Taste of Place Summit – bridging the gap between food, drink, and travel – June 27/28, 2023 (Toronto/Waterloo)

posted Tuesday, June 20, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Hospitality (Food & Beverage)

The inaugural Taste of Place Summit will host over 300 tourism and hospitality professionals at the George Brown College Centre for Hospitality and Culinary Arts in downtown Toronto, on June 27 and 28, 2023. Presented in partnership with the Culinary Tourism Alliance  and George Brown College, this can’t-miss global event combines experiential learning along with […]

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Simply Spiked Lemonade is now in Canada and is daring us all to keep it real with the world’s first lie-detector-in-a-can

posted Thursday, June 15, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Hospitality (Food & Beverage)

According to a recent survey commissioned by Simply Spiked Lemonade, just over half (51%) of Canadians 19+ have lied to avoid conflict and/or protect someone’s feelings. New-to-Canada Simply Spiked Lemonade, on the other hand, is all about what’s real, all the time. Made using REAL fruit juice and with an honest-to-goodness taste that’s shaking up alcohol […]

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Atypique offers ready-to-drink non-alcoholic beverages in five delicious flavours

posted Tuesday, June 13, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Hospitality (Food & Beverage)

The rise of non-alcoholic beverages has been nothing short of a sensation in Canada, with the demand for NA drinks skyrocketing. Whether it’s a cocktail classic like a refreshing mojito or a good ol’ Amaretto Sour, Atypique makes its beverages in a variety of deliciously bold flavours.  After a highly successful start in Quebec, Atypique […]

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Papa John’s now offers Butter Chicken Pizza exclusively in Canada

posted Monday, June 12, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Hospitality (Food & Beverage)

Papa John’s International, Inc. opened its doors in 1984 with one goal in mind, to use high-quality ingredients that leads to superior quality pizzas. Its original dough is made of only six ingredients and is fresh, never frozen. Papa Johns tops its pizzas with real cheese made from mozzarella, pizza sauce made with vine-ripened tomatoes […]

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Salad Week promotes healthy eating habits – June 5 to 11, 2023

posted Tuesday, June 6, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Hospitality (Food & Beverage)

Salad lovers, rejoice! Maison Orphée, in collaboration with the Mouvement J’aime les fruits et légumes, the very first 100% Salad Week takes place June 5 to 11, 2023 across Canada. This new event aims to inspire salad lovers and veggie evaders alike to elevate their daily consumption of fresh, healthful ingredients during this remarkable #saladweek. Embrace […]

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Skip Teams Up With Lemon from Canada’s Drag Race to Celebrate Pride Month with a Zestie Bestie Caesar Sub

posted Friday, June 2, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Hospitality (Food & Beverage)

In honour of Pride Month, Skip has joined forces with two Toronto icons – Canadian Drag Superstar and viral sensation of Canada’s Drag Race, Lemon, and local restaurant favourite Grandma Loves You to bring you a one-of-a-kind, custom, Lemon-inspired sandwich. The sandwich will be available exclusively on Skip all month long with a portion of proceeds […]

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Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley’s “Brother’s Bond Bourbon” is now available in Ontario

posted Thursday, June 1, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Hospitality (Food & Beverage)

Brother’s Bond Bourbon recently expanded their distribution market with their recent foray into Canada, the first international market expansion outside the USA. As one of the fastest-growing ultra-premium bourbon brands, Brother’s Bond Bourbon was created in 2021 by longtime friends Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley, who were on-screen brothers in the hit television show ‘The […]

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Absolut introduces LGBTQ+ themed AI cocktail for Toronto’s queer community

posted Thursday, June 1, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Hospitality (Food & Beverage)

Absolut’s latest Mix Your Neighbourhood campaign makes them the world’s first vodka brand to create visual cocktail art using AI. They have curated a lineup of innovative cocktails inspired by local Toronto neighbourhoods, including The Church-Wellesley Village, which embodies the proud, inclusive, and diverse characteristics of this local area. Like all Toronto neighbourhoods, The Village […]

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Topo Chico’s new vodka based Margarita is now available in Ontario in four delicious flavours

posted Friday, May 19, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Hospitality (Food & Beverage)

Is anything more refreshing than sipping a margarita during summertime? Topo Chico Hard Seltzer has officially released a new variety of flavours in stores across Canada, delivering a nueva way to enjoy a margarita! Chances are, anyone who has travelled to the United States or Mexico, has seen Topo Chico – the mineral water with […]

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Glendalough Wild Botanical Irish Gin’s new elegant bottle design reflects its Irish heritage and smooth taste

posted Thursday, May 18, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Hospitality (Food & Beverage)

Glendalough Wild Botanical Gin’s new bottle design is inspired by the wild beauty of Ireland, that weaves the story of place and people. Created in homage to the bountiful valley of Glendalough in County Wicklow, otherwise known as ‘the Garden of Ireland’, the new bottle has been designed to look as though it has been […]

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