Ontario lifting capacity limits and
vaccine mandate in restaurants
The province is lifting its 50% capacity limit for food or drink establishments without dance facilities starting February 17, and plans to follow provinces such as Alberta and Saskatchewan in lifting its proof of vaccination mandate on March 1. Read the full story
3 ways restaurants can navigate pandemic consumer behaviour
With diner demand and sales set to keep rising, restaurants must remain nimble, responsive, and creative to reach customers. Full story
The ever-rising importance of multiplatform operations
Restaurants must realize that appealing to the multiplatform customer for off-premises service is vital for survival and success. Full story
The Culinary Federation conference heads to Saskatoon for 2022
Registration is now open for the 2022 conference in Saskatoon, held June 12-16. Find out more, including prices and the full agenda. All the info
US menu prices take highest leap in 40 years as Canada follows similar path
Amid stretched supply chains, a labour crunch, and other factors, restaurants have been forced to offset unprecedented food costs. Full story
A trending taste for natural wine
Natural wine movements have been happening in Europe since the 1980s. Now, North America is catching up and it's becoming increasingly sought-after by discerning consumers. Full story
Diners turning away from fried foods
The downtick is thought to be due in part to the shift towards delivery and takeout and the fact that fried food tends to hold up poorly to the rigours of off-premises consumption. Full story
Uber Eats introduces new features for Canadian restaurants
The aggregator has unveiled a new three-tiered pricing structure, a new Dine-in feature, and an improved Webshop fulfillment product. Full story
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