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...
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The 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...
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Our 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...
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From her office in Toronto, Catherine Tadros, Chief Representative of Quebec, spearheads the province’s mission to foster robust inter-provincial trade and solidify political ties, with a special emphasis on the agri-food sector. Her...
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How early adoption of AI can accelerate the restaurant industry. By: Jay Ashton In the restaurant and foodservice industry, we’ve only just begun seriously talking about artificial intelligence applications, but functional AI has...
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Proprietors: Tyler & Nicole Gable | Groupex member since: before 2007 | Penticton, British Columbia When Tyler & Nicole Gable received notice that townhomes were going to replace the stretch of land where...
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The 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...
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Arlene Stein is the founder and Executive Director of the Terroir Symposium, a catalyst for creative collaboration and social and environmental responsibility in the hospitality industry. Since 2006, Terroir has convened international and...
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Nonalcohol 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...
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