S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy has crowned Tengis Battur as the winner of the Canada Regional Final of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 2026-27, earning the opportunity to represent the region at the prestigious Grand Finale in Milan in 2027. The Regional Final brought together some of the country’s most exciting emerging culinary talent, with finalists presenting […]
Sustainability in global hospitality is no longer about managing waste after the fact; it is about designing it out from the start. New data drawn from applications across The 50’s sustainability categories, independently audited by the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA), reveals the world’s leading establishments are shifting their focus towards preventative design, supply chain resilience, […]
The S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition is a bi-annual event open to chefs aged 18-30, designed to help identify the best young chefs in the world, showcase their talent, and accelerate their professional development. It is a way for young talent to access the top tier of the chef community and make a positive impact […]
The Toronto Michelin Guide returned for its fifth edition on Tuesday, Sept. 22, with this year’s selections presented during a ceremony at the Liberty Grand. The Michelin Guide follows a strict judging criterion, including product quality, harmony of flavours, cooking technique mastery, the chef’s personality expressed in the cuisine, and consistency with multiple visits to […]
For young chefs looking to make a difference in the world of gastronomy, the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition offers the opportunity for showcasing their talent on the global stage. Applications for the 2026-27competition are now being accepted. Last year’s Canadian winners included Victoria Rinsma, winner of the Canada Regional Final, booking her place at […]
The newest selection of restaurants was recently revealed in the 2025 Toronto Michelin Guide, adding two new restaurants to the list. Following its launch in the city in 2022, this is the second year the guide has looked outside the Toronto city limits, including restaurants located up to two hours away. The Michelin Guide follows […]
On August 1, 2025, Elite Franchise Canada will proudly launch the second annual Elite Franchise 100 (EF100) league table, now recognizing the best and brightest franchises across Canada. Originally founded in the UK in 2017, this prestigious ranking now celebrates Canadian franchises that demonstrate excellence in growth, community impact, and innovation. Ahead of the launch, […]
This year’s Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants list has been announced, serving as “the ultimate guide to the homegrown talent and establishments shaping our vibrant culinary landscape,” according to a statement from Canada’s 100 Best. The list is created based on the selections of 160 voting judges who submit a list of their top 10 restaurant […]
Diners now have a new way to discover and book Toronto’s hottest and most in-demand tables, with OpenTable’s recently launched Icons, a new destination within the platform highlighting the best of the best restaurants. This feature was designed to reflect the iconic status of these restaurants with enhanced branding and an elevated search experience, curating the […]
The newest list of selected restaurants was revealed in an event held on September 27, adding 12 new Toronto restaurants to the guide. The Michelin Guide follows judging criteria including quality products, the harmony of flavours, cooking technique mastery, the chef’s personality expressed in the cuisine, and consistency with multiple visits. Restaurants can earn one, […]
