CANADA’S FOODSERVICE MAGAZINE æ Secrets of the Speakeasy GREAT Culinary Tourism: are you on the map? OUTDOORS MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR HIGH SEASON SEASONAL MENUS & MANTRAS March / April 2017 400009977 menumag.ca If there’s one thing Canadians look forward to, it’s the great Canadian outdoors and the beginning of patio season. Our cover photo is a good reminder that soon we will be saying good-bye to the cold and snow (even Van- couver was shovelling out this year!) and welcoming the arrival of spring. This is the perfect time to refresh and recharge your foodservice operation. Consumers will be venturing out more often, lingering on patios to enjoy a cocktail, and ready to explore new tastes and flavours. The numbers don’t lie: foodservice sales in Canada are about 12% below the annual average in January and February and rise nicely to 9% above the annual average in July and August. It’s not only sun-starved Canadians who are driv- ing this trend; international visitors are hungry for Canadian hospitality too! The number of interna- tional visitors to Canada starts to climb in April and skyrockets by June and July. In total, we welcomed more than 30 million visitors in 2016, and we can ex- pect even more to join us this year for Canada’s 150th birthday celebrations. Restaurants Canada can help you capitalize on the coming busy season, starting with this edition of MENU magazine. Our theme is “The Great Out- doors,” and the pages are packed with expert advice What’s YOUR moment? and inspiration. We also look forward to welcoming Every day, you help Canadians make moments to re- you to RC Show 2017, where you can tap into even member. From moments of joy to moments of giving, more new products, ideas and services. people connect over great food, drink and hospitality. Be sure to check out our digital platforms for more insights and engagement. We’re connecting the entire To celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday, we’re ask- foodservice supply chain every day to advance our ing Canadians to share their favourite restaurant industry and your business. moment. What’s yours? Whether it’s opening your first restaurant, taking a chance on a new employee, If you’re not a member, join us! With a unified voice to giving back in the community, or going the extra mile government and a powerful industry network, we are for a special customer, you’ve got a great story to tell! stronger together. After all, you’re helping to build this country one meal at a time. Showcase your moment through words, pictures or video, and we’ll add it to our Making Moments web- site. And, you could WIN a culinary adventure for two to Yukon, courtesy of Air North! Visit restaurantscanada.org/makingmoments Bill Allen Shanna Munro Chair of the Board President & CEO MARCH / APRIL 2017 MENU 3 March/April 2017 Volume 2 Number 2 BRINGING YOU THE WORLD Didn’t make it to RC Show? You can still explore these pavilion sponsors from Canada and around the world online! SHAKE & SLING The latest in innovative beverages, products, education and competitions! youFLAIR.com, mccain.ca, kitchenaid.ca Labatt’s Beer Garden: featuring Budweiser, Mill Street Brewery, Palm Bay and Stella Artois. labatt.com ONTARIO Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs: presented the best of local food and beverage companies and culinary competitions! foodland.ca, humber.ca, omafra.gov.on.ca CANADA: products presented from coast to coast including the provinces of Manitoba, Alberta, PEI and Quebec, with the chance to WIN a uniquely Canadian trip for two to the Yukon. manitoba.ca, quebec.ca, airnorth.ca MENU is published six times © Copyright 2017. 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[email protected] To read more about our pavilions, features and Publication Mail Agreement exhibitors, please visit rcshow.com No. 400009977 ISSN 2371-4883 4 MENU MARCH / APRIL 2017 37 contents GATHERINGS INSIDE OUT CANADA’S FOODSERVICE MAGAZINE æ 9 Who’s Who 26 Building your patio business Secrets of Event Calendar with tried and true tips the Speakeasy GREAT Culinary Tourism: are you on the map? OUTDOORS MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR HIGH SEASON YOUR STORIES FOOD CHAIN SEASONAL 12 Carr's Oyster Bar 21 Data Privacy & the Law MENUS & MANTRAS Prince Edward Island March / April 2017 400009977 menumag.ca MAIN COURSE LAST CALL 30 Canadian Culinary Tourism 15 Speak Easy and Carry a Vintage Cocktail 6 MENU MARCH / APRIL 2017 5044 46 30 26 BACK OF HOUSE PANTRY 37 Union Square Hospitality Group 46 Ideas & Innovation HR, best practices to the patio Inspiring optimal operations and beyond in your outdoor spaces! 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High Liner at the RC Show Media Preview Chef Charlotte Langley, culinary curator of the RC Show 2017 Saputo's Rocco Auciello and Restaurants Mixologists of the Great Canadian Rye and Ginger at the RC Show Canada's Carol Facca at the RC Show Media Preview Media Preview EVENTS Mar 31-Apr 2 Toronto Food & Drink Market Apr 26-27 North American Summit Toronto, ON On Food Safety Toronto, ON Apr 5 GFS Show Calgary, AB May 2-4 The North American Food Innovation Exhibition / SIAL Lorelyn's Gourmet Desserts at Apr 5 Flanagan Foodservice Annual Toronto, ON the RC Show Media Preview Spring Show, Kitchener, ON May 4-14 Okanagan Wine Festivals Kelowna, BC Apr 6-9 Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) West May 6 We Care Dinner & Awards Gala Vancouver, BC Toronto, ON Apr 7-9 A Taste Of Niagara-on-the-Lake May 9-11 Canadian Produce Marketing Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON Association (CPMA) Convention Toronto, ON Apr 23-24 Bakery Congress 2017 Trade Show & Conference May 29 Terroir Symposium Vancouver, BC Toronto, ON Apr 26 GFS Show TbA Van Mag Awards Restaurants Canada President Quebec, QC Vancouver, Bc and CEO Shanna Munro and Phyllis Carr of Carr's Oyster Bar Apr 26 Flanagan Foodservice Annual Spring Show Visit MenuMag.ca to submit Sudbury, ON your industry event listing. MARCH / APRIL 2017 MENU 9 WRAP UP HAPPINESS IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE SEAFOOD Delighting today’s consumer takes innovation. That’s why we’ve evolved. For years, we’ve been an expert in sourcing quality seafood from around the globe. Now, we’re your trusted partner in delivering new dishes that keep your customers smiling. We’re High Liner Culinary, and we’re here to make seafood the hottest thing on your menu. highlinerculinary.com ™ SEAFOOD IS BETTER © 2017 High Liner Foods. All rights reserved. HIGH2115_WUH_TradeAd_AdResize_Final.indd 1 2017-01-27 1:47 PM THE HOSPITALITY EVENT OF THE YEAR CULINARY CURATOR WHAT IS CANADIAN “Finding inspiration in your cupboards is easy.