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Canada’s top chefs return to Kelowna Feb. 1-2 to battle for the title of best in the nation at the Canadian Culinary Championships.

The competition includes a Mystery Wine Pairing Competition, Black Box Competition, and Grand Finale at the Delta Grand Hotel. Tickets are available at http://www.greatkitchenparty.com/.

Leading up the event, Castanet is featuring profiles of the 11 competing chefs.

Toronto – Elia Herrera, Los Colibris

Tell us something people don’t know about you: Something that people don’t know about me is that I am afraid of worms.

Three things you love about your restaurant: I love my team, I love the meaning of Los Colibris (love and memories), and I love my guests.

Where do you see yourself in 5-10 years? I see myself as a very important businesswoman in five years.