As fall weather descends upon Vancouver, its once again time for Vancouverites to go in search of the best local seafood chowder. At the 5th Annual Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown, taking place on November 21st at the Vancouver Aquarium, there will be plenty to indulge on. 12 top Vancouver Ocean Wise chefs will showcase their original ocean-friendly chowders and pair them with their choice of craft beer.
The winner will be selected by panel of celebrity judges and a People’s Choice Award chosen by guests in attendance.
Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
7:00pm
Vancouver Aquarium
Tickets: $50 – all proceeds from the evening will directly support the Aquarium’s Ocean Wise Program
Purchase tickets online: vanaqua.org/chowder-chowdown
Chowder Chowdown is a 19+ event

Competitors in last year’s Chowder Chowdown [photo courtesy of Vancouver Aquarium]
- Chefs Alessandro Vianello and Michael Carter| Street Meet
- Chef Dana Hauser| Herons – The Fairmont Waterfront
- Chef Tom Lee | Edible Canada at the Market
- Chef Todd Bright| Wild Rice
- Chef Alex Tung | Cotto Enoteca Pizzeria
- Chef Troung Minh Xong| Kamei Royale Japanese Restaurant
- Chef Frank Gort | Showcase Restaurant and Bar – Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle
- Chef Nathan Tower| Savoury Chef Foods
- Chef Chris Whittaker| Forage – Listel Hotel
- Chef Eric Pless| Coast Restaurant
- Chef Warren Mercier| Vancouver Aquarium
- Chef Derek Bendig| Hotel Eldorado