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You may recognize Vikram Vij from a number of places – as a famed Canadian chef, or as the owner of Vij's in Vancouver. Maybe you watched him as a fiery entrepreneur on CBC's Dragons Den, or as a judge on Chopped Canada. Whatever the case, one thing is certain: his vibrant spirit is bound to leave a lasting impression. In this episode, we delve into Vikram's journey, tracing his path from a young, ambitious restaurant owner to an internationally acclaimed culinary icon. Join us as we uncover the untold stories behind Vikram's success, gain insights into the challenges he's overcome, and hear wisdom from his remarkable journey. Whether you're an aspiring chef, a budding entrepreneur, or simply someone with a hunger for inspiration, this conversation promises to leave you informed, inspired, and hungry for more.Host:Mark KondratPartner & CEO of Alberta Beer Festivals and ‘Let's Meet for a Beer' PodcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/m.kondrat?igshi...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-kondrat-aab92444/ABF Website: https://albertabeerfestivals.comLMFAB Website: https://letsmeetforabeer.comGuest:Vikram VijRestaurateur, TV Personality, Owner and Chef of Vij'sInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefvikramvij/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikram-vij-359570185/?originalSubdomain=caWebsite(s): https://vijs.ca/
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Growing up, celebrated chef and entrepreneur Vikram Vij wanted to be an actor, but his business-minded father had other ideas. At nineteen, Vij left India for Austria, where he studied hotel management, and landed his first restaurant job at the famed Michelin-starred Post-Stuben restaurant. It was there that a chance encounter with the head of CP Hotels led to a job offer at the Banff Springs Hotel. And so began Vikram Vij's life in his adopted country of Canada. “I fell in love with Canada. I fell in love with Banff. And I always tell people I come from one of the largest democracies in the world called India, but I actually live in the best democracy in the world called Canada,” Vij says. From Banff, it was on to Vancouver, where Vij would build a network of restaurants with his former wife and business partner Meeru Dhalwala, and satisfy the entertainer in his soul with appearances on shows like Dragons' Den, Top Chef Canada and Recipe to Riches. Countless Journeys is brought to you by the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, located at the Halifax Seaport.
Vikram Vij is widely known for his restaurants, books, and TV appearances, but what might surprise you is that he's ALSO an outspoken advocate for blood donations! Guest: Vikram Vij - Chef, Author and TV personality
Jody takes a deep dive into the latest BC budget with political analyst George Affleck. The latest travel news with Claire Newell! The rise of anti-science, and the growing number of attacks on scientists. The one and only Vikram Vij joins us to reveal why he's so outspoken about blood donations.
In this episode of Table Talk, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Foodservice and Hospitality magazine speaks with Vancouver chef/restaurateur Vikram Vij about the changes fuelled by the pandemic, the impact on his restaurants and the lessons learned by having to re-structure his business to move forward in a post-pandemic world.
In this week's episode I talk about newly opened Moltaqa Moroccan Restaurant in Yaletown. I will talk about the new food offerings at BC Place Stadium for this year. I feature the Vancouver Donut Challenge that is on now. I will talk about a cooking adventure that I did with Chef Vikram Vij at his My Shanti restaurant using the Vij's for You spices. I feature the Venetian Carnival Dinner at Robba Da Matti. I talk about my visit to Sahel Fine Dining in Kitsilano. I talk about some upcoming Food and Drink challenges in April that include the Pizza challenge, Panini challenge, Martini challenge and Curry challenge. I do a feature on some new Indian restaurants that have opened over the past year that I have yet to visit. Lastly, I will talk about some recently opened restaurants that look intriguing. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter @Vanfoodster as well to visit VancouverFoodster.com for everything food in Vancouver and beyond.
Vikram Vij left his home in India to study Hotel Management which eventually brought him to Canada where he has since opened multiple very successful restaurants. He was a Dragon on Dragons' Den and a judge on Top Chef Canada.
Did you know that almost 98 per cent of all businesses in Canada are small businesses? Meet Vikram Vij, successful entrepreneur, restaurateur, chef, sommelier, and a first-generation immigrant! In this episode, we unpack Vikram's journey, how he got from India to Canada, his beginnings as a restaurateur, and his experiences and learnings along the way. Host Farah Mohamed and Canadian Immigrant editor Ramya Ramanathan discuss helpful resources for others who are on the immigrant journey. Inspiration, information, helpful tools, tips and resources – find all this and more at canadianimmigrant.ca/podcast2021.
