Pino Di Ioia and Tina Serrao, along with Pino’s twin brother Anthony Di Ioia, head Beaver Tails inc..Since 1978, Montreal-based Beaver Tails has been delighting customers across Canada and the US, and in destinations around the world with its namesake pastry. Like many others, they closed their locations during the COVID-19 lock-down. As de-confinement begins…
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Moishes on the front lines during COVID-19
We were delighted to produce this short video showing what Lenny Lighter of Moishes Steakhouse has been doing on behalf on front line workers and the most needy during the COVID-19 shut down. Along with other restaurateurs from Lucille’s Oyster Bar, Ristorante Beatrice, Restaurant Atma, and Leméac, Lenny and his crew have been preparing meals…
Still Good Foods inc.’s Jonathan Rodrigue is seeing the Big Picture during Covid-19
Jonathan Rodrigue founded Still Good Foods out of principle. He was trying to find a way to reduce food waste, which is one of the greatest sources of greenhouse emissions today. The first result is cookies that they sell at retail and online. They’re dedicated to their mission and to changing the way the food…
“Thank you” goes a long way: how Saint-Viateur bagel is serving the public during Covid-19
We’re back to cover the heroic measures being taken by the food industry during the Covid-19 crisis. With society disrupted, they are working harder than ever to ensure that the food we love continues to get to our tables. In the first episode of this special series, we speak with Nick Morena, of Montreal’s iconic…
Creating a beautiful food future: Colombe Saint-Pierre and John Winter Russel set the table. (Live from C2 Montreal 2018)
In this live interview from The Aquarium at C2 Montreal 2018, chefs John Winter Russel of Montreal’s Candide and Colombe Saint-Pierre of Saint Pierre in the lower Saint-Lawrence region of Quebec talk about the importance of creating synergy between restaurateurs, food producers and diners. At the forefront of the revolution in gastronomic creativity that continues…
GQ Magazine’s Alan Richman says Montreal is the best food city in North America.
Alan Richman is a veteran journalist from Philadelphia who began his career as a food writer in Montreal. He went on to write for The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, and People magazine. But his life changed when he became a food writer for GQ Magazine. His work at the magazine won him several…
Noah Bernamoff’s indie spirit guides Mile End Deli, his Montreal-inspired New York City eatery.
Noah Bernamoff started Mile End Deli straight out law school, driven by a courageous DIY spirit and by a desire to bring the Montreal food he’d grown up to the people of Brooklyn and New York City. Today, with other restaurants (including Grand Army,) bagel shops (Black Seed) and even a grocery store in upstate…
Marie-Claude Lortie, Elise Tastet and Ian Harrison – writing about food in the age of disruption. From C2 Montreal 2017.
We were delighted to have three of Montreal’s leading food writers on our show live from the Aquarium at C2 Montreal 2017. Marie-Claude Lortie is a writer for Montreal’s largest-circulation daily newspaper, La Presse. Elise Tastet’s blog Tastet.ca reaches over 1 million users. Ian Harrison was editor and writer for Eater in Montreal before becoming…
Milos’ Costas Spiliadis is a man on a mission
Milos is one of the most respected restaurant brands in the world. A beloved icon of the Montreal scene, it was founded by Costas Spiliadis, who has expanded Milos to New York City, London, Athens and beyond, in six locations around the world. Through it all, he has preserved the integrity and quality of the…
Antonio Park: a true cosmopolitan, driven by a passion for excellence
Antonio Park is one of the most celebrated restaurateur/chefs anywhere, with a growing empire that includes Park, Lavanderia, Marché Park and more. A die-hard Montreal Canadiens fan, he’s a favourite of celebrities like PK Subban and Neal Patrick Harris. A true cosmopolitan with roots in Korea and South America, he speaks six languages, and believes…
