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Table Talk with Rosanna CairaE69. Setting a New StandardIn this episode of Table Talk, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Foodservice and Hospitality speaks with Kris Hall, founder of the London-England based Burnt Chef Project and Imrun Texeira, chef and Canadian ambassador of the project. The two speak about the impressive growth of this important movement that aims to tackle the stigma of mental health within the global hospitality industry, while improving the industry and the health of those that work within it.2023-09-211h 00

Checking In with Rosanna CairaE42. At Your ServiceIn this episode of Checking In, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Hotelier magazine, speaks with Carlos Ng and Jeremiah Tomas, two of this year’s KML Top 30-under-30 winners. The duo discuss their career trajectories, why they chose to work in the hospitality industry, and their views on how the industry can be improved to make it more appealing for today and tomorrow’s employees.2023-06-2951 min

Table Talk with Rosanna CairaE68. A Passion for CookingIn this episode of Table Talk, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Foodservice and Hospitality speaks with two of KML’s recent Top 30 under 30 winners about what made them want to become chefs, their love for the hospitality industry and what can be improved to make hospitality the industry of choice.2023-06-2744 min

Table Talk with Rosanna CairaE67. The Shifting MarketplaceIn this episode of Table Talk, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Foodservice and Hospitality magazine, speaks with Vince Sgabellone, of Circana (formerly the NPD Group) about how the foodservice industry is faring, where growth is taking place and the post-pandemic trends that are changing the landscape of the foodservice and hospitality industry.2023-05-2948 min

Checking In with Rosanna CairaE41. Leading with CareIn this episode of Checking In, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Hotelier magazine, speaks with Tim Reardon, general manager of the Sheraton Centre Hotel Toronto. The award-winning hotelier speaks about the Sheraton’s recent re-positioning, his advocacy work as Chair of the Greater Toronto Hotel Association, and his guiding and passionate belief in putting people first.2023-05-1947 min

Checking In with Rosanna CairaE40. Growing the BrandIn this episode of Checking In, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Hotelier magazine speaks with Mark Willis, the new CEO of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts worldwide and Yigit Sezgin, Fairmont’s Chief Brand & Commercial Officer. The two leaders speak about their parent company’s [ACCOR] recent structural changes, what those changes mean to how the company operates and runs its 40+ brands, and more specifically, the company’s plans to grow the Fairmont brand globally.2023-04-241h 03

Table Talk with Rosanna CairaE66. Money MattersIn this episode of Table Talk, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Foodservice and Hospitality speaks with Jacob Mancini, VP, Restaurants & Breweries with Canadian Western Bank, (CWB) about the state of the industry, the possibility of an impending recession and what restaurant operators can expect when dealing with the banking community in 2023.2023-04-2148 min

Checking In with Rosanna CairaE39. Building AssetsIn this episode of Checking In, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Hotelier magazine speaks with Geoff Allan, president of Montreal-based Project Capital Management about his company’s various property development mandates, the impact of the pandemic on the hotel industry and on real-estate projects and his entrepreneurial zeal to deliver excellence on all operational and development fronts.2023-04-031h 08

Table Talk with Rosanna CairaE65. Changing the NarrativeIn this episode of Table Talk, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Foodservice and Hospitality magazine speaks with chef/restaurateur Trevor Lui about the challenges of running a restaurant post pandemic, about his entrepreneurial dream of creating unique dining experiences and about his role as co-founder of Quell, an agency representing food and drink talent with a focus on broadening BIPOC work and leadership.2023-03-1653 min

Checking In with Rosanna CairaE38. The Path to SuccessIn this special episode of Checking In, marking International Women’s Day, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Hotelier magazine speaks with three women leaders from the hotel investment/brokerage /consulting fields (Robin McCluskie from Colliers International; Carrie Russell from HVS, and Rebecca Godfrey from CBRE). The trio of women discuss their unique trajectories, how they managed to achieve success working in a male-dominated industry and how they managed to break barriers along the way.2023-03-081h 08

