Compass Group Hosts the World’s Largest Culinary Celebration for Chef Appreciation Week
Most of us rarely think about the people cooking behind the scenes — the chefs who fuel hospital wards, campus cafeterias, stadium crowds, and company dining halls. But for one week every September, Compass Group makes sure the spotlight is firmly on them. The global foodservice giant marked Chef Appreciation Week 2025 (September 7–13) with what has grown into the
Martinique Gourmande Festival: A Taste of the Island Across Quebec
Every September, a little slice of Martinique arrives in Quebec, bringing with it the scents of Creole kitchens and the rhythms of Caribbean culture. The Martinique Gourmande Festival, now in its 18th year, runs from September 9 through 21, 2025, turning Montreal and Quebec City into stages for Martinique’s culinary heritage. Known internationally as the Island of Flowers, Martinique is
Latin Food Fest NYC returns: Big flavours, bigger energy
Empanadas, Bad Bunny lookalikes & 70+ food vendors: Latin Food Fest NYC is back. Returning to Brooklyn’s buzzy Industry City from September 13–14, 2025, the two-day Latin Food Fest will feature more than 70 vendors dishing out flavour-packed bites from Argentina to El Salvador. The food is truly worth the visit alone, but this festival is a full-on cultural celebration,
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
Jordan International Food Festival explores the country’s rich food heritage
This summer, Jordan welcomes the world to explore a rich tapestry of flavour, heritage, and culinary innovation at the Jordan International Food Festival (JIFF) 2025, taking place from August 6 – 11, in the vibrant city of Amman. Following the resounding success of its inaugural edition, the festival returns with a renewed vision and this year’s theme: “Gathered.” “Gathered” describes
St. Kitts & Nevis Restaurant Week returns with celebrity line up
The St. Kitts Tourism Authority has announced the return of acclaimed chef, entrepreneur, television personality, and restaurateur, Nyesha Arrington, to the island for the annual St. Kitts & Nevis Restaurant Week. Chef Nyesha will join Chef Stephen Marsham of national descent, who has cooked in some of the most sought-after restaurants in New York City, and a stellar line up of