Ruvarashe Chinyemba, also known as Ruva, is someone whose life was changed thanks to chocolate. “It’s a bit of a romantic story,” she says laughing. Originally from Zimbabwe, Ruva applied for a scholarship...
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Out of many late-night conversations and increasing frustration around the waste created by cocktail-making, the unique anti-waste punk initiative—Trash Tiki—was born. December 2016, in the back room of Harvard & Stone, two...
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Travis Petersen was first introduced to cooking in his childhood home. Early on, he learned the importance of family dinners and developed a passion for creating the delicious food that gathers people around...
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We’re serious about food. And very little else. A clever marketing slogan, indeed. Except if Jack Astor’s Bar & Grill has proven a commitment to anything besides its delicious menu, it would be...
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Over the past decade, York University has invested in programming that’s led to significant achievements in a number of key areas, including energy conservation, waste management, food and transportation. This eco-conscious commitment first...
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The indomitable Aliette Ponte opened LeChaim Caterers in 1976 on a foundation of customer care and quality catering. Originally focusing on synagogue celebrations, her repertoire expanded to home, office and venue events, then...
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Wholly owned and operated by First Nations people, the Manitoulin Hotel & Conference Centre has been welcoming visitors to Little Current, Ontario — located on the northeast side of Manitoulin Island — since...
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Restaurants are among the most energy-intensive commercial spaces, this makes utilities one of the highest costs facing restaurateurs. With low-profit margins, any monetary savings from increased energy efficiency significantly benefit their bottom line....
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Sustainability was the theme for RC Show 2019, but you could say, it’s also the theme for the future of the foodservice industry. As we move forward with new technologies, we can leverage...
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Here we look at the fastest-growing ingredients in baked goods on Canadian menus over the latest year-over-year period. By a significant margin, dates grew the most, rising 50.0%. While most mentions are date...
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