Checking In with Rosanna CairaE37. The Art of HospitalityIn this episode of Checking In, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Hotelier magazine speaks with Rocco Bova, former hotelier, and international consultant specializing in boutique hotel operations. Bova speaks about the state of the hotel industry post-COVID, the pervasive labour shortages impacting hotels everywhere, as well as a new revolutionary hospitality concept he’s launched called “My Humble House,” that promises to change the hotel business model.2023-03-0359 min

Table Talk with Rosanna CairaE64. Champions of Canadian CuisineIn this episode of Table Talk, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Foodservice and Hospitality speaks with Chefs Jamie Kennedy and Michael Stadtlander, two of Canada’s most well-known chefs, who were instrumental in helping to develop Canadian Cuisine as well as the use of organic, sustainable and locally sourced foods while promoting the farm-to-table experience. The duo speak about their rise to fame, their role in shaping culinary activism and the state of today’s industry.2023-02-241h 15

Checking In with Rosanna CairaE36. Always LearningIn this episode of Checking In, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Hotelier magazine speaks with Kristy Adams, professor and Program Coordinator, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Humber College, about the various changes and innovations made at the college since the pandemic, the school’s efforts to work with the industry to solve current challenges such as the labour shortage and future plans to ensure the continued delivery of quality education.2023-01-2455 min

Table Talk with Rosanna CairaE63. Finding the Right FitIn this episode of Table Talk, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Foodservice and Hospitality magazine speaks with Scott Bellhouse, president of Bellhouse Hospitality about the current recruitment challenges being faced in the hospitality industry, how the pandemic exacerbated an already challenging area, and what operators can do to find and retain candidates.2023-01-1847 min

Table Talk with Rosanna CairaE62. A Journey of LearningIn this episode of Table Talk, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Foodservice and Hospitality magazine speaks with Vancouver chef/restaurateur Vikram Vij about the changes fuelled by the pandemic, the impact on his restaurants and the lessons learned by having to re-structure his business to move forward in a post-pandemic world.2022-12-1948 min

Checking In with Rosanna CairaE35. Ready, Willing and AbleIn this episode of Checking In, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Hotelier magazine speaks with Anne Marie Johns, GM of the Fairmont Tremblant and Andre Pereira, director of Marketing and Communications at Giant Steps Montreal, a specialized school for autistic students and an Inclusion advocacy group about the recent autism-inclusive hiring initiative launched at the Fairmont Tremblant and Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth that will see more people on the spectrum hired for hotel jobs.2022-12-1546 min

Table Talk with Rosanna CairaE61. Coming TogetherIn this episode of Table Talk, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Foodservice and Hospitality magazine speaks with Rudi Fischbacher, Dean of Toronto’s George Brown College Centre for Hospitality and Culinary Arts about his new role as Dean, his plans for continuing to deliver quality education and his views on how the industry and the college system can better work together to deliver quality education to today’s students and tomorrow’s leaders.2022-11-2449 min

Checking In with Rosanna CairaE34. Speaking UpIn this episode of Checking In, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Hotelier magazine speaks with Trina Notman, vice-president of Marketing/Communications for Accent Inns. Notman speaks about the importance of supporting and standing up for women and for all marginalized individuals as well as the need to create safe havens for all employees.2022-11-1541 min

Table Talk with Rosanna CairaE60. Creating a Safer WorkplaceIn this episode of Table Talk, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Foodservice and Hospitality speaks with Hassel Aviles, director of the non-profit organization Not 9 to 5 about the importance of challenging old systems to create a safer work environment where the voices of employees are heard and where mental health challenges are minimized.2022-09-2654 min

Checking In with Rosanna CairaE33. The Lap of LuxuryIn this episode of Checking In, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Hotelier speaks with Simon Cooper, renowned hotelier and now president of Simon Cooper and Associates about his long tenure in the hospitality industry both in Canada as former president of Marriott Hotels of Canada, and internationally as COO of Ritz Carlton. Cooper discusses the state of the industry in the COVID era, the growth of the luxury segment and the importance of hospitality as a career choice.2022-09-0657 min

Table Talk with Rosanna CairaE59. Stronger than EverIn this episode of Table Talk, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Foodservice and Hospitality, speaks with Nick Di Donato, president and CEO of Liberty Entertainment Group, about how his company has overcome the challenges experienced during the pandemic through a renewed commitment to focus on its core business while taking care of its staff.2022-08-2937 min

