In the pre-COVID world, I used to ask my restaurant judges for Canada’s 100 Best to vote on restaurant quality based on four considerations: the quality of the cooking, wine list, décor and...
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From crowded dance floors and mingling with friends to singing along with a favourite song played by a live band, most of the experiences we associate with nightlife are no longer considered safe...
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As we enter into the holiday season, we’re reminded that it’s also time to give back. Food insecurity is one of the biggest issues that we face and as we continue to battle...
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Colder weather is here, and restaurant owners are thinking about how they’re going to navigate the next six months and beyond. The pandemic continues to impact restaurant operations and the restaurant industry needs...
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Fast, easy and safe, the time for contactless payments has arrived. From swiping to inserting and now tapping, the way we use credit and debit cards to initiate in-store payments continues to get...
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The Importance of Cooperation and Inclusivity During Difficult Times with Chef Russell Auckbaraullee
Header image via Instagram Mauritius is an island nation off the southeast coast of Africa. Its economy is dependent on tourism and fishing, and the island nation boasts populations of varied flora and...
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The year 2020 has left many of us with the sense of living through ominously historical times—against the backdrop of a global pandemic, our societies’ deepest scars have become open wounds. The pain...
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Last week, MENU was treated to an insider’s look at the gastronomy of Brazil. Brazil is one of the world’s most culturally diverse countries with a vibrant mosaic of flavours, colours and textures...
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Brazil has long been established as a force to be reckoned with on the global stage when it comes to stunning natural landscapes, legendary athletes and celebrations of epic proportions. From flavours and...
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Twelve years ago, during what was, at the time, the biggest recession of our generation, Chef Robert Belcham and his partners built a regionally specific Italian restaurant in Vancouver called Campagnolo. Set up...
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