In the past year, Craig Flinn of Chives has gone from being a regional star---given the years of high-quality food offered at his Barrington Street bistro---to a national celebrity chef, thanks to the national release of his cookbook Fresh & Local: Straight from Canadian Farms To Your Table. Pick up the book or stop in at Chives and let Flinn work his magic.
1st Runner-up: Dennis Johnson, Fid Resto
2nd Runner-up: Ray Bear, Bear Restaurant