By Sean Moon In my experience, it’s hard to find someone who doesn’t like soup. For many of us, it brings back comforting memories of sitting at our kitchen table as a kid with a steaming bowl of homemade chicken noodle on a cold winter day. For others, it represents our family tradition or cultural […]
Press release New Garden and Caesar Fresh Salads offer guests a quick, convenient and balanced lunch or dinner meal-time option Tim Hortons is tossing up new menu items. Starting today, new Garden and Caesar Fresh Salads will become permanent menu items at all Tim Hortons restaurants across Canada. These great-tasting, made-to-order salads will help satisfy Guests looking […]
By Sue Mah “Anyone can cook a hamburger, leave the vegetables to the professionals.” That is Amanda Cohen’s mantra. The Ottawa-born chef is owner of Dirt Candy, a restaurant on New York City’s Lower East Side. No stranger to creative cooking, she’s been a chef for almost 15 years and was the first vegetarian chef […]
By Jasmine Kafka Consumer trends are reaching the point where restaurant operators need to seriously consider adding healthier items and nutritional information to their kids’ menus. 78 per cent of Canadian parents state that health and nutrition are important factors in their purchasing decisions at restaurants (Menu Labelling Remains Important Issue for Canadians, Technomic, 2014). […]
By Diane Chiasson Today, there are over one billion vegetarians in the world, and every day, more than 2,000 people convert to vegetarianism. A recent poll indicated that in North America, around 13 per cent of people identified as either vegetarian or vegan, and that number is expected to continue to increase in the future. […]
By Diane Chiasson In 2014, expect menus to feature much more sophisticated and adventurous fare, while maintaining a healthy and ethical balance. Also look for bold flavours from around the world, especially the Middle East. Consumers will still be looking for healthier food options featuring more locally-sourced fruits and vegetables. Beverages will also be a […]
By Diane Chiasson There is definitely a growing market for healthier menu items in restaurants, with over 40 per cent of consumers claiming that they would prefer to visit a restaurant that offered healthier options. More studies have shown that the addition of healthier menu options also helps to increase business. While the majority of […]
