Marc-André Jetté and Mila Rishkova: a success story in both love and business
Partners in life and in business, Mila Rishkova and Marc-André Jetté have quietly built one of Montréal’s most remarkable success stories in the restaurant industry.
Interviews
Jalil Bokhari & Emma Tanaka: Finding Their Voice at Jamil’s Chaat House
Inside the pop-up years, the pandemic kitchen, and the tiny Queen West space where Jalil Bokhari and Emma Tanaka built a home for Pakistani food.
Barbode Soudi: the fine dining soldier who chose chicken
He helped run Canada's number one restaurant. Then Barbode Soudi opened a charcoal chicken counter in Toronto.
Marvin Palomo: The Honest Cooking That Built Liliana
Chef Marvin Palomo opened Liliana on a stretch of Queen West most had written off. A year later, the 30-seat restaurant is booked months out.
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.
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.