VIKRAM VIJ, Celebrity Chef, Author and Entrepreneur The Dileepp Niggamm Show, Episode #14 I am a certified John Maxwell Leadership & Transformation Coach, a Podcaster, and an Entrepreneur. I am helping conscious achievers, soar beyond their limiting fears and live a limitless life. In this program, we bring you up and close with the Global Mentors, you wished you had. In season 1 of our show, we share with you the wisdom of success icons from Metro Vancouver, Canada, who had a dream, persevered through challenges, and are a true role model for everyone and today our distinguished guest is Mr. Vikram Vij. Mr. Vij is an entrepreneur, an author, and the owner of the famous Vij's restaurant and My Shanti and a true icon of Indian Food in Canada. He has appeared on many TV shows including TED Talk, has been a Dragon on CBC's Dragon's Den, and has co-authored 3 best-selling cookbooks. He is passionate about sustainable foods, arts, and education, supporting the Museum of Vancouver, and has donated to the University of British Columbia to renovate a training kitchen now called Vij's kitchen. In Mr. Vij's words, have a vision, stay focussed, put in the hard work, grow as a human being through the journey, and success is guaranteed. Enjoy Mr. Vij's amazing success journey and get inspired.
Chapter 1: What more do we know about the shooter's movements last weekend? Guest: Sarah Ritchie, Global News Anchor and Reporter in Halifax. Chapter 2: The federal wage subsidy is introducing serious problems. Some employers use the 75% wage subsidy to keep employees on the payroll, even if they're not working. Guest: Allan Lanthier, former adviser to the Department of Finance and the Canada Revenue Agency. Chapter 3: This is a cool story we wanted to highlight, it's about something called the All-In Challenge. The All-In Challenge invites celebrities to offer once-in-a-lifetime prize-packages, often involving the celebrity, to those donating to specific COVID-19 relief efforts. Chapter 4: A little bit of good news for Canadian hospitality workers who have been out of a job. The Canadian Hospitality Workers Relief Fund is providing $500 one-time grants to eligible hospitality workers on a first-come, first served basis. Local chef and entrepreneur Vikram Vij is a part of this fund. Guest: Vikram Vij, Restaurateur Chapter 5: Are we paying close enough attention to the Opioid crisis in BC? Or has all the focus shifted to combating the COVID-19 Pandemic. Guest: Dr. Patricia Daly, Chief Medical Health Officer with the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority Chapter 6: Local renter advocates are sounding the alarm saying the initial $500 one time payment from the provincial government needs to be implemented for May, and potentially even expanded. Guest: Mazdak Gharibnavaz, steering committee member of the Vancouver Tenants Union Chapter 7: Do you think that the CFL should receive millions of dollars in government aid? CFL Commissioner Randy Ambroise said the league has asked for $150 million dollars in financial support. Guest: Christian Aumell, host of the Sports Show on 680 CJOB
Vikram Vij and Bruno Feldeisen answer listeners' questions about cooking and baking while staying indoors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Family dynamics, relationships and dating have all been upended by the COVID-19 lockdown. Duncan McCue speaks with callers about how the pandemic has changed their relationships, Dan Savage checks in with his sex and dating advice in an era of isolation, and celebrity chefs Vikram Vij and Bruno Feldeisen join us for an Ask Me Anything.
Vikram Vij is an Indian-born Celebrity Chef and Owner of three Indian restaurants Vij’s Restaurant, Rangoli Restaurant, and My Shanti. He has received numerous accolades and awards – including Vancouver Chef of the Year, Best Indian Award, and Best Restaurant. Vikram has been a guest judge on Top Chef Canada, Chopped Canada, as well as... The post Vikram Vij – Celebrity Chef and Owner of Three World-Famous Restaurants and his story to elevate Indian cuisine appeared first on South Asian Stories.
How sparkling wine spice up your menu? What complementary taste rule can you use to pair your food with wine? Which wines should you never pair with Indian food? Which red wine should be at the top of your list for pairing with spicy food? Does ambiance affect your wine tasting experience? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, Celebrity chef and author Vikram Vij and Head Sommelier Sean Nelson share their insider tips and tricks to help you pair wine with spicy, complex food like a pro. Highlights What should you know about the Indian wine industry? How should you approach food and wine pairing? Should you drink sparkling wine throughout a meal? Does Riesling pair well with spicy food? Why does the specific Gewurtztraminer have to be carefully chosen when pairing with spicy food? How can you keep your palate from feeling overwhelmed when tasting wine? What can you expect from the wine selection at Vij’s? Why should you have a glass of Krug at Vij’s? About Vikram Vij and Sean Nelson Vikram Vij was born in India in 1964 and lived in New Delhi and Bombay until the age of 20, when he went to study, live and work in Austria. While he was there he received his chef certificate from the Salzburg Hotel Management School. Vikram moved to Canada in 1989 to work at the Banff Springs Hotel in Alberta. Vikram became a certified sommelier from the International Sommelier Guild in 2000, and is passionate about pairing wines with his cuisine. Vikram is a serial restauranteur, author and television personality and he has appeared on hit shows such as Chopped, Top Chef, and Dragons’ Den. He’s also the first Indian chef to earn a sommelier degree. Sean was born in White Rock, BC and grew up in Greater Vancouver. He entered the Hospitality industry at age 16 and after becoming certified and spending time in wine regions around the world, in 2013, upon returning to Vancouver he took the job of Sommelier at Vij’s Restaurant. While at Vij’s, Sean passed his Advanced Sommelier Examination on the first attempt to become Western Canada's youngest Advanced Sommelier in 2016. Vij’s Restaurant has been awarded back to back Platinum Awards at the Vancouver Wine Festival Wine List Awards of Excellence in 2016 and 2017 and in 2017 was named one of Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s Top 10 Wine Restaurants in Canada. To learn more about the resources mentioned in this episode, visit the https://www.nataliemaclean.com/68.
