Andrea Carlson is a Vancouver-based Chef and restaurateur who is known for her practice of a 100 mile diet and incorporation of local, organic ingredients. Born in Toronto, Carlson grew up in a household with two working parents. As a result, she was often left to fend for herself to create meals. Carlson purchased a New York Times cookbook at the age of 13, and was immediately interested in pursuing a career in the culinary arts. She attended the Dubrulle Culinary Arts School (now the Art Institute of Vancouver).
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Career
Carlson started her cooking career at Star Anise restaurant (now closed), as a garde manger. She followed her time at Star Anise working at other Vancouver area restaurants that included Raincity Grill, C Restaurant, and, on Vancouver Island, Sooke Harbour House. From 2007 to 2012, Carlson worked at Vancouver's Bishop's Restaurant, where she served as Executive Chef.
Burdock & Co. / Harvest Community Foods
In 2012, Carlson opened Harvest Community Foods - a local foods grocer and ramen bar that focuses on transparency and sustainability. In April 2013, Andrea opened Burdock & Co. - a restaurant that continues Andrea's theme of using fresh, local, organic ingredients to create polished, original dishes available at a medium price point.