Name: Well-Seasoned Chef: Matthew Basford
Start: 2026-10-13T18:30:00-04:00
Location: Atlanta Botanical Garden

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Join Chef Matthew Basford of Canoe for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen. About Chef Matthew Basford Shortly after taking his first restaurant job in his late teens, Matthew Basford knew that he was headed for a career in the restaurant business. Growing up in Australia, Basford was exposed to cooking techniques that drew influence from Pan-Asian cuisine. He started his culinary journey at Pear Tree Cottage in Greenock, followed by Vintner’s Bar and Grill in Angaston. He was awarded Second Place in Tasting Australia in two consecutive competitions and placed in the Nestle Junior Chefs of Australia Competition, a yearly event that honors the top apprentices in the country. After completing his four-year apprenticeship, Basford was officially a “Qualified Chef”, and traveled to the United States. In December 2002, Basford moved to New Orleans, LA and began working at Dominique’s, at the Maison Dupuy Hotel in the French Quarter. When Hurricane Katrina hit

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