Written by Elle Asiedu Chef Hani Firin, Senior Sous Chef at Cambridge Mill in Cambridge, Ontario, on second chances, sober clarity, and leading kitchens with kindness. Hani Firin didn’t come to kitchens the...
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Written by Elle Asiedu Melanie Isaac-Taitt on Leadership, Identity, and Breaking Through in the Food Industry This article is part of a leadership spotlight series supported by the Re-seasoning Coalition, a non-profit dedicated...
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Written by: Elle Asiedu Angela Lawrence, Chief Culture Officer at Gusto 54 Restaurant Group, on building joyful work and showing up as a Black woman in hospitality. Angela Lawrence never set out to...
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Written by: Technomic The casual-dining restaurant (CDR) sector, encompassing both upscale and traditional models, is experiencing a notable surge in seafood innovation, with octopus leading the charge. This once-exotic ingredient has found mainstream...
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This article is sponsored by Square. As Canadians become more deliberate about where they spend, restaurants are competing for something increasingly valuable: a place in their customers’ regular routines. Square’s 2026 Local Economy...
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Article by: Technomic The top-five fastest-growing flavours at Canadian limited-service restaurants are dominated by tropical tastes, namely dragon fruit, fruit punch and Caribbean. These exotic notes are transforming menus across the country, reflecting...
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Article written by: Technomic Seafood is particularly on the rise at Canada’s fine-dining restaurants, led by bluefin tuna, trout and squid. Bluefin tuna’s growth is driven by its versatile global preparations, including maki,...
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Article written by: Donald Guse Salah, Director of Workforce Development, Restaurants Canada In communities across Canada, restaurants are natural gathering places where people come together to socialize, connect and celebrate. Whether it’s a quick hello,...
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Article written by: Gabby Peyton Local has always mattered to Johnny Negrin. As a former pro-hockey player, the Vancouver native was drafted by the Calgary Flames and then spent time playing in Europe....
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