Managing a successful September at your restaurant

September is a month of transition for many restaurant operators, as student employees return to school, traffic levels decline for the fall season, and patio space is no longer in such hot demand. Operators can become overwhelmed with these seasonal challenges, and a fresh approach can help get a better handle on fall operations. Here […]

Watch for topped doughnuts on menus in September

By Kristin Menas Below we will highlight some of the leading menu trends to watch on Canadian menus in September. Korean barbecue About the trend: Operators are rolling out pork sandwiches, wings and other meat-focused items made with specialty Korean-inspired barbecue sauces Featured at quick-service and casual-dining restaurants Korean mentions are up 34.6 per cent […]

Toronto Entertainment District restaurants bring flavour to Festival Street at the 41st TIFF

Press release The Toronto Entertainment District Business Improvement Area (TEDBIA) celebrates the 41stToronto International Film Festival (TIFF) with King St. restaurants extending their patios between Simcoe and Peter St. during the opening weekend of the festival. From Thursday, September 8 to Sunday, September 11, 2016, TIFF’s Festival Street will transform a portion of King St. into a hub of events […]