Park Hyatt Toronto’s Global Chef Series Brings the World to Yorkville
A new Global Chef Series at Joni pairs international culinary stars with the hotel’s executive chef for a year of limited-run, cross-continental dining experiences. Toronto’s dining scene is no stranger to big names, but this year Park Hyatt Toronto is thinking globally. The hotel has unveiled a 2026 Global Chef Series at Joni, its signature restaurant, bringing internationally acclaimed chefs
Eataly Brings the Flavours of Cortina d’Ampezzo to North America
Through March 29, Eataly’s North American locations are spotlighting Alpine cuisine inspired by Italy’s storied mountain resort. There’s a certain kind of comfort food that belongs to the mountains: molten cheese, crisp-edged polenta, forest mushrooms and something warming in your glass. This winter, Eataly is tapping into that Alpine menu with a limited-time “Cortina” program across its North American stores,
This Chef-Led Tour of India Goes Beyond the Guidebook
Join an award-winning Canadian mother-daughter duo on a 12-night culinary tour that moves from street-side kebabs to contemporary Mumbai dining. For years, chefs Jasbinder Dosanj and Aman Dosanj have introduced Canadians to the breadth of Indian cuisine through sold-out pop-ups and regional cooking classes in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. Now, the mother–daughter team is bringing that experience to its source.
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The Modern Holiday Recipe Series: Chef Hiram Cassar’s Roast Rack of Pork & Maltese Baked Potatoes
By Jessica Huras As head chef of Fernandõ Gastrotheque, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Malta, Hiram Cassar is known for his elegant, Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. At Christmas, however, he trades the restaurant kitchen for his own, preparing a festive meal for family and friends. Find one of his favourite recipes below. Moving from Michelin-starred menus to home cooking comes easily to Cassar
Holland America Line Unveils Caribbean-Inspired Menus and Cocktails
New island-themed dishes and drinks debut across the cruise fleet this winter. This winter, Holland America Line is transforming its Caribbean sailings into full-fledged culinary journeys. From October 2025 through April 2026, six ships will feature new regionally inspired menus and cocktails celebrating the vibrant flavours of the Caribbean — all crafted with the cruise line’s hallmark focus on fine dining
Martinique’s Homegrown Flavours
From rainforest cacao to beachfront rum tastings, Martinique’s culinary identity is inseparable from the land that feeds it. By Jessica Huras Miles from Martinique’s sandy beaches and sun-splashed coastlines, I find myself deep in the island’s northern rainforest, following a path tangled with hibiscus, heliconia and wild cilantro at Habitation Céron. Founded in 1658 as a sugar plantation, the 75-hectare
Hale Muskoka: A new spot for art, food and fun
A few minutes off Highway 11, tucked into the trees just outside Gravenhurst, a new summer destination is taking root in Muskoka. Hale Muskoka, a five-acre farm turned year-round culture hub, officially opens on August 10, bringing design-forward cabins, live music, local makers and fire pit feasts to cottage country. Picture this: You’re roaming an open-air market filled with handmade
Park Hyatt Toronto’s Global Chef Series Brings the World to Yorkville
A new Global Chef Series at Joni pairs international culinary stars with the hotel’s executive chef for a year of limited-run, cross-continental dining experiences. Toronto’s dining scene is no stranger to big names, but this year Park Hyatt Toronto is thinking globally. The hotel has unveiled a 2026 Global Chef Series at Joni, its signature restaurant, bringing internationally acclaimed chefs
Chef spotlight: Catching up with Alexandra Launay, executive chef, Ladurée, Canada
Alexandra Launay has fond childhood memories of baking cakes with her mother. “I started very early,” she recalls, noting that French labour laws admit employment by those as young as 15. With several family members working in bakeries, Launay grew up in the pastry industry, and later left her hometown to train as a pastry apprentice in Paris, France. Working
Super Bowl, But Make It Chic: 4 Crowd-Pleasing Recipes
If your idea of game-day hosting is a little more Martha Stewart than Tex-Mex layer dip, this menu is for you. Roast Rack of Pork with Rosemary Gravy, Honey Glazes Carrots & Maltese Baked Potatoes Courtesy of Hiram Cassar, chef of Michelin-starred Fernandõ Gastrotheque in Malta. Roast Rack of Pork Ingredients – 1 rack of pork (2.5–3 kg, bone-in) –
Eataly Brings the Flavours of Cortina d’Ampezzo to North America
Through March 29, Eataly’s North American locations are spotlighting Alpine cuisine inspired by Italy’s storied mountain resort. There’s a certain kind of comfort food that belongs to the mountains: molten cheese, crisp-edged polenta, forest mushrooms and something warming in your glass. This winter, Eataly is tapping into that Alpine menu with a limited-time “Cortina” program across its North American stores,