Since the start of the pandemic, multiple lockdowns have forced restaurants to try to maintain their businesses on takeout, drive-thru or delivery services while keeping up-to-date on changing public health guidelines. As restrictions...
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Restaurants across Canada were experiencing a post-pandemic renaissance before Omicron. OpenTable seated diner data revealed that the number of diners at Canadian restaurants were approaching pre-pandemic levels, and on occasions, exceeding pre-pandemic levels...
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Earlier this summer, I went to Fat Pasha, a restaurant located in Toronto’s Annex neighbourhood that serves Middle Eastern bubby food, inspired by Chef Anthony Rose’s grandmother’s cuisine. As we took our places...
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While the global pandemic is not yet over, at the time of writing, Canada’s high rate of vaccination and overall declining COVID-19 case count means there’s finally some light at the end of...
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the restaurant industry is still being felt across the country. Despite the hardships faced by the sector at the onset of the pandemic, the restaurant industry...
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Chef & Owner Angela Caputo was review-bombed last spring. She fought back, and she won. Chef Angela Caputo is the owner of The Breakfast Pig Badass Eatery, a beloved, Feast On certified restaurant...
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What I have missed most during the pandemic is the opportunity to visit and meet with members and colleagues across Canada. Fortunately, staying in my own province, Ontario, has turned out to be...
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In September 2021, the amount of unfilled foodservice sector jobs in Canada grew to nearly 200,000 vacancies. MENU reached out to Restaurants Canada’s Senior Economist Chris Elliott for a conversation on his thoughts...
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As foodservice operations across the country work towards recovery, Restaurants Canada is engaging with the community to ensure that we are representing your interests and needs at every level. As part of our...
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As we begin to emerge from pandemic restrictions, it’s slowly becoming clear that traditional hiring and retention methods are no longer effective. Restaurants, in particular, are reporting a severe labour shortage, with difficulties...
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