February 14th (Valentine’s Day), is often the bane of any restaurant worker’s existence. Back to back reservations, last-minute cancellations or walk-ins, and a generally incredibly busy evening make for challenging night. While this...
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A rich, honey-glazed smoked duck breast. An autumnal side of squash and potatoes with a béarnaise of honey vinegar. Mouthwatering roasted venison with pistachios and honey. A delicate dessert of pear, custard, honey...
READ MOREIt’s an early Saturday morning as you jump out of an Uber at The Ferry Building Marketplace in San Francisco. Fresh pressed juices, aromatic coffee, donut muffins, roast chicken, gorgeous tartines and more...
READ MOREAs a leading Global Culinary Trendologist, I go beyond the borders and get up close and personal with the food industry. You can find me touring food shows around the globe, presenting my...
READ MOREAccording to Technomic’s MenuMonitor, chocolate cake is the leading type of baked good on Canadian menus. Operators can put their own specialty mark on this classic dessert with the use of quality chocolate,...
READ MOREGot reservations about reservations? If you’re a restaurant operator, you probably should. With today’s vast world of choices, and a lack of online accountability, diners may whimsically change their minds about restaurant reservations....
READ MOREWith a focus on indigenous foods, culture, history, and the preservation of indigenous values, Algonquin College is Canada’s first college offering an Indigenous Cook Pre-Apprenticeship Program. Canadian students taking part in the program...
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