JOIE ALVARO KENT
Award-winning Author, Food Writer, & Culinary Advocate
VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA
Joie Alvaro Kent is honoured to amplify the experiences of British Columbia's vibrant culinary community for nearly two decades. Storyteller and promoter, consultant and judge, advocate and mentor — her path has taken many turns, all of them leading her to deep friendships, deeper understandings, and an enduring respect and awe for those who choose to make this industry their life with passion and pride.
In November 2023, Joie and chef/restaurateur J-C Poirier of one MICHELIN-starred St. Lawrence Restaurant won Gold at the Taste Canada Awards for their highly acclaimed cookbook, Where the River Narrows. She also co-authored best-selling Maenam: A Fresh Approach to Thai Cooking with chef/owner Angus An. Joie is Head BC Judge for the Canadian Culinary Championship, and panellist for Air Canada’s Best New Restaurants. Her writing has been featured in Canadian and international publications including NUVO, The Globe and Mail, The Georgia Straight, Eater, Vancouver magazine, and MONTECRISTO.
Joie is the proud co-founder of Indáy | Filipino Chef Exchange, spotlighting modern Philippine cuisine through soulful culinary collaborations across the country.
Her award-winning background in real-estate marketing led to co-founding NOMAD Micro Homes with her husband. Joie is a sipper of Boulevardiers, habitual daydreamer, and full-contact eater.