December 16, 2020 One segment of the foodservice industry that may see some of the greatest changes of all post-COVID-19 is the beloved buffet. Read more about this post
December 2, 2020 In the latest edition of restaurant “concepts to watch,” we highlight three standout restaurant concepts that appeal to Canadian diners. This month, the focus is on Pizza Studio, Chat Bar, and Snakes & Lattes. Read more about this post
November 23, 2020 How can winter patio dining spaces be provided by restaurants without exacerbating COVID-19 transmission and other safety risks? Read more about this post
November 19, 2020 David Segal’s Mad Radish is boldly riffing on the ghost kitchen model, what may be 2020’s defining foodservice concept. Read more about this post
November 4, 2020 Various Canadian and U.S. restaurants are exploring dining pods as an option during COVID-19 but their viability is still a point of contention. Read more about this post
October 27, 2020 The drive-thru modernization will include installing more than 40,000 digital screens with “predictive selling” technology and loyalty integration. Read more about this post
October 16, 2020 Ghost kitchens, based on setting up facilities focused exclusively on online delivery and takeout orders, are becoming ubiquitous during COVID-19. Read more about this post
October 15, 2020 Restaurant owners are putting everything on the line in 2020 and winning, writes TouchBistro’s Alex Barrotti. Read more about this post
October 15, 2020 Restaurateurs are realizing additional year-round revenue opportunities by integrating outdoor dining spaces as a permanent part of their establishment, and there are a multitude of options. Read more about this post
October 7, 2020 In this edition of restaurant “concepts to watch,” we highlight three restaurant concepts that are making an impact on Canadian diners this October. Read more about this post
October 6, 2020 Charcoal Group’s CEO Jody Palubiski explains why a pandemic won’t derail their Toronto-area plans for two new Beertown locations late this year Read more about this post
May 28, 2020 When preparing to reopen, restaurant owners will have to rethink their method for taking reservations, their customer flow, and their patio layout. Read more about this post
October 25, 2019 By Gregory Furgala Eataly, the chain of high-end Italian food markets, is set to open its flagship Toronto location next month, which along with a massive selection of groceries includes four sit-down restaurants. The restaurants will run the gamut of Italian cuisine. A Pizza & La Pasta will, naturally, cover Italian staples; La Pescheria will feature a seafood-focused menu; La ... Read more about this post
July 23, 2019 By Chris Hannah In Canada, patio season is very much a moving target. We are all anxious to embrace it and always want to be ready to take advantage when the good weather hits. Being ready means thinking about ever part of the patio and how to maximize the impact of each element without breaking the ... Read more about this post
May 14, 2019 By Divakar Raju
While we tend to assume foodies are Instagramming Millennials, there are other important players leading the charge in the evolution of food culture. Boomers are huge influencers, and they lend their clout to different areas as they retire. According to StatCan, 5,000 Canadian Boomers are retiring each week. A boom that once represented birth ... Read more about this post
