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Back of the House : Peter Bonner BiographyFrom hamburgers, to prime steaks, to more hamburgers, to pasta, fine dining, and more, our next honoree has really done it all. A UBC Bachelor of Commerce graduate, Peter Bonner's restaurant life began with George Tidball when George opened Canada's first McDonald's and Pete was on board for the Seventies growth of the Golden Arches in Western Canada, Ottawa and Quebec. Peter ran the original Keg n' Cleaver in North Vancouver in 1971 and was VP Operations for 25 Kegs by the end of '75. He left the Keg to open the English Bay Café, and then PJ Burger and Sons. In 89, he partnered up with friend Wayne Holm to create what would become the Spectra Group of Great Restaurants — with a portfolio that included such great names as Milestones, the Boathouse, Bread Garden, Macaroni Grill and more. In 1994 Peter and Wayne were named BC Entrepreneurs of the Year. In 2007, The Boathouse and Bread Garden businesses were sold to separate strategic buyers who continue to capitalize on the strengths of both of these "born in BC" brands. Spectra's brands today include the Kingston Taphouse and Grille, Red Door Pan Asian Grill and the Macaroni Grill in Victoria. Please welcome Peter Bonner to the BC Restaurant Hall of Fame. |