Sep 1, 2010 - Restaurant sales show signs of a rebound

Statistics Canada and Conference Board of Canada reports give hope to the bar and restaurant industry in Canada. Strong employment numbers have helped out restaurants, while food prices have dropped due to a lower demand for products.

Aug 30, 2010 - Not your mom's grilled cheese

Have you ever made a grilled cheese sandwich with figs, prosciutto, arugula and Canadian Gouda cheese? Michael Howell has.

Aug 30, 2010 - Looking for Canada's best restroom

The supplier of restroom supplies and other products used in the foodservice and lodging industries has announced the names of the five finalists in its Canada’s Best Restroom contest.

Aug 30, 2010 - O&B opens at the Lightbox

Oliver and Bonacini Restaurants are readying two restaurants in the new headquarters of the Toronto International Film Festival, the TIFF Bell Lightbox. O&B is also planning to open an event space at the top of the building in November.

Aug 17, 2010 - Culinary team headed to Luxembourg

The Golden Horseshoe Culinary Team is once again heading for Luxembourg to compete in the Culinary World Cup, which takes place this year Nov. 20–24.

Aug 5, 2010 - Re-made restaurant has downtown look

Eleven-year-old Wildfire Steakhouse and Winebar has a new look that, in the words of chef and owner Jody Ness, is “downtown brought uptown.”

Aug 30, 2010 - Elixir is One Hundred Days for 100 days

Located in Opus Hotel, One Hundred Days is a clever way to fill the gap between the closure of Elixir and its reopening as a “fresh and innovative world class restaurant” expected to open in early 2011.

Aug 20, 2010 - CRFA poll shows drop in B.C. sales from the HST

Since the B.C. government brought in the harmonized sales tax on July 1, restaurants in the province have noticed a 10 per cent drop in sales, according to a recent survey.

Aug 9, 2010 - Digging up good food in Canmore

Andrew Tutt, chef and owner of Quarry Dining Lounge, nearly exhausted all the restaurants in Stratford, Ontario, so he had to travel to Alberta to find somewhere new to work.

Aug 30, 2010 - Nova Scotia liquor stores IDing every customer

For one week next month, the NSLC staff working at stores in Antigonish, Wolfville and New Minas will be asking every customer for identification, regardless of age

Aug 9, 2010 - Prince Edward Island beef makes the cut

Beef producers in Prince Edward Island want to give Alberta a run for their money.
Sims Corner Steakhouse and Oyster Bar now serves exclusively Island-raised beef to improve consistency and quality.

Jul 7, 2010 - BeerFest is back

Beer lovers can get their fill at the fourth annual Halifax Seaport BeerFest, August 13-14. More than 4,000 people are expected to attend to sample 150 beers and ciders from Atlantic Canada and around the world.