A massive psychic and cultural shift is being forced on Canadians. PEI is no longer the spud capital of the land. It’s a development I never thought I’d see in my lifetime. But the Island Province can still be proud of its reputation for quality…Read More →
It was bad enough that outfits such as Ticketmaster and StubHub found a way to corner the market on show tickets. But now, brokers are cornering the market on luxe resto reservations. And two NY state law-makers are on the case…Read More →
America’s largest seafood resto chain, Red Lobster is closing one in every 7 of its loca-tions to raise cash. The company has failed to find a buyer to save it from bankruptcy, after an all-you-can-eat promotion bit back at it ferociously…Read More →
That’s a timely and contentious question. But some serious researchers say junk food ad-diction is eerily similar to drug abuse. And as such, should be treated using the same meth-ods. Does this mean we’ll soon see 12-step programs for obesity treatment?Read More →
I had to stop and read the story as it scrolled past me on the food newswire list. A humble taco stand getting a Michelin star? There had to be some catch, some twisty ending. But, no! El Califa de León in Mexico City really is an international dining treasure!Read More →
Panera is dropping its controversial Charged Lemonade drinks from its menu. After months of scrambling to save the menu item – and its corporate reputation. Marking the final chap-ter in a sad tale of miscalculation and misin-terpretation…Read More →
The Loblaw’s Boycott has now reached it’s half-way mark. With no sign of price reduc-tions. The protesters say they’ve made some inroads in discussions with the company. But the company isn’t saying anything. Have you joined the Great Stay-Away Fray?Read More →
The first shipment of humanitarian aid to Gaza, landed via the US military’s floating dock, has arrived. But many times more food and medical supplies are required to meet the needs of 2.3 million starving Palestinians facing a ‘famine catastrophe’…Read More →