As an individual in the culinary industry, Stefan Czapalay has earned not only national acclaim but international recognition. Through competition and promotions, he has been one of Canada's chefs helping to forge a new brand of Canadian cuisine. Always innovative and cutting edge, Stefan received the Pinnacle Award from Food Service and Hospitality Magazine in November, 2000 for Restaurateur of the year for his highly acclaimed restaurant, Seasons In Thyme of Summerside, Prince Edward Island. Stefan's passion for food has pushed him to develop strong theories on flavor sensibility and the seasonality of ingredients which he calls "natural order".