When looking for sustainable seafood options, it’s not a question of wild vs. farmed seafood. There are both sustainable and unsustainable options for both.…
Is Romaine Lettuce Safe to Serve?
An outbreak of cases of E. coli linked to contaminated romaine lettuce is still being investigated in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and several U.S.…
PCs Pass New Labour Legislation in Ontario
On Nov. 21, the Progressive Conservatives fulfilled their promise to pass Bill 47, the Making Ontario Open for Business Act. This new labour legislation…
Why Halal Consumers Aren’t Eating at Your Restaurant & Why You Want Them To
We are fortunate to be living in times of unprecedented diversity and inclusiveness. If you own a restaurant, that means your doors are open…
Ten Ways to Write —and Sell— a Great Canadian Menu
For the past 25 years, I’ve been championing Canadian cuisine around the world; first as a chef and now as a consultant, I am…
Replacing Plastic Straws and Other Single-Use Items
If you’ve ordered a drink at a restaurant or bar lately, there’s a good chance it was missing something you might have been expecting…
Stick to the Basics: 2018 Study Reveals Canadians Favour Classic Fruit Flavours
Move over, mangosteen! See ya, starfruit! Later, lychee! That’s right, when it comes to fruit flavours in their sweet treats, Canadians prefer things, let’s…