Leandro Baldassarre: Toronto’s Iconic Pastaio
Leandro Baldassarre spent 16 years building Famiglia Baldassarre in Toronto on handmade pasta, daily menus and a refusal to take shortcuts.
Interviews
Maxime Gagné: The Art of Passing It On
Here's our profile of Maxime Gagné of Mitch Déli, who's trained more than 2,000 cooks in Montreal.
Frédéric Morin: The backbone of the Joe Beef group
Since the pandemic, Frédéric Morin and Allison Cunningham have acquired most of the shares of the Joe Beef group. Conversation with a legend.
Teo Paul : The Quiet Force behind Toronto’s French Restaurant Empire.
Teo Paul owns five of the most singular rooms in Toronto: Union, Côte de Boeuf, Brasserie Côte, Le Tambour, and Heart's Tavern up north.
Mirko D’Agata: One of the finest pizzaioli in the world
Portrait of the passionate Mirko D'Agata, the talented executive chef of No.900 pizzerias and one of the best pizzaioli in Montreal!
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Ferreira: A Father’s Legacy, Now in His Daughters’ Hands
A portrait of Sandra and Claudia Ferreira — two passionate, strong-willed sisters carrying forward the legacy of a Montreal institution.
Anne-Virginie Schmidt: The Great Passionate Builder
Read exclusive profiles of chefs, restaurateurs, and businesses in Montreal and across Quebec. Today: Anne-Virginie Schmidt.
Florence Pelland-Goyer: hospitality as a playground, wine as a compass
Portrait of Florence Pelland-Goyer, a self-assured woman the industry has seen blossom—and who continues to leave her mark.
Pinôt Boutique Hôtel: A True Love Story
Read exclusive profiles of chefs, restaurateurs, and businesses in Montreal and Quebec: Pinôt Boutique Hôtel.
The Acacia Brothers: the dynamic duo behind Piklìz
Always lively, Piklìz and Rodman perfectly reflect the bond that unites two passionate brothers: Akim and Abdel Acacia.
Anna Maria Vinci: The Taste of Sardinia in Montreal
Before Pasta Pooks, there was Anna Maria Vinci, Luca's aunt. The one who taught him everything about pasta. Here is her inspiring portrait.
Jacob Richler: The Man Behind Canada’s 100 Best
Meet Jacob Richler — journalist, author, and the mind behind Canada's 100 Best — on why local voices matter and honest criticism.
Maria-José and Zoya De Frias: Celebrating Life Through Cuisine
Since June 2016, the de Frias family has owned Le Virunga in the Plateau — a delicious meeting point between Africa and Quebec.
Simone Chevalot: The Woman Even Before the Buvette
A Moving and Insightful Interview with Exceptional Restaurateur Simone Chevalot of the Iconic Buvette Chez Simone
Johanne Martineau: Nourishing Body and Soul with Merci la Vie
Johanne Martineau used to be a public speaker. Today, she is co-owner of Merci la vie, one of the best dining destinations in the Laurentians.
Normand Laprise: Pioneer of Quebec Gastronomy
Portrait of one of Quebec’s greatest chefs: Normand Laprise of the restaurant Toqué!à