JRG’s Italian Osteria & Cheesebar opens in Langley March 19

Press release Lovers of Italian food can now experience the incredible variety of ingredients, dishes, and regionals cuisines that have made Italy one of the world’s most sought after culinary destinations by visiting Joseph Richard Group’s newest offering, The Italian Osteria & Cheesebar, which opens to the public in Walnut Grove (Langley) on Monday, March […]

Canadian trailblazer: Phoebe Fung, Vin Room

By Sean Moon She calls herself an “accidental restaurateur,” but Phoebe Fung’s business acumen comes from anything but chance. Born in Fort McMurray, Alberta (Fung has lived in Calgary for the better part of 25 years), the graduate of the University of Alberta and Queen’s University spent over a decade successfully carving out a career […]

TABASCO Sauce celebrates 150 years of flavoring food and drinks around the world

Press release In 1868 Edmund McIlhenny harvested his first tabasco pepper crop from which he created a piquant sauce to enliven the flavors in foods for family and friends. The creation of this simple sauce would unwittingly change the way the world eats forever. Today, 150 years later, the same three ingredients that made his […]

UberEATS launches in Vancouver

Uber Canada announces expansion of food delivery app to British Columbia Press release Uber Canada has announced the arrival of the food delivery app, UberEATS to Vancouver.  Since the standalone UberEATS app launched in Toronto two years ago in December 2015, it has delivered millions of meals to hungry Canadians while expanding to cities like Ottawa, Edmonton, Montreal and Calgary. “We are very excited to […]

How to Make the Most of Live Music in Your Restaurant

Live music can be an effective way to attract customers to your restaurant and encourage them to spend more money on food and drinks. Music and food share an intimate connection: they conjure emotional responses that give your restaurant more personality and create memories for your customers. Bringing these two elements together is also a […]

Table for one: OpenTable reveals solo dining reservations in Canada grow by 85 per cent

OpenTable also unveils the Top 25 Restaurants for Solo Dining in Canada Press release An analysis by OpenTable reveals that reservations for parties of one have grown nationally by 85 per cent since 2015. OpenTable findings indicate the stigma surrounding dining solo may be starting to lift and that consumers are eager to savour special culinary experiences alone. […]

Mintel announces five global food and drink trends for 2018

Press release Mintel, the world’s leading market intelligence agency, has announced five key trends set to impact the global food and drink market over the coming year. In 2018, expect to see transparency and traceability for all, regardless of their income. From ingredient scares to political bombshells, self-care has become a priority for many and one […]

DoorDash expands service in Edmonton, St. Albert, and Sherwood Park offering door-to-door delivery from top local restaurants

Press release DoorDash — the technology company connecting customers with the best local businesses through door-to-door delivery — has announced service to more than 20 neighborhoods in the cities of Edmonton, St. Albert, and Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada, including Strathcona, Beverly, Silver Berry, Ottewell, Balwin, Blue Quill, Jasper Place, Pleasantview and Terra Losa. This announcement marks DoorDash’s expansion into its fourth market […]

foodora is hitting the road to Calgary and Edmonton

On-demand restaurant delivery service foodora expands in western Canada Press release foodora, one of the top food delivery services in Toronto, Montreal, and most recently Vancouver, has expanded to offer its food delivery services to three new Canadian cities: Edmonton, Calgary and Quebec City. Starting October 3, foodora’s fleet of bicycle riders and drivers will bring meals from over 50 restaurant partners in […]