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MENU Magazine

MENU continues its legacy of storytelling and industry perspectives in a new digital home. Connecting compelling stories with Restaurants Canada's research, advocacy and expertise, MENU explores the people, ideas and issues defining Canadian foodservice.



Biting Back On Burnout

How The Burnt Chef Project’s Canadian build-out—and a smart, branded burger—are making mental health a year-round conversation in…

Just Go for It.

Chef Marissa Leon-John on Fear, Self-Worth & Building a Life You Love Self-taught Montreal-based chef and entrepreneur Marissa…

The Conversation with Janet Zuccarini

On the merits of chasing sunshine, and finding clarity in the storm. Janet Zuccarini has spent nearly three…

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…

You Belong at the Table: Tracy Andrews’ Journey to Leadership in Foodservice

This profile is part of a series by the Re-seasoning Coalition, a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing representation…

The Rooms Rebuilding Foodservice

Foodservice has always been powered by people, and today, there’s a growing focus on designing spaces that better…

With a latte love: A community-minded cafe in the Beaches

Written by: Gabby Peyton A cacophony of cafe sounds tinkled in the background as co-owner Leslie Grant described…

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…

SARANG KITCHEN: A Toronto restaurant for people who are too often designed out of both the dining room and the schedule.

Located in the heart of Toronto’s west end, Sarang Kitchen serves modern Korean comfort food—crispy fried chicken, house-made…