Niru pays tribute to a provocative post-9/11-themed comedy tour called We Ain't Terrorists that recently ended a decade-long run touring Canada. She chats with comedians Ali Hassan and Dave Merheje about Desis and brown-skinned people of all backgrounds being victims of "inaccurate" and tragically funny racism. Special thanks to Toronto's spectacular Aga Khan Museum and Theatre for hosting this conversation. Coming up on Desiland: Indian Fine Dining with Vikram Vij and we conclude our Currying Votes series with The Case for Khalistan. Visit www.desiland.ca to read Niru's blogs and subscribe to our Desiblast newsletter. You can also follow us @DesilandNA on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Neal Brothers potato chips are the best chips in the world. Peter Neal, one half of Neal Brothers foods, jumps on the podcast to talk about their incredible potato chips, tortilla chips, their mayonnaise, their cannabis edibles, Chef Vikram Vij, Chef Chuck Hughes, their 30 Acts Of Goodness, the O'Grady's Sour Cream & Bacon potato chip, and the possible Kiss Chip. The post Episode #195: Peter Neal (Neal Brothers Food) appeared first on Danko Jones.
After headlines, the News Collective remembers the life of Anthony Bourdain through the eyes of Vancouver's celebrity celebrity chef, Vikram Vij. News Collective member Zubin Shroff-Mehrabadi interviews Sydney Ball of the Vancouver Tenants Union about the province's new Rental Housing Task Force, and the set of 50 recommendations presented by the VTU in Victoria last week. Then, News Collective members Zoe Power and Sammy Smart present original reporting from Jean Swanson's campaign launch over the weekend, where, surrounded by some of Vancouver's priciest mansions, she announced that she'll be seeking a seat on city council as a candidate for COPE this year. After that we receive an update on COPE's confirmed candidates for Council, School and Park board before turning to an interview with Nate, one of over 200 people who are awaiting sentencing next week after being arrested for protesting the pipeline expansion at Kinder Morgan's Burnaby facility.
00:00 - Tectonic shift in Winnipeg's health care system -- three emergency rooms are closing. We're joined by 680 CJOB's Richard Cloutier. 17:41 - More on the ER closures, with WRHA Chief Nursing Officer Lori Lamont. 36:05 - The NEW Brian & Sarah! Thursday we talked to Bryan and Sarah Baeumler from HGTV -- they're in town for the Winnipeg Home & Garden Show, on the mainstage Friday evening at 6, and Saturday at 1pm. Today, we're talking to ANOTHER Brian & Sarah pair from HGTV, who star in a new show that just debuted last night -- Backyard Builds, which debuted Thursday night with two episodes, then replay Friday evening and throughout the weekend on HGTV. Their names are Brian McCourt (contractor) and Sarah Keenleyside (designer). 53:44 - Dr. Syras Derksen, psychologist with Dr. Syras Derksen & Associates, website www.drsyras.com -- Music: The way it forms the soundtrack of our lives, and why some songs have the ability to instantly transport us to another time of our life. 72:16 - Vikram Vij, Canadian chef, co-owner of the internationally-renowned "Vij's Restaurant" in Vancouver -- Tips and tricks to transforming picky kids into more adventurous eaters. 78:09 - Virtual Reality Distracted Driving -- We went to the Manitoba Public Insurance compound on Plessis today to try out their DRIVR-X simulator. I put on a VR headset while Greg filmed it. In this VR world, I drove a car, played with my cellphone while driving, and killed a woman who ran into the street after her child! It was horrifying, and a necessary demonstration to show what can happen if you're not paying attention at the wheel. 83:58 - Hal Anderson tees up his weekend show 92:08 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up THE NEWS
This week, the new Indian cooking with Meeru Dhalwala and Vikram Vij, hunting to eat with Louise Gray, Dan Pashman of WNYC’s The Sporkful podcast plays with breakfast cereal, and our recipe for creamy pasta sauce.
