Rational launches new recirculating hood portfolio

Press Release Rational, the leading manufacturer of combi-steamer technology, announced the launch of the new UltraVent and UltraVent Plus recirculating hoods for SelfCookingCenter models 61/101 and 62/102. The UltraVent absorbs and dissipates steam, and the UltraVent Plus adds special filters that capture grease and smoke that occur during grilling and roasting. Equipped with the appropriate […]

Small kitchen appliances that pack a lot of punch

From blenders to sous vide equipment, more and more restaurant operators are discovering they can get a lot of innovative bang for their buck from small commercial kitchen appliances. Canadian Restaurant & Foodservice News recently spoke with leading manufacturers about their latest products and recent developments in small appliances. Read on to learn more about […]

New Campbell’s Verve Carrot Parsnip Bisque with Ginger: Big flavour, simple ingredients

Press release Campbell’s Verve® soups bring together rich stock, real cream and wonderfully, delicious ingredients, making it easy to serve your customers amazing flavour in every bowl. Our Verve® Carrot Parsnip Bisque with Ginger combines carrots and parsnips simmered with onions, cream and butter, finished with a hint of ginger. A delicious combination inspired to […]

VIU Cowichan’s farm-to-table teaching restaurant now open year-round

The Farm Table dining room at Providence Farm is a jewel in Cowichan Valley’s culinary crown Press release Marie Seitcher is taking her passion for cooking to the next level with the help of a unique fine dining teaching kitchen run through Vancouver Island University’s (VIU’s) Culinary Arts program. The 34-year-old from Songhese First Nation […]

Boston Pizza unveils its ‘restaurant of the future’

Press release Toronto’s Front and John location reopens as the brand’s urban flagship featuring a new contemporary design and the latest technology Boston Pizza, Canada’s largest casual dining restaurant chain, is reopening its Front and John location in Toronto on March 31, following an extensive renovation that showcases the brand’s new design concept and market leading technology. The Front and John […]

Break up with the brick for the Scotch-Brite Quick Clean Griddle Cleaning System

Press release Enjoy a healthier relationship with your flat top griddle in three steps with the Scotch-Brite Quick Clean Griddle Cleaning System Wave goodbye to messy griddles, tireless scrubbing and greasy corners on commercial-grade flat top griddles.  3M introduces its “Break up with the Brick” campaign to explain how kitchen cleaners can improve their relationship […]

The latest equipment to boost back-of-house efficiency

Nowhere in a restaurant operation is the full effect of technology and innovation more acutely experienced than in the kitchen. From fryers, steamers and grills to the latest in warewashing equipment, manufacturers are employing advances in technology to make a chef’s job easier and more efficient. We recently talked to several leading equipment manufacturers about […]

The cutting edge: The latest innovations in commercial kitchen knives

Canadian Restaurant & Foodservice News recently asked leading kitchen knife manufacturers about the latest trends and developments in this indispensable kitchen utensil. Here is what they had to say. Participants: Renee Hourigan, Director of Marketing, North America, Swiss Army Derek Marcotte, President, Wüsthof-Trident of Canada Inc. What are some of the most exciting new trends, […]

Q&A with Chef Grant van Gameren

By Marian Staresinic Grant van Gameren’s rise towards becoming one of Canada’s most celebrated chefs began sizzling shortly after opening the Black Hoof in 2008. With personal memories of family dinners at the helm of his creative inspiration, he launched several ambitious and controversial menus at the Hoof, inviting guests from all over the world […]