Press release From working closely with hundreds of chefs and restaurants across North America over the past six years, there’s no doubt that we pick up a thing or two when it comes to trends in the food industry. From sea algae to sipping broths and plantable packaging, we’re continuing our annual tradition of predictions […]
By Marian Staresinic A new year not only brings changes and resolutions but also new food trends worth getting excited for. From spices to BBQ and beyond, here is the inside scoop on what will be sizzling in food for 2017. Cook and connect Chefs are embracing their internet audience and creating novel learning opportunities, getting more […]
By Marian Staresinic Originally from Guadalajara, Mexico, Chef Luis Valenzuela developed a passion for food at an early age. Luis immigrated to Toronto in 2001 to study the culinary arts at George Brown College where he quickly developed his own unique style and flair, embracing traditional methods while staying true to his Latin roots. He […]
Press release After working in the Canadian food space for over five years, Toronto’s Branding & Buzzing is launching a new division dedicated to gluten-free customers and companies. Leading the latest addition is agency newcomer Rachael Hunt. With 1 in 133 Canadians suffering from celiac disease, and almost half of these avoiding gluten completely for […]
By Marian Staresinic Justin Leboe originally hails from Vancouver, B.C, where he started his culinary journey. Starting at Umberto’s when he was only 13 years old, Leboe eventually became one of the original cooks to open the restaurant C in downtown Vancouver in 1997. Justin has a natural talent when it comes to the culinary […]
Press release For over 125 years, McCormick & Company has led the spice, seasoning and flavour industry worldwide while creating both a national and international resource for the culinary industry and foodservice operators; McCormick for Chefs (United States) and Club House for Chefs (Canada). With these chefs and culinary experts spending most of their time […]
By Marian Staresinic Claudio Aprile is one of Canada’s most celebrated and visionary chefs and is the owner and creative force behind the growing Orderfire Restaurant Group, which includes Toronto’s acclaimed Origin brand restaurants. Throughout his career, which spans over 30 years, Aprile has passed through some of the most renowned kitchens around the globe. […]
By Marian Staresinic As a Maître Fromager (Cheese Master), Afrim Pristine delivers years of experience in affinage, a practice handed down through the family business, Cheese Boutique. Pristine’s cheese epiphany was realized when discovering how much more brilliant eating cheese could be at its maturation peak. “I continually strive to sell the best product possible, to […]
By Marian Staresinic Chef Matt Dean Pettit is the founder of Rock Lobster Food Co. Since his first-ever pop-up event in March 2012, Rock Lobster has a bustling restaurant and a successful wholesale and retail seafood line, Matty’s Seafood. Matt’s latest exciting projects are his cookbook, The Great Lobster Cookbook, which was published by Random House and has since become a […]
By Marian Staresinic Jason Bangerter is the executive chef at Langdon Hall Country House Hotel and Spa in Cambridge and is an influential leader in the culinary industry. Some of his most notable achievements include opening two restaurants at the TIFF Bell Lightbox – O&B Canteen and the more upscale dining room and lounge, Luma. […]
