Chef Adam Todd has been involved with the food service industry since 1999 - working in Fine Dining and Family Style restaurants. Adam is currently working as an Apprentice Chef under Chef Ray Bear at Bear Restaurant, and also cooks at The Wooden Monkey in Halifax.

A graduate of the two-year Culinary Arts program at the NSCC Akerley Campus  Sobeys Culinary Institute in 2008, Adam excelled in the program and was selected as Sous Chef for the NSCC Touch of Class student showcase. Adam recently competed in the ApEx Restaurant Wars for Bear Restaurant, making it to the final in a close battle with Chefs from Gio.

In 2007, Adam had the honor of returning to his hometown of Winnipeg Manitoba for his NSCC work placement. There he trained and learned under World Master Chef Takashi Murikami, of the St. Charles Golf and Country Club .

Adam has also had the privilege to work alongside some of Halifax’s most respected Chefs including Ray Bear and Sean Kettley, and Chef Instructors Nic Cameron and Deb Connors. Adam's education, training and work experiences all influence his styles of cooking, dishes and menus.

Favorite Style: Japanese/French
Favorite Dish: Risotto done right
Favorite Ingredient: Salt

"Your enjoyment is my pleasure" - Adam