Multi-disciplinary Performance Artist, erstwhile hospitality worker, and proud Trans woman. Like many artists, Miss Niki Nikita’s story includes formative chapters spent in the bold and bustling world of hospitality. From learning the ropes...
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It’s Pride month, and restaurants are welcoming LGBTQ2S+ patrons inside and onto crowded patios. That’s great, but what does it really mean to festoon your business with flags? Does your business support this...
READ MOREThe fastest-growing condiments on Canadian menus represent examples of bold and global flavours in action on menus, as well as the increasing proliferation of cross-utilized ingredients to liven up menus. Operators are giving...
READ MOREOur industry is a bustling sector, renowned for its culinary diversity and its commitment to experiences that will always put the guest first. Behind the scenes, however, lies a workforce and owners/operators who...
READ MOREThe fastest-growing entree on Canadian menus in the last year is the build-your-own bowl. Not only are bowls trendy, but this option also provides the opportunity for customization. These bowls often have global...
READ MORENonalcohol beverages have seen significant growth on Canadian menus over the past year, up 15.2%. Several of the fastest-growing ingredients in these beverages reflect trends of global, indulgent and health-forward options. Central and...
READ MOREThe fastest-growing healthy claims on Canadian menus reflect a greater shift in the perception and definition of healthy eating. Traditional healthy claims such as “no sugar” and “fat-free” are not appearing on this...
READ MOREChef Tre Sanderson has made a significant mark on the culinary world, especially after his epic Top Chef Canada, Season X win – the first Black chef to do so. Known for his...
READ MORESharon Hapton’s unwavering commitment has transformed a big idea into a widespread charitable crusade, delivering four million “Hugs in a Bowl” to those grappling with food insecurity in Canada and the U.S. This...
READ MOREChef Imrun Texeira, celebrated for his entrepreneurial spirit in the hospitality industry, received the 2023 Restaurants Canada Emerging Leader Award of Excellence for blazing a new, entrepreneurial path for industry talent and working...
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