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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.



The Voice of Foodservice, Amplified.

The MENU Unplugged Podcast is back with a new format, new hosts, and fresh momentum. The MENU Unplugged…

One Table

Crucial conversations about the foodservice industry are happening everywhere—but not in the same room. That’s why Restaurants Canada…

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…

A Blueprint for Belonging: Lessons from Queer Third Places for Hospitality Today

The idea of the “third place” has captivated hospitality for decades. Restaurateurs, hoteliers, and bar owners chase that…

Through the Looking Glass with Global Cocktail Master Shingo Gokan

Shingo Gokan didn’t set out to change the cocktail world. In fact, if you’d asked him at any…

PAST AS PROLOGUE

In Conversation with Jeremy Bonia: Sommelier, Restaurateur & Outgoing Chair of the Restaurants Canada Board of Directors For…

Eating Our Words: In conversation with Gabby Peyton on How Food Writing Shapes Canada’s Culinary Identity

Gabby Peyton knows what it means to grieve a restaurant. Not just the food, but the people, the…

Introducing dish. Fuel for Women Leaders

The numbers don’t lie: women make up 58 per cent of entry-level foodservice positions, yet that representation drops…

Arbequina: Inspired by Love, Levantine Cuisine & Local Food

Nestled in the heart of Toronto’s Roncesvalles Village, Arbequina Restaurant is more than just a new dining destination—it’s…