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CAFP Conference Highlights Sustainability and Social Media
TORONTO — “Changing Perspectives” was the theme of the Canadian Association of Foodservice Professionals’ (CAFP) 39th annual conference, held May 29 to June 2, at the Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel,...
Culinary Team Canada 2016 Targets IKA Olympic Gold
EDMONTON — The new, four-year term, Culinary Team Canada for the 2016 IKA Culinary Olympics, Erfurt, Germany, was a topic of discussion at the 50th Anniversary Conference of the Canadian Culinary Federation...
F&H Earns Accolades at Kenneth R. Wilson Awards
TORONTO — F&H magazine brought home gold for Best Photograph last night at the 59th Kenneth R. Wilson Awards, held at the Grand Banking Hall at One King West, Toronto. Winnipeg-based photographer Ian...
MTY Acquires SushiGo
MONTREAL — MTY Tiki Ming Enterprises Inc., the wholly-owned subsidiary of MTY Food Group Inc., recently added another foodservice chain to its portfolio, with the newly completed acquisition of SushiGo...
F&H Wins CCFCC Media Award
EDMONTON — The prestigious Sandy Sanderson Award of the Canadian Culinary Federation (CCFCC) was presented to Mitch Kostuch, group publisher of Kostuch Media Ltd.’s F&H magazine, by Donald Gyurkovits,...
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White Spot Celebrates 85 Years with Commemorative Menu
VANCOUVER — This weekend marks the 85th anniversary of Vancouver’s White Spot, and the chain is celebrating the special occasion with the introduction of a promotional menu touting classic dishes....
Humber College’s Theyer Launches New Menu Planner
EDMONTON — Toronto-based chef Klaus Theyer celebrated the upcoming launch of his 4th course book and menu planning guide — A Chef’s Companion to Menu Planning & Writing — with colleagues at the...
Browns Socialhouse Continues to Expand in Western Canada
VANCOUVER — Browns Socialhouse is rapidly expanding within Western Canada, with the opening of four restaurants in the last two months; the latest is its 18th Brewery District restaurant, which just...
CCFCC to Celebrate 50 Years at Upcoming National Conference
EDMONTON — More than 275 chefs and supporters have registered to attend the 50th Anniversary Canadian Culinary Federation (CCFCC) National Conference to be held at the Edmonton Marriott at River Cree...
Browns Socialhouse Announces Executive Appointments
VANCOUVER — Browns Socialhouse announced three new appointments to its executive team, including Scott Ward, EVP; Bruce Fox, COO and VP, Development, and Dale Graves, director of Real Estate.
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Origin North Lands in North York, Ontario
TORONTO — Chef Claudio Aprile has brought his Origin restaurant north of Bloor, introducing Origin North — his third outpost of the internationally inspired small-plates menu — to the city’s Bayview...
Ten Chefs to Compete at Toronto Gold Medal Plates Competition
TORONTO — Splendido’s Victor Barry, Aria’s Eron Navanski and Buca’s Rob Gentile are among a group of 10 chefs who will compete at the Toronto Gold Medal Plates competition to be held Oct. 30 at...
Redberry Acquires 32 More Burger King Restaurants
TORONTO — Redberry Investments Inc., the Quebec-based foodservice corporation that recently acquired master franchisee rights to Burger King in Canada, announced it completed a $20-million deal to acquire...
Cabana Pool Debuts in Toronto
TORONTO — Toronto sun seekers now have a swanky new poolside retreat to worship the sun, with news Charles Khabouth, president of Ink Entertainment, has launched the Cabana Pool Bar. “Think of the...
Jeff Fuller Shares Vision Behind Joey Restaurants
TORONTO — The Toronto Region Board of Trade was abuzz this morning as members of the foodservice industry gathered to learn industry trends, toast award winners and watch an intimate Q&A with Jeff Fuller,...
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NS Daily Business Buzz: Two New Vegan Eateries to Open in Halifax
HALIFAX — Two new vegan eateries are set to open this summer, adding to Halifax’s growing vegan scene, according to the NS Daily Business Buzz. Wild Leek Food & Juice Bar on Windsor Street, which...
Crab Fishermen Reach New Price Deal, End Strike
ST.JOHNS, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador fisherman are racing to catch crab following a deal that ended a weekend strike over pricing, reports CBC News. Crab fishermen were ready to put their boats...
Rising Water Costs in Halifax Worry Restaurateurs
HALIFAX — Aging infrastructure in Halifax is prompting the government to hike water prices along with other recent municipal service increases, including garbage collection and street enhancement, cutting...
P.E.I.’s Beloved Burger
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND — Thirty-one Prince Edward Island restaurants are vying for the title of P.E.I.'s “Most Loved Burger” during a month-long campaign celebrating 100-per-cent island beef.
CBC: Tourism P.E.I. Sponsors Food-Truck Program
CHARLOTTETOWN — Tourism P.E.I.’s new tourism marketing strategy aims to lure more visitors to the island with its new gourmet food-truck program, reports CBC. “They will obviously be using our...
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Chipotle Unveils GMO-Containing Foods on Its Website
DENVER — Chipotle has started identifying the Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) used in its offerings on its website. “At Chipotle, telling the story of our food has always been important. We...
Canada Day to Be Celebrated in London with Good Eats
TORONTO — With Canada Day only a few weeks away, expats living in London will have a chance to nosh on Canadian food during a celebration at Trafalgar Square where Canada House is located. Marc St....
Tom Macrina to Lead ACF, Effective July 25
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — Thomas “Tom” Macrina, CEC, CCA, HGT, AAC, will become the new president of the American Culinary Federation (ACF), effective July 25, during the 2013 ACF National Convention...
NRA Show 2013 Was An Upbeat Affair
CHICAGO — The 94th annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show (NRA Show) come to a close yesterday in Chicago where thousands of industry professionals gathered at the McCormick...
BK Launches Summer Barbecue Menu
MIAMI — Burger King has launched a new summer barbecue menu, featuring 13 menu items, including a rib sandwich, a barbecue chicken salad and sweet potatoes fries. “Our Burger King family loves the...
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