#FOOD: RADICI PROJECT JAPANESE TEA CEREMONY EXPERIENCE

Little Italy’s Radici Project (588 College St.) will transform its dining room into a tranquil Japanese tea setting on Sunday, March 22, for one afternoon only. It will be led by tea masters Mika Sato and Satoshi Yoshikawa of Mika, a Toronto-based Japanese botanical and craft studio. The event will run from 12 pm to 1:30 pm, and will introduce guests to ceremonial matcha and premium Japanese teas through guided tastings paired with seasonal bites by Executive Chef Emiliano Del Frate. It is ... Read more

#FOOD: AKIRA BACK OTTAWA SET TO OPEN DOORS IN OTTAWA MARCH 21, 2026

The highly anticipated Ottawa outpost from globally renowned chef and restaurateur Akira Back will officially open to the public on Saturday, March 21, 2026 inside the Fairmont Château Laurier at 1 Rideau Street in the heart of Canada’s capital. The new dining destination will invite guests to experience Back’s signature approach to modern Japanese cuisine with global influences, served in an energetic atmosphere designed for sharing and discovery. The Boardroom, Private Dining ... Read more

#FOOD: DL CHICKEN COMING TORONTO MARCH 20, 2026

Vancouver’s cult-favourite fried chicken brand DL Chicken is officially arriving in Toronto. Founded by hospitality entrepreneur Doug Stephen, the celebrated Nashville hot chicken concept will open its first Toronto location at 538 Manning Avenue at Harbord Street, with a soft opening scheduled for March 20. The licensed restaurant will debut with an intimate 20-seat dining room, with plans to introduce a patio and private dining room in the near future as the concept establishes itself in ... Read more

#FOOD: KRISPY KREME CANADA LAUNCH MAPLE DOUGHNUT

With maple season underway across Canada, Krispy Kreme Canada is celebrating one of the country’s most iconic flavours with its maple doughnut, made with real maple syrup. Available exclusively at Krispy Kreme Canada locations, the maple doughnut is a simple and delicious way for Canadians to enjoy the taste of maple season this March. Whether stopping by after a weekend outing, grabbing a sweet afternoon treat, or adding it to a seasonal food crawl, it’s an easy way to indulge in a ... Read more

#FOOD: MARCH 19, 2026 IS FREE CONE DAY AT DQ

Thursday, March 19th is Free Cone Day, where DQ® Rewards members can receive one FREE small Vanilla cone by redeeming the deal in the DQ Mobile App*. But the fun doesn’t stop there: At participating stores, fans can also opt into ‘Dip it for Kids’ by adding any dip to their cone for $1. All proceeds go directly to local children’s hospitals across Canada through the Children's Miracle Network. What’s raised locally stays local. Every dollar donated at DQ stores goes directly ... Read more

#FOOD: TERROIR SYMPOSIUM RETURNS MAY 27-31, 2026

Terroir Symposium returns to Alberta May 27–31, 2026, for its 20th anniversary, marking two decades as Canada’s most influential gathering of chefs, creators, producers, and food-world thinkers. This milestone edition invites the industry and its community to come together under the theme The Joy of Food — a celebration of the flavours, traditions, and voices that have shaped how we cook, eat, and connect. For the first time, the 2026 program expands across two cities, beginning with ... Read more

#FOOD: RC SHOW 2026 AT THE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE HIGHLIGHTS

The RC Show is back and at a new venue this year, Mississauga's The International Centre (6900 Airport Rd, Mississauga, ON). from March 8-10, 2026! We had an incredible time taking in all the innovation to be experienced at Canada's largest food and hospitality industry event. In fact, 25,000 people are expected at the RC Show this year, with the affair split across five sections of the Centre. There are plenty of opportunities to network, enjoy aisle upon aisle of food and drink ... Read more

#FOOD: FARM BOY’S “FEED THE DREAM” CAMPAIGN WITH IVANIE BLONDIN AND RENATA FAST

Did you guys know Farm Boy was the official grocer for Team Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina? For the past few years they've already been funding and feeding young Ontario athletes as part of their journeys onto the world stage! We're so thrilled to join them at Leaside Memorial Community Gardens for an afternoon of fun as they celebrate their campaign. The Skate & Chat event gave families a chance to enjoy some Farm Boy light bites, ice skate, and connect with some ... Read more

#FOOD: THE CORNSILK ROAD COMING TO TORONTO AT LITTLE SISTER PORTLAND

The Cornsilk Road arrives in Toronto on March 11, 2026 at 7 PM at Little Sister Portland, marking the Canadian debut of the internationally recognized Indigenous-led beverage series founded by award-winning bartender Chockie Tom. Originally launched at Little Red Door in Paris and later presented at Allegory in Washington, D.C., The Cornsilk Road brings together beverage, music, and storytelling through Indigenous leadership. Each edition reflects the place it lands—centering ... Read more

#FOOD: ANTLER TO RE-OPEN FEBRUARY 11, 2026

Antler, the MICHELIN-recognized Dundas West restaurant co-founded by chef Michael Hunter and creative collaborator Jody Shapiro, officially reopens on February 11, 2026 ushering in a new chapter as it marks its ten-year anniversary. Since opening in 2016, Antler has helped define modern Canadian cuisine through its focus on wild, foraged, and locally sourced ingredients. Now, after a brief closure and renovation, the restaurant returns with a broader, more holistic expression of ... Read more