Shokunin

Chef. Author. Brother. of Michelin-starred has been one of Darren’s closest collaborators for years. His debut cookbook Down South + East just dropped — and in his interview, he reflects on Shokunin’s 10 year success. 

 
 
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Some chefs you admire. Some you grow with.
falls into the second category.
Young, decorated, and one of the people who has shown up for Shokunin — and for Darren — in ways that go beyond the kitchen. They met in Calgary and forged a friendship over food and shared culinary events around the world.




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