When long-time chef Nicholas Waters first started in 2013, he never expected it to take off.

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About the same time Toque took off, Nick relocated to Metchosin, and the locale has been ideal both personally and professionally.

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Toque is booked at least a year in advance, so Nick and his team have been able to approach local farmers well ahead of season to plan out orders, translating to reliable income for the small agriculture sector, as well as premium ingredients.

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The 7 Sins

Envy:

Whose shoes would you like to walk in?

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Gluttony:

What is the food you could eat over and over again?

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Greed:

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wrath:

Pet Peeves?

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sloth:

Where would you spend a long time doing nothing?

Spain.

Pride:

What is the one thing you香蕉视频直播檙e secretly proud of?

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Lust:

What makes your heart beat faster?

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