Wow, that was amazing and all of you helped make this the largest and friendliest food event in Canada! Thank you! We’ve had a few things turn up in our lost and found. Please email Christian Morrison at cmorrison@canadianchefscongress.com and we will be happy to reunite you and you lost item. Stay tuned for more from Foodstock and a soon to be launched newly designed website.

We want to encourage you all to wear your wet weather gear on Sunday, October 16. Here are a couple of images from earlier in October taken at the site. Rubber boots are seriously recommended.

Please visit this link: http://guestlistapp.com/events/71778 to book a seat on the Slowfood Toronto Bus to Foodstock. These buses are for volunteers and attendees. If you are an attendee, not a volunteer, you will have a bit of a wait until you can enter the venue. Be prepared for rainy and muddy conditions. Don’t forget to bring a cup, fork, spoon and plate. There is no alcohol being served, only great Melanchthon Township water c/o Bright’s Water Service and the Wellington Water Watchers.

CBC’s coverage of the Mega Quarry in Melancthon Township.

FOODSTOCK PARTICIPATING CHEFS AND ESTABLISHMENTS

TORONTO
Paul Böehmer, Milana Lise, Böhmer
Teo Paul, Union
Adam Colquhoun, Robert Bechard, Oyster Boy
JP 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 Bear Robe, Keriwa Café
Fabio Bondi and Michael Sangregorio, Local Kitchen and Wine Bar and Bar Salumi
Luis Valenzuela, Torito Tapas Bar
Victor Barry, Splendido, The County General
Albert Ponzo, Le Select Bistro
Hiro Yoshida, Hiro Sushi
Anthony Walsh, Bannok and Oliver and Bonacini Restaurants
Carole Ferrari, Locale Café
Carl Heinrich & Ryan Donovan , Marben
Michael Sacco, Chocosol Chocolate Traders
David Kokai, Loïc Gourmet
Anthony Rose, The Drake Hotel
Derek Bendig and Colen Quinn, Pangaea
Zane Caplansky, Caplansky’s
Evelyne Gharbirian, Hearty Catering
Rodney Bowers, Hey Meatball
Matty Matheson, Parts & Labour
Derek Zavislake, Merchants of Green Coffee
Keith Froggett, Scaramouche
Lorenzo Loseto, George Restaurant
Rob Gentile, Buca Restaurant
Patrick McMurray, Starfish Oyster Bed and Grill, Ceili Cottage
Joshna Maharaj
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
Brad Long, Sara Kuntz, Belong Café
John Higgins, Oliver Li, George Brown College
Daisuke Izutsu, kaiseki Sakura
Christopher Palik, L-Eat Catering and Paese Ristorante
Daniel Muia, Mogette Bistro
Joe Levesque, International Centre
Graham Pratt, Christine Fancy, The Gabardine
Giacomo Pasquini , Vertical
Audrey Demers
Bertrand Alépée, The Tempered chef
Fawzi Kotb, Veloute Bistro & Catering
Nick Laliberte, Poutini’s House of Poutine
Dawn Woodward and Edmund Rek, Evelyne’s Crackers
Jacob Sharkey Pearce , Two Brothers Inc.
Linda Burnside and Kevin Walters, Alternative Grounds
Alexandra Feswick, Brockton General
Diane Cartwright, Whole World Trade Ltd.
Jeff Brown and Jennifer Rashleigh, Delight
Lesia Kohut, LPK’s Culinary Groove
Anton Potvin and Nick Liu, Niagara Street Cafe
Johan Maes, Goed Eten

DURHAM
Michael Schmidt, and Chef Carey McLellan, Glencolton Farms

MISSISSAUGA
Erica Trabulsi, The Culinary Art School of Ontario

SHELBURNE
Rob Uffen, Rob Uffen’s Trout House

Rosemont
Ross Midgley and Beth Hunt, The Globe Restaurant

OWEN SOUND
Robin Pradhan, Rocky Raccoon Café

CREEMORE
Michel Masselin, Chez Michel
Dave Nesbitt, Creemore Coffee Company
Don Akehurst, Sovereign Restaurant

COLLINGWOOD
Gareth Carter, Men with Knives
Leona Nyman, Andrea Greyerbiehl, Azzurra
Jeremy Korten, Oliver & Bonacini Café Grill, Blue Mountain Restaurant
Mark & Christene Kraus, Espresso Post
Scott Chalmers and Andrew Barber, Simplicity Bistro
Christophe and Wispy Boivin, Tremont Café
Joelle Rogers, Tesoro Restaurant
Mike Duffin, One99 Broadway
Roger Genoe, Ravenna Country Market

SINGHAMPTON
Marita Gómez and Jörg Neth, Haisai
Michael and Nobuyo Stadtländer, Eigensinn Farm

ORANGEVILLE
Jason Reiner, The Mono Cliff’s Inn
Alex Johnston, Hockley Valley Resort

FLESHERTON
Shawn Adler, The Flying Chestnut

BURLINGTON
Tobias Pohl-Weary, Red Canoe Bistro

GUELPH
Carin Balint, Garden of Vegan

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

STRATFORD
Ruth Klahsen, Monforte Dairy

PARRY SOUND
Philip Patrick, The Ridge at Manitou

BARRIE
Matthew Flett, Georgian College
Randy Feltis, Oscars
David Keenan, At the Five
Daniel Hong, Anna Kim, Furusato Restaurant
Ceasar Guinto, Cravings Fine Food Market and Catering

THORNBURY
Shaun Edmonstone, Jennifer Vipond, Bruce Wine Bar

WATERFORD
Tracey Winkworth, The Belworth House

AURORA
Jason D’Anna, Magna Golf Club

OTTAWA
Ross Fraser, Fraser Café

SASKATCHEWAN
Moe Mathieu

NOVA SCOTIA
Stefan Czapalay, Culinary Design Solutions

A friend of Foodstock has undertaken to organize busses from Toronto to the event (and back). Vist http://foodstocktransport.eventsbot.com/ for information or to register.

Please print or copy this flyer for the map located in the yellow circle.

October 16, 2011 is right around the corner. A few things to keep in mind. If you want to pay at the gate you may. You will want to wear good hiking shoes or boots, it’s gonna be muddy. You may want to pack a chair in your car too. Don’t forget to bring a plate, forks/knives/spoons and a cup. There is no booze at this event, we’re naturally going to be serving water, precious water at this event.
We’re up to 100 chefs preparing food for the event so you’re sure to find something that suits your appetite. You might want to download the flyer shown above and use the map for directions. Also if you’ve paid in advance, don’t forget a copy of your ticket/receipt and remember we’re suggesting a minimum contribution for admission of $10 per person.
We’re looking forward to seeing you at Foodstock.

On October 16th, 2011 we will gather 20,000 people on the remaining Melancthon farmland that did not sell out to the Highland Companies. Hosted by over 70 of Canada’s top chefs from around the country, this event will celebrate Ontario’s bounty of food and water and the connection between producers and consumers of local food. To get more information or for tickets visit: http://canadianchefscongress.com/

Please join us in Dufferin County!

Halifax based Chef Craig Flinn confirmed yesterday that the 2012 Canadian Chefs’ Congress will be hosted by Nova Scotia. Dates and location will be announced soon. The national committee will visit Nova Scotia in June to meet with their provincial counterparts to discuss the site. Stay tuned for more news.