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Fuel owners open Italian eatery

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 07:11:35 PST

Restaurant number two from the people behind Fuel is now open. Compared to the upscale Fuel, Campagnolo is a more accessible 90-seat casual dining Italian restaurant owned by sommelier Tom Doughty, executive chef Robert Belcham and general manager Tim Pittman.

Eating habits of Canadians changing

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:03:07 PST

Less people than ever before are going out for dinner, choosing instead to prepare healthy meals at home. This is due in part to the economic uncertainty in Canada.

Milk costs to jump in 2009

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 11:46:44 PST

On Feb. 1, 2009, industrial milk costs will jump by 1 per cent to $6.1783 per kg from $6.1125 for skim milk powder. The price for butter will increase from $7.0462 to $7.1024 per kg.

Heating things up at Panago

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 07:14:35 PST

With the growing trend of pickup over delivery, Panago has developed a reusable insulated bag to keep pizzas warm.

Tipple heading up Taco Del Mar

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 06:19:50 PST

Bob Tipple takes over as president and CEO of Taco Del Mar Canada for the Seattle-based company founded in 1991 by James and John Schmidt.

Bob Blumer among personalities at Toronto CRFA Show

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:18:54 PST

Bob Blumer, host of Glutton for Punishment on the Food Network, is among the culinary personalities who will make appearances at the trade show featuring food equipment for the foodservice industry.

MTY takes over Taco Time in Canada

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:10:54 PST

MTY Food Group Inc. is now the owner of the rights to Taco Time in Canada. The publicly-traded Montreal-based restaurant franchisor and operator closed the deal on Oct. 31 to buy all the rights and assets of Taco Time Canada from Ken and Aarol Pattendent of Calgary, for $7.9 million.

New restaurant part of reno at George Brown College

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:39:22 PST

From butchery to baking in the kitchen, and wine service at the front of the house, culinary and hospitality students at George Brown College get practical experience in all facets of working in a restaurant at The Chefs’ House.

Toronto debates paper cup recycling

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:24:29 PST

Restaurants have until April to come up with a plan to cut down on the number of disposable coffee and hot drink cups going into garbage bins. A committee has recommended that paper cups with plastic lids be banned in Toronto.

Steakhouse latest addition to Gravenhurst waterfront

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 07:55:15 PST

Over the last four years, the waterfront of this small community in cottage country has been transformed into the Muskoka Wharf. The $170-million, 89-acre development by Evanco Corporation, owned by brothers Bruce and Greg Evans, includes shops, restaurants, condo properties and a new hotel spread along the south shore of Lake Muskoka.

Ernie Edwards honoured at RANS AGM

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:44:07 PST

With membership up and a full slate of accomplishments through the many committees, the Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia (RANS) re-elected Costa Elles, (OPA, Seven, Mosaic) and most of his team.

Ontario Pizza Huts in East Coast hands

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:28:51 PST

Franchise Management Inc. owners Greg Walton and Dwight Fraser purchased 28 Pizza Hut locations from Kitchener, ON-based Twincorp Inc. on June 26. The dollar amount of the deal was undisclosed.

B.C. Foodservice Expo highlights coffee, sustainability and training

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:05:30 PST

Coffee, sustainability and sampling from some of B.C.’s beer and wine makers are among the highlights of the 2000 B.C. Foodservice Expo. The two-day show runs Jan. 25-26 at B.C. Place stadium.

Gourmet burgers come to Banff

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:01:16 PST

Kobe beef burgers and an innovative wine serving system will keep customers at the Eddy Burger Bar in food and drink.

Some doors open, some close in Winnipeg

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:56:29 PST

Two news restaurants, the end of Pasta LaVista and a larger dinner theatre have kept Wow Hospitality president Doug Stephen busy in 2008.

Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award winners

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:07:38 PST

The 2008 Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Awards were announced earlier this month.
Hosted by Michael Howell, chef and owner of Tempest restaurant in Wolfville and executive chef of Port Gastropub in Port Williams, the awards were handed out at a sold out gala dinner at Halifax’s Prince George Hotel on November 6.

Nova Scotia inspection results posted online

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:53:35 PST

HALIFAX—Following in the footsteps of the provinces of Alberta and Ontario, the Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia (RANS) has approved the online posting of restaurant inspection results in an effort to establish and promote greater transparency in the foodservice industry and provide people with accurate and up-to-date information about restaurant food safety standards.

Savour Food & Wine Festival returns in February

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:47:13 PST

Several of Halifax’s top-notch restaurants are gearing up for the Savour Food & Wine Festival. Beginning February 1 and ending March 1, Savour is a chance for foodies to learn new and innovative cooking techniques while exploring the range of flavours that Nova Scotia’s culinary industry has to offer.

Strong showing for BC and Alberta

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:39:55 PST

Culinary Team BC picked up a third place award at the 22nd World Culinary Olympics. Held in Erfurt, Germany from October 19-22, the team was one of three that tied for third place, sharing the win with two Swiss teams in the Regional Team category.

Pabst and Cruz advance in Gold Medal Plates

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:24:34 PST

Blue Water Café chef Frank Pabst and David Cruz of Sage have advanced to the Gold Medal Plates finals following victories in the Vancouver and Edmonton.