For years, Chuck Ortiz, founder and creative director of Back of House (BOH), has captured the essence of restaurant culture—both its triumphs and its hidden struggles. What started as a magazine exposing the...
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Trends are ideas, passions and fashions that come and go. By definition, they live in the short-term, capturing public consciousness, gaining traction, and then, just as quickly, are replaced by new diversions. Sustainability,...
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Chef TuệNguyễn, better known to her millions of followers as TwayDaBae, is as real as they come—authentic, generous, and unapologetically herself. Spend just a few minutes talking to her, and it’s obvious that...
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The journey from a high school cashier to the corner office is seldom straightforward, yet Michèle Boudria’s path to becoming McDonald’s Canada’s first female CEO reads like a modern parable of grit, growth...
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Evelyn Chick & Christina Veira Tap into the Best Bets for Bar Success in 2025 The bar industry is undergoing a seismic shift. Consumers are demanding more immersive experiences, economic pressures are reshaping...
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Intersectionality isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a reality that shapes workplace experiences in ways many don’t see. Coined by legal scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw, the concept explains how overlapping identities—like race and gender—create unique barriers....
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Chef Eric Chong, first-ever MasterChef Canada winner, has carved an inspiring path from chemical engineering to winning the first season of MasterChef Canada to becoming one of Toronto’s most innovative chefs. Having earned...
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Before the table is set and the candles are lit, before the wine is decanted and the photos are snapped, a quiet, passionate and dedicated army goes to work. In favourite restaurants and...
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Suppli & Kitchen Hub Harmonize Convenience with Sustainability When visionary minds align, innovation takes flight. Suppli, Toronto’s leader in reusable restaurant packaging, co-founded by CEO Megan Takeda-Tully, and Kitchen Hub, Canada’s first virtual...
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Chef Rodrigo Pacheco is not just a culinary artist—he is a pioneering force who has intertwined high-level gastronomy with environmental conservation, community empowerment, and the revival of Indigenous foodways. Based in Ecuador, one...
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Having recently judged the Garland Canada Culinary Competition, and closed out the winter semester at Centennial College where he is Indigenous Culinary Advisor, Chef Joseph is moving into the summer season, but he’s...
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When it comes to delivering a sustainable, unforgettable coffee experience, Nespresso sets the gold standard. That’s why top chefs like Chef Jason Bangerter of Langdon Hall are exploring new ways to create with...
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Chef Matty Matheson is a Canadian culinary rock star and one of the most evocative and provocative names in food. His signature no-holds-barred attitude, bottomless enthusiasm and creative approach to comfort food have...
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MENU in Conversation with Bar Icon Kate Gerwin. A force of nature behind the bar (and in general), Gerwin shattered glass ceilings as the first woman to claim the title of World Bartending...
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Authentic Recipes and Trusted Partners Fuel El Mariachi’s Success In a city where independent restaurants often struggle to stand out, El Mariachi Tacos & Churros has managed to build not one but two...
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Making technology accessible for all operators strengthens the entire restaurant ecosystem. For years, the conversation around restaurant technology has revolved around innovation — faster systems, smarter data, frictionless service. But as digital transformation...
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Canadian pizza operators are getting increasingly creative with what they are putting on pizzas and how they are using sauces as an upgrade. Trendy and spicy sauces are proliferating on menus, as well...
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Meet dish. trailblazer Stephanie Donnan, Eastern Canada Restaurant Success Lead at DoorDash Canada. Stephanie Donnan has never officially clocked in for a restaurant shift, learned a wine list, or closed a kitchen deep into the night. “I never had that classic restaurant job,” she admits. “No...
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Canadian operators are turning to the classics when it comes to menuing pasta. The fastest-growing noodles in entrees are those wholesome Italian feel-good pastas, starting with rigatoni. Rigatoni is a tube-shaped Roman noodle...
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Encourage your culinary stars to take their place live on stage at RC Show 2026. For chefs, the real test doesn’t come in the quiet rhythm of prep—it happens under bright lights, against...
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Article written by: Distinctly, Deliciously European Grana Padano PDO cheese and Prosciutto di Parma PDO stand as icons of European culinary heritage, celebrated globally for their unparalleled quality, authenticity and centuries-old tradition. Consumers,...
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Canadian full-service restaurants are spotlighting a variety of vegetables on menus, with a particular focus on distinct mushrooms. Chanterelle, black truffle and porcini mushrooms are proliferating on menus. The somewhat fruity, meaty chanterelle...
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Article written for MENU Magazine by Philman George, Corporate Chef and Co-founder of The Re-Seasoning Coalition “Where is this product made?” This is the first question asked by restaurant owners, suppliers, distributors, chefs,...
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Presented by Restaurants Canada and High Liner Foods, the RC Show 2025 keynote unfolded as a compelling fireside chat between Chef José Andrés and Kelly Higginson, President and CEO of Restaurants Canada. What...
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