VANCOUVER — Wildlight Kitchen + Bar has been recognized by the Michelin Guide, with the prestigious guide’s bestowment of the city’s first-ever Young Chef Award on its culinary leader, chef Warren Chow.
This acknowledgement comes as Michelin marks its second year of evaluating Vancouver’s culinary landscape, and follow’s September’s inclusion of Wildlight on its updated list of recommended restaurants. The team celebrated the recommendation and award during a ceremony held on October 5.
Presented in partnership with Mercedes-Benz, the Young Chef Award winner “demonstrates a unique identity and culinary creations embodying the pioneering spirit” of the legendary automaker. A B.C. native, the French-trained Chow rose through the ranks in notable kitchens across the province including The PearTree and Mission Hill Family Estate Winery, leading to executive chef roles at Juniper Kitchen & Bar and Bauhaus in Vancouver. Chow is also a member of Culinary Team B.C. and represented Canada at the ExpoGast Culinary World Cup in Luxembourg, winning a gold medal in 2022.
“It’s a tremendous honour to not only have the Michelin Guide recognize Wildlight but also to have been named Vancouver’s first Young Chef Award winner,” says Chow. “I’ve been fortunate to have worked with and learned from so many incredible mentors in the industry, and this honour reinforces my belief that supporting young chefs on their journey reaps meaningful rewards. For me, though, there is also endless reward in seeing guests enjoy the food I’ve made for them. Wildlight means harmoniously bringing together the land, sea and sky – providing nature’s bounty.”
