Welcome to 10×10, where TEN TOP CHEFS are matched with TEN WORLD-CLASS PHOTOGRAPHERS to create and serve ten extraordinary pairings of food and photography.

On May 18, 2023 celebrity chefs were paired with a world-class photographers and given a challenge: design and serve a vegan or vegetarian dish that’s inspired by one of the photographer’s prints.

Guests were personally served unique dishes by chefs like Nick Bentley & Patrick Kriss (Alo), and Carl Heinrich (Top Chef Canada Winner) while viewing the photographs that inspired them. Photographers like Michelle Valberg (Member of the Order of Canada) and Deanne Fitzmaurice (Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer) took the stage to share the stories behind their unforgettable jaw-dropping photographs.

The evening event was further joined by special guest Chantal Kreviazuk, who adding an extra touch of magic to the evening. 

Tastings of quality wine, beer, and spirits were generously provided by Karlo EstatesMeldville Wines, Parsons Brewing Company and Valley of Mother of God GinSee a full list of our sponsors below.

This outstanding event could not have been made possible without our dream team events committee, including Michelle Valberg, Afrim Pristine, Angela Colterjohn, and Alexandra Hutchison. 

It is through the dedication and generosity at events like these that the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada is able to continue towards our mission of conservation and making a positive impact on our planet.

WHERE:

Toronto Reference Library, Bram and Bluma Appel Salon

WHEN:

May 18, 2023

TIME:

7:00pm

Tax receipts were distributed after the event for an amount that the CRA deems appropriate.

Meet the Chefs

Afrim Pristine (10×10 Culinary Director)

Afrim Pristine is the world’s youngest Maitre Fromager, owner of the renowned Cheese Boutique, and 10×10’s Culinary Director.

EAT AT CHEESE BOUTIQUE

Patrick Kriss & Nick Bentley (Alo)

Owner Patrick Kriss and Executive Chef Nick Bentley are the masterminds behind Alo – one of Toronto’s most celebrated restaurants and recipient of a Michelin star.

EAT AT ALO

Carl Heinrich (Top Chef Canada Winner)

Co-owner of Richmond Station in Toronto, Carl Heinrich is the winner of the Food Network’s Top Chef Canada Season 2, and recipient of the 2015 Pinnacle Award for Canadian Chef of the Year.

EAT AT RICHMOND STATION

Amanda Ray (Drake Devonshire)

Amanda Ray is the executive chef for the Drake Devonshire Inn located in Prince Edward County, Ontario.

EAT AT THE DRAKE DEVONSHIRE

Nadège Nourian (Nadège)

Nadège Nourian is the chef and owner of Nadège Patisserie in Toronto, Canada. and a fourth generation pastry chef who has worked in world renowned and Michelin-starred restaurants.

EAT AT NADEGE

Aiko Uchigoshi (Aburi Hana)

Award-winning chef Aiko Uchigoshi is the Head Pastry Chef at Aburi Hana, the Michelin star Japanese restaurant in Toronto’s Yorkville. Aiko will amaze guests with delicious delights at 10×10.

EAT AT ABURI HANA

Matthew Casola (Sul Tavolo)

Chef Matt Casola is the owner of Sul Tavolo, and will be hand-pulling mozzarella at 10×10!

EAT AT SUL TAVOLO

Matthew Faust (brodflour bakery)

As operating partner of brodflour bakery, Matthew will be bringing fresh local breads and grains to 10×10. 

EAT AT BRODFLOUR

Devan Rajkumar (Celebrity Chef)

Chef Dev is a regular on Cityline, and has partnerships with Food & Drink, eTalk, The Morning Show, Breakfast Television, Canadian Tire and more.

CHEF DEV’S INSTAGRAM

Trevor Lui (The Highbell Group)

He has helped co-create and develop some of Toronto’s foremost food brands, Kanpai Snack Bar, Yatai Japanese Street Food, Shook Noodle, La Brea Food, Fat Rabbit and stackt market collaborations, Makan Noodle Bar, Pop Kitchen, BaoBird and the newest creation, Superfresh Night Market.

SHOP THE HIGHBELL GROUP

Alida Solomon (Tutti Matti)

Tutti Matti has received both local and national awards, including the prestigious 2009 “L’Eccio D’Oro” for Osteria of the Year (an award previously won by Mario Batali and Alain Ducasse).

EAT AT TUTTI MATTI

Meet the Photographers

Michelle Valberg

Michelle Valberg is our 10×10 Photography Direction. She’s a Nikon Ambassador, a Canadian Geographic Photographer-in-Residence, and a Member of the Order of Canada.

MICHELLE’S INSTAGRAM

Paul Zizka

Paul Zizka’s work has been featured on countless book covers and in a variety of highly regarded publications, including National Geographic, Alpinist, Maclean’s, Canadian Geographic, Islands, and Outdoor Photographer.

PAUL’S INSTAGRAM

Deanne Fitzmaurice

Deanne Fitzmaurice is a Pulitzer Prize-winning documentary photographer and a Nikon Ambassador. She’s won awards from the likes of Pictures of the Year International, and AI-AP American Photography.

DEANNE’S INSTAGRAM

Steve Woods

Steve Woods has covered stories in Canadian Geographic and Oceanographic Magazine, and was named Ocean Photographer of the Year in the ‘Human Connection’ category. 

STEVE’S INSTAGRAM

Viktoria Haack

Viktoria Haack is a Nikon Ambassador and multi-genre photographer who has been published by the BBC, CBC, Outdoor Photography, Canadian Geographic, Vogue Italia and the cover of Digital Photo.

VIKTORIA’S INSTAGRAM

David duChemin

David duChemin is a world & humanitarian assignment photographer, best-selling author, digital publisher, podcaster, and international workshop leader.

DAVID’S INSTAGRAM

Sandy Sharkey

Sandy Sharkey has photographed wild horses throughout North America, Mongolia and New Zealand, and is dedicated to the protection of wild and domestic horses in North America.

SANDY’S INSTAGRAM

Jacquie Matechuk

Jacquie Matechuk is an Ambassador for Canon Canada who photographs everything from epic scenery to action wildlife.

JACQUIE’S INSTAGRAM

Dr. Simon Jackson

Simon Jackson is founder of the Spirit Bear Youth Coalition and co-founder of Nature Labs. He is a motivational speaker and award-winning photographer named a Hero for the Planet by TIME Magazine.

NATURE LABS ON INSTAGRAM

Special Guest: Chantal Kreviazuk

“I have been impressed with the consistency and cutting-edge strategies of JGI Canada for nearly two decades. They partner with communities in both Canada and Africa to protect chimpanzees and other endangered wildlife, support local people, and conserve the environments they share – all while connecting the dots for young people here in Canada. This kind of phenomenal vision and work deserves our deepest attention.” – Chantal Kreviazuk

Chantal is a platinum-selling, Juno award-winning artist from Winnipeg with over a billion streams. While writing her own hit albums, she’s also written for Kendrick Lamar, Britney Spears, Joe Cocker, Josh Groban and more. In 2014, she became a member of the Order of Canada.

Sponsors

This night would not be possible without the generosity of our incredible sponsors.

Meet the Event Committee

JGI Canada’s Event Team would be happy to connect with you about any questions about the event, or sponsorship opportunities. Please email info@janegoodall.ca to be put in touch with a member of our team.