Reflections and hard-won wisdom from Mme. Cora—beloved restaurateur, trailblazer and winner of the Restaurants Canada Legacy Award of Excellence. At the inaugural One Table dinner in Toronto this September, an audience of Canada’s...
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A new leadership series spotlighting seven Black women shaping foodservice beyond the front line. The Re-Seasoning Coalition (TRSC) conceived Black Leadership à la Carte with a clear and deliberate purpose. Funded by Women...
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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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When the doors open on September 16 at The Warehouse Event Venue in Toronto, a new kind of gathering will begin. One Table, Restaurants Canada’s new, signature gathering, isn’t about spectacle—it’s an invitation...
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Few chefs can claim to have stepped into a professional kitchen at 13. Fewer still can say they spent the next two decades immersed in the pursuit of Michelin stars, executive titles, and...
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IRONWOOD CIDER HOUSE | NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, ONTARIO For Ironwood Cider House, inclusion isn’t just a statement—it’s a practice rooted in purpose. Nestled in the heart of the Niagara, Ontario wine country, Ironwood has built...
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The MENU Unplugged Podcast is back with a new format, new hosts, and fresh momentum. The MENU Unplugged Podcast has returned—with new purpose, edge and relevance. Restaurants Canada relaunched the podcast in early...
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A Conversation on CGLCC’s Rainbow Registered Program and New Frontiers for Inclusive Hospitality. For many businesses, especially in hospitality, inclusion starts with good intentions—a Pride flag in the window, a statement on the...
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Tucked inside the National Arts Centre (NAC) in Ottawa, 1 Elgin is a culinary stage for Canada’s diverse flavours. With a menu that evolves seasonally and a commitment to locally sourced ingredients, the...
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The idea of the “third place” has captivated hospitality for decades. Restaurateurs, hoteliers, and bar owners chase that elusive in-between—a space that’s not home, not work, but something softer, freer, and more human....
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