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CANADIAN CULINARY CHAMPION 2025

Alex Kim, the Culinary Director of Glowbal Restaurant Group’s Five Sails, struck gold and claimed the crown as the nation’s foremost chef at the 2025 Canadian Culinary Championship in Ottawa.

Chef Alex Kim's Big Win!


Vancouver Sun

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Vancouver chef Alex Kim brings home top Canadian culinary honours

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National Post

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Vancouver chef wins the 2025 Canadian Culinary Championship

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The Province

FEATURING FIVE SAILS

Vancouver chef Alex Kim brings home top Canadian culinary honours

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Ottawa Sun

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Vancouver chef wins the 2025 Canadian Culinary Championship

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Georgia Straight

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Vancouver's Alex Kim crowned Canada’s top chef

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Western Restaurant News

FEATURING FIVE SAILS

Glowbal Restaurant Group’s Chef Alex Kim Claims the Crown

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My Vancity

FEATURING FIVE SAILS

Vancouver’s Chef Alex Kim WINS the 2025 Canadian Culinary Championship!

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Fox News

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Distinguished Restaurants of North America 2025 ‘Gold’ Award

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anywhere vancouver

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Five Sails Culinary Director Alex Kim crowned nation’s top chef

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Vita Magazine

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Alex Kim’s Culinary Triumph: How Glowbal’s Star Chef Claimed Gold

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West End

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Vancouver’s Chef Alex Kim WINS the 2025 Canadian Culinary Championship!

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Food Service & Hospitality

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Alex Kim Wins the 2025 Canadian Culinary Championship

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FEATURE MEDIA

Restaurant Hall Of Fame

Emad Yacoub inducted into the Ontario Hospitality Conference 'Hall of Fame 2023'. Thank you to the Ontario Hospitality Conference for this incredible recognition, and to all those who have been part of my journey. Together, we will continue to elevate the world of hospitality.

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GLOWBAL GROUP IN THE NEWS

Glowbal Restaurant Group always aim to dazzle our guests. So it’s very gratifying to receive critical acclaim for the experiences people have in our restaurants – whether it’s from you – our loyal guests – or from the media, thank you!

Global News

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Cooking Together: Ataste of the PacificNorthwest |

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chefs favourite

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Mates on Crates featuring Dennis Peckham, Corporate Executive Chef for Glowbal Restaurants Group!

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VITA Daily

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Top Sips & Bites ToCelebrate The Year OfThe Snake

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Daily Hive

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50 of the hottestrestaurantsparticipating in Dine Out

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Mercedes-Benz Vancouver

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10 VancouverRestaurants To Visit In2025

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vancouver sun

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Edible oyster shellpart of the 'wow'factor

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the province

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Let's eat! Dine OutVancouver Festivaloffers meal deals

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Vancouver Magazine

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Where to Find LunarNew Year Dinners andSpecials

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Daily Hive

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15 fun things to do inVancouver

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Daily Hive

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The best restaurantsin Vancouver for aromantic Valentine

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Gourmet Vancouver

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決戰前夕,Chef AlexKim的美饌分享

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Destination Vancouver

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Alex Kim Wins the 2025 Canadian Culinary Championship

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charmynchan

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This was easily the best high tea I’ve had in a long time

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foodiegramca

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@fivesailsvancouver offers a fine dining experience you won’t want to miss during @dineoutvanfest.

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Vancouver Magazine

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February's Top 10Food Events inVancouver

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Daily Hive

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Vancouver foodevents in February

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yvreats

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You can never go wrong with a fine dining experience at @fivesailsvancouver.

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itsclarissawong

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Best Dine Out Vancouver 2025 menu easily goes to @fivesailsvancouver!

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Anywhere Vancouver

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Vancouverrestaurants offeringspecial Lunar New

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District Local

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Celebrate Lunar New Year

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national post

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Vancouver chef wins the 2025 Canadian Culinary…

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ottawa citizen

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Vancouver chef wins the 2025 Canadian Culinary…

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MSN

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Vancouver chef wins the 2025 Canadian Culinary…

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Foodgressing

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February Foodie Events in Vancouver -2025

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FOX40 News

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Distinguished Restaurants of North America 2025 ‘Gold’…

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hiredBelly.com

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Iconic Five Sails: Chef Alex Kim Goes for Gold

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The Georgia Straight

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Vancouver's Alex Kim crowned Canada’stop chef at 2025

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My VanCity

FEATURING FIVE SAILS

Vancouver’s ChefAlex Kim WINS the2025 Canadian…

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Foodology Canada

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Alex Kim, the CulinaryDirector of GlowbalRestaurant…

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VITA Daily

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Alex Kim’s Culinary Triumph: How Glowbal’s Star Chef…

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vancouver sun

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Vancouver chefsshare their favouritesweet recipes

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Anywhere Vancouver

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12 food events happening in Vancouver this…

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Vancouver Blog Miss604

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Vancouver Eats - Valentine's Day, Winter Happy Hours

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Clever Canadian

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15 Vancouver Rooftop Bars for an Experience...

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downtown van

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One of the best happy hours in #DowntownVan...

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VITA Daily

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21 Cozy Vancouver Eateries To Book For Valentine’s Day

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Noms Magazine

FIVE SAILS

9 Top VancouverRestaurants To BringYour Date To

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Country Central

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Culinary Director ofGlowbal RestaurantGroup’s claimed the…

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Daily Hive

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Vancouver restaurantwins prestigiousglobal award of...

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Vancouver Magazine

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Must-Try Vancouver Classic: Italian Kitchen's Truffle…

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Daily Hive

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21 fantastic things todo in Vancouver thisweek:

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The Nosh Podcast

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Ep 198: Chef Alex Kim & Booker Winery...

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hiredBelly.com

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Where to Eat & Drink Well at Vancouver International Wine...

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Vancouver Is Awesome

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Forking Awesome: Upcoming Vancouver food and drink events

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FEATURE MEDIA

Restaurateur of The Year

Emad Yacoub's vision for innovation, employee engagement and community work elevates Vancouver's Glowbal Restaurant Group to acclaim.

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