The best way to solve problems in the restaurant business is often to watch what your peers are doing, or better yet to ask them what works! As a less familiar and often premium protein, how do you get guests to order it, love it, and come back for more? “I like to cook seasonally […]
Fraser Fitzgerald is a Canadian plant-based chef, educator, and recipe developer. For almost a decade, he’s been igniting culinary passion with vibrant plant-based cuisine. From innovative recipes to restaurant insights, menu development and cooking instruction, Fraser’s expertise continues to be admired by the hospitality industry. In our recent interview, we chatted with Fraser about his […]
The Duke on Sydenham first opened its doors in 2008 in Strathroy, with about 100 seats and a modest staff. But in their first three years, their reputation grew – along with their clientele – and they moved to their current home in Shops in Sydenham. “We really put our blood, sweat, and tears into […]
Often when we think about innovation in the foodservice industry, we imagine kitchen technology, mobile ordering, or robotics, but innovation doesn’t always mean high-tech. Ignite Group has cornered the market on growth with a unique, innovative approach to diversifying their business. In 2015, the company opened The Rich Uncle Tavern (formerly called the Berlin), beginning […]
Do you know where your chicken comes from? Unfortunately, less than half of Canadians know how their food gets to the table. With misleading and often unreliable information in the media, consumers are not always getting the truth about Canadian farmers. “We work really hard to help restaurants understand what’s different about Canadian chicken,” says […]
These days, sustainability and animal welfare are often in the news, and it’s important that chefs and restaurateurs know the facts about Canadian chicken. Often, it’s false information and exaggeration that receive media coverage and industry professionals need to help consumers distinguish fact from fiction. Reports of chickens being kept in tiny cages or getting […]
