From Branding & Buzzing Each new year, it’s important to not only know what’s going on in our own business(es) but also the ongoing developments and predictions for the industries and platforms around us. To use as a guide for thinking outside the box, we looked to current industry leaders – including those in health […]
By Sophie Mir Here are some of the leading menu trends to watch on Canadian menus. Marine Eats Offering savoury umami flavour complexity and a wide array of vitamins, minerals and trace elements, aquatic-based ingredients are emerging on menus in two ways. First, operators are shining a light on new seaweeds and other marine-based ingredients, […]
Sponsored by Club House for Chefs With a name that translates to “warming spices,” Club House Garam Marsala is the perfect spice to add to your homemade dishes this winter. The spice shines in this Garam Masala Spiced Pear Potsticker recipe, which incorporates sweet caramelized Asian pears, a crunch of pistachios and creamy vanilla ice […]
Sponsored by McCormick Canada Keep cool with our take on an icy Persian treat: Sharbat. Start by infusing water with sugar, honey, McCormick Gourmet™ Cardamom and McCormick™ Gourmet Organic Cinnamon Sticks and hibiscus flowers. Once strained and cooled, this fragrant syrup is combined with club soda over ice for a fizzy, sweet and tart drink […]
Robin Wasicuna is at a crossroads. Earlier this year, the Yellowknife-based chef closed down his brick-and-mortar restaurant, the Twin Pines Diner, to open his second food truck. His first became Yellowknife’s sole go-to for burgers made with freshly ground meat, homemade accoutrements and proper buns, an approach that sparked some friendly, productive competition with other […]
The FSR segment is losing ground to quick and limited-service restaurants, but creative, value-driven beverage programs can help arrest the trend By Sophie Mir Full-service restaurants are struggling to flourish in today’s foodservice market. In fact, according to Technomic’s 2019 Top 200 Canadian Chain Restaurant Report, both full-service location and sales growth have slowed down […]
Sponsored by Club House for Chefs The leaves have begun to change colour, temperatures are dropping and iconic fall flavours have re-emerged and come back to life. From pumpkins, apples and squash to fresh-baked comfort foods the whole family loves, fall is the season for sweet and savoury alike. We’re celebrating sweater weather by giving […]
Sponsored by Club House for Chefs Served with a Sriracha Lime Aioli and completed with Club House Cardamom, the queen of all spices, this Spiced Scallop, Shrimp & Lobster Cake appetizer is the perfect crown for topping off your summer seafood menu this year. This recipe was created for Club House for Chefs by Craig […]
Sponsored by McCain The way we eat is changing. We want our food to come to us or take it to go. Online food delivery and mobile ordering apps are drastically changing the business of foodservice and the meaning of convenience. More and more delivery options continue to make their way to market, and the […]
The classic, tongue-tingling bite of this beloved spice has been enjoyed for decades, and has been incorporated into soups, sauces, meat dishes — the list goes on. What makes the flavour of black pepper so unique is how well it works with other ingredients, enhancing but rarely overpowering flavours. Club House Black Pepper is most […]
