge at Manitou

BARRIE Matthew Flett , Dave Jones, Georgian College David Keenan, At Five, Barrie Chef Daniel Hong, Owner Anna Kim, Furusato Restaurant Ceasar Guinto, Cravings Fine Food Market and Catering

THORNBURY

Jennifer, Bruce Wine Bar

HUNTSVILLE Rory Golden, Deerhurst Resort

OTTAWA Ross Fraser, Fraser Caf

SASKATECHWAN Moe Mathieu

People can pre-register at: http://canadianchefscongressfoodstock.eventbrite.com/ Buses are being organized from the following locations: FROM HAMILTON: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=171213449626497

FROM GUELPH: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=167799386628287

FROM TORONTO: (SLOW FOOD) http://guestlistapp.com/events/71778 (ELECTRICITY) https://www.facebook.com/event.php? eid=272927569398365

If people would like to volunteer on the day of the event, they can click here: http://www.volunteerforfoodstock.com/

One day your grandchildren will ask you what you did to fight the Mega Quarry. What will you tell them? Be there or be square.