Meet Chef Quang Dang of WEST &...WIN A ROUND OF APPETIZERS FOR FOUR!

You might call Quang Dang the prodigal son of West Restaurant + Bar, where he started his career as a junior sous chef. After working at a number of top Vancouver eateries, Chef Dang made his return to West last year as Executive Chef. We’re thrilled to have him as part of our Savour Your Life Cooking Stage line-up at the Vancouver Home + Design Show, where he’ll be sharing his signature modern take on a popular classic: brunch. Make sure to catch him live on Sunday, October 14 at 1PM – and read through to the end of this entry to learn how you could win a round of appetizers for four at West Restaurant + Bar!

THE PROFILE

Name: Quang Dang

Occupation: Executive Chef at West Restaurant + Bar

Birthdate: February 11, 1980

Horoscope sign: Aquarius

Hometown: Calgary, AB

What was your first job? Grand Stand vendor at the Calgary Stampede.

How were you discovered? I worked my way up through various kitchens, starting at West.

Most memorable career moment to date: Being an apprentice at Bocuse D'or in 2003 in France.

What famous figure(s) inspires your career? The careers of all the great chefs in the world – there’s too many to name.

If you weren’t in your current occupation, what would be your dream job? Gentleman of leisure, of course! Is there any other option?

Any embarrassing on-the-job moments you’d like to share? No!

Describe your cooking style in five words or less: Imaginative, flavourful, elegant and playful.

What cooking trend or item are you dying to try/coveting for fall? Pine mushrooms.

Home gadget you can’t live without: Japanese mandolin

What is your Twitter handle? @chefquangdang

What movie or program is at the top of your Netflix queue?  James Bond films and CSI: Las Vegas

Name the fictional character with whom you most closely identify: Wolverine

What’s on your Kobo reader/iBook right now? Quique Dacosta’s cookbook

Name one natural talent you wish you had: I wish I were taller!

What’s your personal mantra? Fresh is best!

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Thanks to Chef Dang and his team, we’re giving away a round of appetizers at West Restaurant + Bar! Simply send a Tweet mentioning @VanHomeShows and @westrestaurant with hashtag #VHDS12. Contest closes at midnight on Thursday, September 20. Good luck to all!