By Jeni Marinucci Each New Year brings changes and trends, in everything from the slang we use in everyday conversation, to our social media platforms of choice, to movements in food and drink. While some trends cannot be understood (Crocs, anyone?), what we do know is that when it comes to the food and beverage […]
By Jeni Marinucci Restaurant owners and their staff encounter situations daily which call upon them to show discretion, understanding, and respect to patrons – and it’s not always easy, as anyone who’s dealt with an intoxicated or irate customer can attest to. But in today’s climate, even the seemingly simple act of using the restroom […]
By Jeni Marinucci Breakfast for dinner has long been a favourite meal for many, and it seems the restaurant sector is now recognizing the financial benefits to our shifting tastes: both by expanding options on breakfast menus and increasing the length of time they serve them. Tim Hortons notably extended their breakfast hours last year […]
By Shelby Morrison The holidays are upon us! With Christmas and Hanukkah happening at the same time this year, there is plenty to celebrate! As we know, celebrations include lots and lots of food, which is one of the most exciting parts. This is a time of year where people tend to enjoy themselves and […]
By Shelby Morrison The holidays are a time to celebrate, so why not get the party started with an inspired cocktail? Drinks are just as important (if not more!) as the food during the holidays and should be well thought out. Having a fabulous cocktail to offer your guests will put them in the holiday […]
By Shelby Morrison Nothing makes the holidays feel like they are almost here like Starbucks. As soon as those red holiday cups are released, we know it’s almost that time. With Christmas being over a month away, Starbucks has introduced their famous holiday cups, but this time a little differently. Usually, just one plain red cup […]
By Shelby Morrison Now that we are in the middle of fall, or shall we call it Pumpkin Spice season, we are seeing sugary, artificially-flavoured food and drinks popping up everywhere. Whether it’s the latest pumpkin spice latte or baked goods, this flavour has gotten out of control. Not only do most of these items […]
By Shelby Morrison Although fall has just begun, the weather hasn’t been feeling like it. While the warm weather still remains, let’s try and hold onto summer for a little bit longer. Your guests at the restaurants have surely enjoyed the seasonal food during the summer, but there’s no reason to stop just yet. There […]
By Shelby Morrison Believe it or not, September is here. This Labour Day weekend is the time to enjoy the last days of summer. The delicious summer produce you have been enjoying and serving all summer long is almost coming to an end. Take advantage of the last official weekend of summer by savouring the […]
By Shelby Morrison On your last Air Canada flight, you may have casually flipped through enRoute magazine. Since its focus is on topics such as travel and food, enRoute is a fabulous source to help plan your trip with plenty of ideas and recommendations. The magazine has released its list of the 35 best new […]