It's Canada's 148th birthday this week! Immigrants have always played a very important role in shaping our country, and they continue to do so. This week, 25 immigrants were honoured for their contributions to Canadian Culture. One of them was celebrity chef Vikram Vij, who came to Canada in the late 1980s. He joins Libby to share his story.Plus , This week the country's largest health charity threw down the gauntlet. The Canadian Cancer Society says the federal government is undermining the fight against cancer. Libby is joined by Canadian Cancer Society CEO Pamela Fralick to explain.
It's Canada's 148th birthday this week! Immigrants have always played a very important role in shaping our country, and they continue to do so. This week, 25 immigrants were honoured for their contributions to Canadian Culture. One of them was celebrity chef Vikram Vij, who came to Canada in the late 1980s. He joins Libby to share his story.Plus , This week the country's largest health charity threw down the gauntlet. The Canadian Cancer Society says the federal government is undermining the fight against cancer. Libby is joined by Canadian Cancer Society CEO Pamela Fralick to explain.
In this episode we welcome Devin Bruce to discuss two adaptations of Shakespeare’s tragedies, Omkara and Haider, as well scotch and Bollywood’s profile, or lack there of, with western filmgoers. Show Notes: The first half of this episode is long and free-wheeling, if you’d like to head straight to the reviews jump to 43:35 Devin Bruce of Scotch and Comics, The Listmakers Podcast, and Variant Edition’s Blog Amrut’s Single Malt Whisky Vikram Vij’s Bolly Water (Matt is right, Vij’s full name is Vikram Vij; Erin was mixing up his first name and surname) Thanks to Shash-D for his review Our appreciation of musicals Cinema as a cultural gateway Dhoom 3 and reviewing popular cinema Bollywood in Edmonton and its profile Ranveer Singh’s Durex ad INTERVAL ("Bismil” from Haider) Vishal Bhardwaj Unfortunately we couldn’t find Maqbool anywhere Omkara Ajay Devgan and Saif Ali Khan Hierarchal structures in Shakespeare Konkona Sen Sharma and the big change from the play “O Saathi Re,” the shot of them moving around the house Our experience with Eros Now Haider 1995 Kashmir conflict setting Surprising references to Salman Khan The lack of Horatio and the disappointing Ophelia Tabu’s Gertrude “So Jao”; The gravediggers NEXT TIME: We look at three rom-coms with Alia Bhatt, Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania, 2 States, and Shaandaar Find us on iTunes! and Stitcher! Follow us on Twitter! Like us on Facebook!
Vikram Vij is an Indian-born Canadian chef and the co-owner of Vij's Restaurant in Vancouver. Vikram brings his extreme optimism and passion for cooking right into this podcast. He says passion is like your first love and your focus should be your second love. When these two loves are combined, it's a great recipe for success. Vikram shares openly the challenges he has faced and his frustrations with prejudice. He also talks on the importance of freedom and respecting everyone, no matter what social class they may be. Key Takeaways: [1:25] Who is Vikram Vij? [5:50] What does passion mean to Vikram? [8:30] Why did Vikram go to Austria? [11:15] Failure is a part of our lives. [11:45] There's no formula for success. [13:30] What kind of challenges has Vikram experienced? [19:00] What's Vikram's definition of success? [20:20] Vikram talks about his mentors. [23:15] What are Vikram's core beliefs? [28:10] Connor and Roger tell you about the 1-day event Man Talks will be hosting and how you can win free tickets. [32:00] What people thrive for in life is freedom. [35:50] Vikram is often frustrated by prejudice. [38:45] Best resources? Travel the world. [42:55] What does it mean to be a man today? [48:00] One piece of advice? Respect everyone. [49:40] What kind of legacy would Vikram like to leave? [51:55] What's Vikram excited about today? [56:25] Love what you do and don't take things for granted. Mentioned In This Episode: http://mantalks.com/ Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. http://www.vijs.ca/ https://twitter.com/Vijs_restaurant https://www.facebook.com/Vijs-174255645924082/timeline/ Music Credit: Parlange & Latenite Automatic (jesusparlange.com– lateniteautomatic.com)
I first met Vikram Vij two decades ago and visited his hugely popular Vancouver restaurant Vij's in January 2015. We met a few weeks later at CBC in downtown Toronto and chatted about his mini-empire comprising two restaurants, cookbooks, a line of Indian food products and gigs on television.
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In this Communication Diva Podcast episode, Jenn speaks with award-winning celebrity chef, restauranteur and philanthropist Vikram Vij about feeding people and relationships. Vikram shares his story and offers advice on how to be a good human being.