The ocean is more than just a vast expanse of water—it’s our lifeline. It provides nourishment, medicine, and even the air we breathe. However, overfishing threatens its delicate balance.
Ocean Wise invites foodies and ocean-lovers to celebrate Ocean Week Canada by attending an Ocean Wise Pop-Up Dinner, where every bite of sustainable seafood supports a healthy and thriving ocean.
In the week leading up to World Ocean Day (June 8), Ocean Wise is launching its new Seafood Ambassador program with three exclusive and intimate Pop-Up Dinners, hosted by Chef Dez Lo, Chef William Lew, and Chef Ned Bell. Each dinner will feature a surprise three-course meal curated and prepared by one of Ocean Wise’s established ambassador chefs, showcasing nothing but the best in sustainable seafood.
Ocean Wise Pop Up x Chef Dez Lo
Date: Monday, June 3rd, 2024
Location: Bravo Restaurant, 4194 Fraser Street, Vancouver
Time: 6:00 – 9 :30 PM
About Chef Dez Lo: If Chef Dez looks familiar, it might be because she competed on season 10 of Top Chef Canada where she finished as the runner-up. After climbing the culinary ladder at many top New York Restaurants, Chef Dez moved to Vancouver where she worked at Cincin Restaurant and Old Bird before becoming a fishmonger at Fresh Ideas Start Here.
Ocean Wise Pop Up x Chef William Lew
Date: Wednesday, June 5th, 2024
Location: Catch 122, 122 Carrie Cates Ct, North Vancouver
Time: 6:00 – 9:30 PM
About Chef Will Lew: A true culinary artist with a passion for sustainability, Chef Will Lew has led many notable restaurants such at Notch8, Black + Blue, and The Roof. Carrying his trailblazing commitment to sustainability with him wherever he goes, Chef Will spearheaded The Fairmont Pacific Rim becoming the first 100% Ocean Wise sushi restaurant and was a former Ocean Wise Executive Chef.
Ocean Wise Pop Up x Chef Ned Bell
Date: Saturday, June 8th, 2024 (World Ocean Day)
Location: Nemesis Coffee, 555 Great Northern Way
Time: 6:00 – 9:30 PM
About Chef Ned Bell: As one of the Canada’s leading chefs, Ned Bell, uses his platform to advocate for the health of the world’s lakes, rivers, and ocean. Based in British Columbia, Ned is the co-owner of Hatch Hospitality, Chef Ambassador at Buy BC and Ocean Wise, Culinary Director at Planetary Health, Board Member and Co-Chair of Sustainability at the Chefs Table Society,
Forty percent of the proceeds from the Ocean Wise Pop-Up Dinners directly support the Ocean Wise’s sustainable seafood program and its work ensuring a healthy ocean for generations to come.
Please note this event is 19+ only.