Food Canada Innovation Award - Guelph University (GOLD 2019/2020 SILVER 2018/2019)

IACC, World International Champion, Copper Skillet Award,
International Chef of the Year 2004, Dallas, Texas Competition.

TOP 25 RESTAURANTS IN CANADA 2004, 2005 (Where to Eat in Canada Anne Hardy, Oberon Press International) - 2004 (Wildfire), 2005 (Elements Culinary Theater) 3-STARS [Highest Rating]

JAMES BEARD HOUSE (July 1st 2003 Canada Day Celebration) New York City. 2nd Chef in James Beard History to do a sold out lunch and dinner at the prestigious James Beard House

FROMMER’S INT’L CITY GUIDE 2004, 2005
The Best Of, Voted Best Restaurant in outside of Toronto, 3-STARS [Highest Rating] Wildfire/Culinary Theatre

TORONTO LIFE

• 4-STARS Elements Culinary Theatre, Taboo Resort (Highest Rating) - James Chatto 2005

• 3½ STARS Wildfire Restaurant at Taboo Resort - James Chatto 2004

• 4 STARS Rain, Toronto (Highest Rating), James Chatto 2001

TORONTO STAR 4-STARS (Highest Rating)

• Monsoon (1997) (Fine Dining – Asian)

• Rain (2001) (Fine Dining – Asian)

• Wildfire at TABOO Resort (2004) (Eclectic International – Tastings only)

TORONTO SUN 2003
- Best Of 2003, Thai Chi Chi Award [Sara Waxman]
- Best Asian Cuisine Chef, Best Asian Cuisine in Ontario

WINDSOR ARMS HOTEL – Executive Chef Recipient of Conde Nast Traveler’s Top Boutique Hotel In Canada Award 2006

MEETINGS MAGAZINE 2004 Best Restaurant – Wildfire at Taboo (for Eastern USA and Canada)

MEETINGS MAGAZINE 2004 Best Luxury Hotel/Resort Culinary – Taboo Resort (for Eastern USA and Canada)

TORONTO.COM 4-STARS (Highest Rating)  – Alan Vernon (Rain 2001), Monsoon (1997)

BEST RESTAURANT IN THE BAHAMAS - (Shogun Revolver)The Nassau Guardian and Dining Magazine Bahamas (2008/2009),

CARRIBEAN’S TOP TABLES/MACO MAGAZINE - MACO Caribbean Lifestyle/Dining Magazine (2008/2009)

COOKING INSTRUCTOR at The French Culinary Institute (FCI) New York City (2002/3), Institute for Culinary Education (I.C.E), New York City (2003), Guelph University, Ontario (2004)

FEATURED GUEST CHEF (HIFF) Hampton’s International Film Festival 2004, Special guest chef at the Historic Maidstone Arms Inn, Hampton’s, New York, Host chef for Opening Sony Gala Launch Party (2004)

FOOD TV appearances (Christine Cushing Live, Sara Maulton USA, Canada AM, Opening Soon)

PROFESSIONAL SAKÉMASTER CERTIFICATION (SSI - HAWAII) 2005

SAKÉ PROFESSIONAL COURSE Sake Education Council, Tokyo (New York City) 2006

SOMMELIER CERTIFICATION Court of Master Sommeliers (Niagara) 2005

CANADIAN WINE AWARDS  pre-taster with Jancis Robinson (Toronto) 2006

TEACHER/INSTRUCTOR of Saké Appreciation Course for Sommelier Certification Course at George Brown College 2005/2006 and Niagara College 2005/2006 and C.A.P.S in 2005/2006

TEACHER/INSTRUCTOR (SIO) Sake Institute of Ontario 2011 – 2015

WINNING CHEF (BAAH! TORONTO 2013) Tony Aspler “Grapes for Humanity” yearly chef competition – 1st Place for best overall lamb Dish. 1st Place for Best Food & Wine Pairing.

TORONTO STAR 3 1/2 STARS - Cool City Oyster Yard, Toronto Ontario (2012)

DINE T.O. (“A” Grade) - Cool City Oyster Yard, Toronto Ontario (2012)

COOL CITY OYSTER YARD – Voted Top 5 Oyster Bars in Toronto (2012) – Post City, Toronto Life, Blog T.O.

JUDGING PANEL – ONTARIO WINE AWARDS Ontario Wine Awards, 2011-2014

JUDGING PANEL – ONTARIO ICEWINE AWARDS Ontario Wine Awards, 2011-2014

ZAGAT’S  - BEST OF – Top Food Experiences in Toronto 2014 (Cool City Oyster Yard)

TORONTO STAR - AMY PATAKI –  Best of List for 2014 (Cool City Oyster Yard)

CLAYOQUOT WILDERNESS RESORT - Condé Nast (GOLD LIST Award Winner 2018/2019

CLAYOQUOT WILDERNESS RESORT - Top 100 hotels in the world – Elite Traveler 2019

CLAYOQUOT WILDERNESS RESORT - #3 Top Hotel Resort in Canada, Travel & Leisure – 2018

CLAYOQUOT WILDERNESS RESORT - #50 Top Hotels in The World – International Traveller – 2018

CLAYOQUOT WILDERNESS RESORT - Top 10 Hotels Best Luxury Hotels in Canada – Luxury Travel Expert - 2018/19