Chef John Sinopoli shares the mechanics behind Ascari Hospitality Group’s stunning metamorphosis. Led by owner and executive chef John Sinopoli, president Erik Joyal, and partner and chief operating officer Rahil Hoque, Toronto’s Ascari...
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How industry competitions inspire and build leaders in food and drink. The foodservice industry is no stranger to rankings. Even if the metrics are informal, most operators rate and classify many different aspects...
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When it comes to prestigious and rigorous culinary competitions, one name stands above the rest. Created in 1987 by Paul Bocuse and Albert Romain, the Bocuse d’Or brings together the best chefs from...
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MENU Magazine is thrilled to shine a light on RC Show 2022 Garland Canada Culinary Competition first-place winner and Chef De Cuisine at La Palma, Toronto, Chef Samantha Medeiros. Taking part in the...
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Karen Davidson, General Manager of Marben and the Cloak Bar in Toronto, was recently approached by a staff member asking for extra shifts as she had been off sick with COVID-19. The employee...
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If there was one lament I heard over and over through pandemic lockdowns, it was, “I really miss going to restaurants!” yet technology’s quick pandemic response opened up more access to food and...
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Despite periods of uncertainty and disruption, one thing is for certain: Canada’s culinary community hassupported one another, with seasoned chefs, food and agricultural organizations helping to lead the way.Egg Farmers of Canada (EFC),...
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The last two years of pandemic closures and restrictions inflicted a devastating impact on Canada’s culinary community and challenged the livelihoods of chefs nationwide. Unsurprisingly, the pandemic hit young chefs the hardest as...
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For the last 120 years, S.Pellegrino has inspired people to savour life and tasteful moments around the table promoting culinary culture all over the world. This global success story could not have been...
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As we begin to emerge from pandemic restrictions, it’s slowly becoming clear that traditional hiring and retention methods are no longer effective. Restaurants, in particular, are reporting a severe labour shortage, with difficulties...
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