Caroline Ishii
Media Coverage and Appearances
Caroline's story has captured the attention of media outlets across the country, from the rise of her restaurant to the awards and accolades that define her career. Here is a selection of articles that highlight her journey and the recognition she has earned along the way.
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The Restaurant Adventures of Caroline and Dave
The Restaurant Adventures of Caroline & Dave is a 13-part docudrama series that follows neophyte restaurateurs and couple, Caroline Ishii and Dave Loan as they struggle to realize their dream of opening ZenKitchen, a vegetarian restaurant situated in Ottawa’s trendy Chinatown. The Restaurant Adventures of Caroline & Dave is an original series produced by Mountain Road Productions in association with W Network. The series aired on the W Network and Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) in Canada, and the Asia Food Channel.
Edible Ottawa
Caroline was featured in Edible Ottawa's November 2021 edition, spotlighting Juniper Farm's culinary program.
Recipes
Caroline developed a series of recipes for Soyarie featuring tofu:
Gold Medal Plates Culinary Competition
The Accidental Chef
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Ottawa Citizen: Caroline Ishii, ZenKitchen's founding chef, pens her memoirs
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Nikkei Voice: Ottawa Chef Shares Soul and Soul Food in New Memoir
Zen Kitchen
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Maclean's: The Restaurants That Matter to Politicians
Food & Recipies
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CBC D is for Dinner: Japanese-inspired Curry by Caroline Ishii
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Ottawa Citizen: Top Ottawa chefs sign on to kickstart emergency fund for restaurant staff
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Ottawa Citizen: Celebrated chef Caroline Ishii begins a new chapter. Care for a Trufflishii?
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CBC In Town and Out: Japan's viral convenience store egg salad sandwich arrives in Canada