Brad Long
Encyclopedia
Brad Long is a Canadian
born chef
He is known for his appearances on the hit Food Network show Restaurant Makeover
, which is seen in over 16 countries worldwide.
For ten years Chef Long worked at Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment where he was responsible for feeding more than 20 million fans at Toronto's Air Canada Centre and BMO Field. His responsibilities included creating team meals for the organization's NBA and NHL teams; and overseeing quick service, catering and restaurants including The Platinum Club, one of Toronto’s finest dining rooms.
The Platinum Club won consecutive Wine Spectator Awards of Excellence every year since 2002; a VQA Restaurant Awards of Excellence; and the International Award of Excellence - Diamond Wine Award in 2004. Meanwhile, the Air Canada Club was ranked by Globe and Mail reviewer Joanne Kates as one of the Top 10 restaurants of the year in its inaugural season.
Chef Long's previous culinary challenge was to rebuild the food and beverage program at the CN Tower in 1995, amassing several high-profile awards during his tenure.
The aspiring chef started out in the early 80’s with stints at various restaurants across the country—mostly as a sideline to pay the bills while working as a musician.
In 1990 Chef Long got serious about cooking and became entrenched at Toronto’s Pronto Ristorante. While working up to Sous Chef and Chef, and attending school full-time, he studied and traveled extensively through Europe and the United States.
Chef Long is now part owner of the Restaurant and Bar called My Place located at Jane and Bloor in Toronto's West End.
Canada
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born chef
Chef
A chef is a person who cooks professionally for other people. Although over time the term has come to describe any person who cooks for a living, traditionally it refers to a highly skilled professional who is proficient in all aspects of food preparation.-Etymology:The word "chef" is borrowed ...
He is known for his appearances on the hit Food Network show Restaurant Makeover
Restaurant Makeover
Restaurant Makeover is a closed television series which airs as reruns on the Food Network Canada and HGTV Canada, as well as the Fine Living channel and Food Network in the United States, TVtropolis and in over 16 other countries worldwide. The pilot episode starred designer Robin De Groot and...
, which is seen in over 16 countries worldwide.
For ten years Chef Long worked at Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment where he was responsible for feeding more than 20 million fans at Toronto's Air Canada Centre and BMO Field. His responsibilities included creating team meals for the organization's NBA and NHL teams; and overseeing quick service, catering and restaurants including The Platinum Club, one of Toronto’s finest dining rooms.
The Platinum Club won consecutive Wine Spectator Awards of Excellence every year since 2002; a VQA Restaurant Awards of Excellence; and the International Award of Excellence - Diamond Wine Award in 2004. Meanwhile, the Air Canada Club was ranked by Globe and Mail reviewer Joanne Kates as one of the Top 10 restaurants of the year in its inaugural season.
Chef Long's previous culinary challenge was to rebuild the food and beverage program at the CN Tower in 1995, amassing several high-profile awards during his tenure.
The aspiring chef started out in the early 80’s with stints at various restaurants across the country—mostly as a sideline to pay the bills while working as a musician.
In 1990 Chef Long got serious about cooking and became entrenched at Toronto’s Pronto Ristorante. While working up to Sous Chef and Chef, and attending school full-time, he studied and traveled extensively through Europe and the United States.
Chef Long is now part owner of the Restaurant and Bar called My Place located at Jane and Bloor in Toronto's West End.
External links
- Food Network (Canada)
- Brad Long at the Chef and Restaurant Database