Chef Jason Sawision won bronze at the 2026 Canadian Culinary Championship with a scallop and shrimp dish inspired by his restaurant’s menu.

Chef Jason Sawision of Ottawa’s Stofa restaurant earned a bronze medal at the 2026 Canadian Culinary Championship, building on previous wins including gold at the 2025 regional qualifier. His winning dish, a refined scallop and shrimp creation with mango salsa, adobo, taro fritters, and chorizo toast, draws from Stofa’s menu and may be featured in a larger format. Sawision praised the competition’s collaborative spirit and said the event aligns with his restaurant’s focus on flavor, texture, and authenticity.