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Why Regular Customers Matter More Than Ever

This article is sponsored by Square. As Canadians become more deliberate about where they spend, restaurants are competing…

If you know, you know: How this Indian restaurant found community and a loyal following in Kits

Written by: Gabby Peyton It all started with a Chai Negroni. In 2022, Rahul Kumar was running a…

Square: Here for the Good Stuff

Feature Photo Credit: Big Buns Club, Calgary Square earned early loyalty by democratizing payments, turning a familiar small-business…

A Legacy Written in Sunshine

Reflections and hard-won wisdom from Mme. Cora—beloved restaurateur, trailblazer and winner of the Restaurants Canada Legacy Award of…

Leading with Empathy ​​as​​​​ ​​On-Demand Dining Flourishes​ 

Meet dish. trailblazer Stephanie Donnan, Eastern Canada Restaurant Success Lead​​ at DoorDash Canada​.​  Stephanie Donnan ​has ​never ​officially ​clocked ​in for ​a restaurant shift, learned a wine list,…

A Feast of Ideas: CHEF José Andrés at RC Show 2025

Presented by Restaurants Canada and High Liner Foods, the RC Show 2025 keynote unfolded as a compelling fireside…

Food for Thought

Following Chef José Andrés’ keynote conversation, industry leaders and audience members reflect on the ideas that resonated most….

Proud to Serve: Spotlight on Rainbow Registered Hospitality Businesses

IRONWOOD CIDER HOUSE | NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, ONTARIO For Ironwood Cider House, inclusion isn’t just a statement—it’s a practice rooted…

From Policy to Practice: What does it truly mean to be a welcoming space?

A Conversation on CGLCC’s Rainbow Registered Program and New Frontiers for Inclusive Hospitality. For many businesses, especially in…

Bridging Indigenous Foodways & Culinary Leadership: A Conversation with Chef Chris Commandant

Tucked inside the National Arts Centre (NAC) in Ottawa, 1 Elgin is a culinary stage for Canada’s diverse…