In March 2020, shortly after COVID-19 flung most of Canada into lockdown, resulting in the shuttering of the restaurant industry, many provinces across Canada adopted temporary policy changes including the sale of alcohol...
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Shannon Murphy is a freelance journalist and blogger specializing in content related to food and travel. An expert in developing content that engages readers and provides value, she has a BA in Journalism from Ryerson University and is currently enrolled in the Food and Media Certificate Program at George Brown College. An avid cook, baker and traveller you can follow her adventures on her blog: City Eats & Cottage Treats.
In June 2020, when Ben Swirsky, Co-owner of Toronto’s Alchemy Food & Drink, went to renew his restaurant insurance policy, he quickly came to the dark realization that his existing provider was not interested...
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Ever since Chef Keith Hoare started cooking with his mom as a young boy, he has always known he wanted to be a chef. His culinary career began at 13, working in a...
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Twelve years ago, during what was, at the time, the biggest recession of our generation, Chef Robert Belcham and his partners built a regionally specific Italian restaurant in Vancouver called Campagnolo. Set up...
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In late March, many provinces across Canada adopted temporary measures to allow restaurants to deliver alcohol, beer, and wine with food, providing support for bars, restaurants and other retailers during the COVID-19 period.A...
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All photos by Christian Lalonde In May 2004, when Chef Joe Thottungal opened his first restaurant in Ottawa, called Coconut Lagoon, he was excited at the prospect of sharing South Indian food from...
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Terry O’ Reilly is a 40-year veteran of the advertising industry and host of the award-winning CBC Radio One show, Under The Influence. As the RC Leadership Conference keynote at RC Show 2019, O’Reilly...
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Dionysus, the god of the grape harvest, winemaking and wine, spent his days focusing on the consumption of wine, which was meant to ease suffering and bring joy. According to ancient mythology, he...
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Shifting demographics, uncertain economic times, and changing consumer habits mean that businesses need to adapt and adjust in order to succeed in 2020 – and beyond. Diversifying your business or brand to explore...
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We previously took a look at how to diversify your business and explore multiple profit avenues. With the rise of ghost kitchens, and expansion into food trucks and retails, the opportunities to thrive...
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