Samuel Olayinka
Hometown: Ottawa, ON
Current City of Residence: Vancouver, B.C.
Born in Ottawa, Ontario in a Dutch-Nigerian household, Sam Olayinka began his culinary education at The Art Institute of Vancouver. After graduating, he landed a job at Relais & Châteaux in B.C. where he honed his skills in modern French and British fine dining for many years. In 2019, he was given the opportunity to open his first restaurant, Arike in Vancouver. With a focus on highlighting local ingredients and using them to craft fresh, authentic West African-inspired dishes, Arike secured a spot in the Michelin Guide in 2022 for two years before shutting down.Read More
Hometown: Ottawa, ON
Current City of Residence: Vancouver, B.C.
Born in Ottawa, Ontario in a Dutch-Nigerian household, Sam Olayinka began his culinary education at The Art Institute of Vancouver. After graduating, he landed a job at Relais & Châteaux in B.C. where he honed his skills in modern French and British fine dining for many years. In 2019, he was given the opportunity to open his first restaurant, Arike in Vancouver. With a focus on highlighting local ingredients and using them to craft fresh, authentic West African-inspired dishes, Arike secured a spot in the Michelin Guide in 2022 for two years before shutting down. Sam is currently focused on launching a new concept with his business partners.
