Kincardine native Chef Derek Griffiths brings 14 years of culinary experience to the Harbour Street Brasserie. A graduate of several Humber College culinary programs in Toronto, Chef Derek completed most of his apprenticeship under numerous chefs at the Benmiller Inn. At 23 Derek became the youngest Executive Chef to ever run the Inn's kitchen. Five years later, Derek moved on to become the Executive Sous Chef at the Little Inn of Bayfield and returned to his roots of traditional French cuisine under Chef Richard Fitousie and Chef Jean Jacques Dupuise.

Finally having the chance to discover Canada's west coast, Derek became the Head Chef at the Executive House Hotel in Victoria, BC. It was in Victoria where he discovered the coast's famous cuisine and equally famous ingredients.

Derek is thrilled to be back in Kincardine creating his dishes. And the community in return has only sung praises about the Brasserie and Chef Derek's gastronomical delights.

Your hosts Dianne Chrysler & Chef Derek Griffiths