Table Talk with Rosanna CairaE58. Creating a Safe HavenAs part this episode of this episode of Table Talk, Rosanna Caira, editor of Foodservice and Hospitality speaks with Chris Locke, executive chef of Toronto’s Marben Restaurant. Locke speaks about his food philosophy and evolution as a chef, the myriad changes spurred by the lingering pandemic, and his journey to be a better leader while creating a more welcoming and hospitable environment for his team.2022-07-301h 05

Table Talk with Rosanna CairaE57. Staying Ahead of the CurveIn this episode of Table Talk, Rosanna Caira, editor of Foodservice and Hospitality speaks with Kyle Brown, co-founder of Unified Data Labs and an established entrepreneur specializing in food and information technology. The discussion focuses on the role that data analysis can play in better understanding the complex foodservice market while also helping operators effectively build their business.2022-06-2143 min

Table Talk with Rosanna CairaE56. Higher LearningIn this edition of Table Talk, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Foodservice and Hospitality speaks with a quartet of educators about the state of hospitality education in Canada, examining how the pandemic forced major shifts in the delivery model of education to today’s students and what that means for tomorrow’s leaders and the hospitality industry.2022-06-151h 24

Checking In with Rosanna CairaE32. Women in LeadershipIn this episode of Checking In, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Hotelier magazine speaks with a trio of female leaders (Roz Winegrad, Laura Pallotta and Brenda Rodricks) at Marriott Hotels Canada about their career trajectories, how they broke barriers to achieve success and the opportunities and possibilities for women in the hospitality industry.2022-05-301h 00

Table Talk with Rosanna CairaE55. Advocating for ChangeIn this episode of Table Talk, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Foodservice and Hospitality magazine speaks with chef/educator Bashir Munye about being a passionate advocate for promoting quality foods representative of Toronto’s multi-cultural community and his quest to make the foodservice and hospitality industry a more diverse, better and equitable industry.2022-05-101h 01

Checking In with Rosanna CairaE31. The Spirit of AlbertaIn this episode of Checking In, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Hotelier magazine speaks with David Goldstein, president and CEO of Travel Alberta about the continuing efforts of his company to promote the western province as a place that features more than moose, mountains and Mounties, but rather as a place where nature comes together with the urban and urbane experience.2022-05-0249 min

Table Talk with Rosanna CairaE54. A Love of CookingIn this episode of Table Talk, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Foodservice and Hospitality, speaks with chef Imrun Texeira about his passion for the culinary arts, his new business curating menus for consumers in their own homes, and about his desire to make the industry a more hospitable and healthier place in which to work.2022-04-1152 min

Checking In with Rosanna CairaE30. From Surviving to ThrivingIn this episode of Checking In, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Hotelier, speaks with Jonathan Lund, regional vice-president, Operations, of IHG Hotels and Resorts about the lingering effects of the pandemic and how it’s shaped the hotel industry as well as the hope, optimism and excitement for the future as consumers start to once again travel.2022-04-0849 min

Checking In with Rosanna CairaE29. Working TogetherIn this episode of Checking In, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Hotelier magazine, speaks with Christopher Bloore, president and CEO of the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario, (TIAO) about the various initiatives and work his association has undertaken to help Ontario’s tourism industry get moving again after two years of dealing with COVID-19. 2022-03-1754 min

Table Talk with Rosanna CairaE53. Leading with PurposeIn this episode of Table Talk, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Foodservice and Hospitality magazine, speaks with Matt Rolfe, coach, speaker, author, and entrepreneur about the importance of building high-performing teams and creating a winning culture through solid leadership and communication.2022-03-0357 min

Checking In with Rosanna CairaE28. The Original OriginalIn this episode of Checking In, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Hotelier magazine speaks with Keith Henry, president and CEO of the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada, about his efforts to help promote Indigenous owned and operated tourism businesses while helping to educate and advance greater awareness of Indigenous culture.2022-02-1753 min

Table Talk with Rosanna CairaE52. Forging her Own PathIn this episode of Table Talk, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Foodservice and Hospitality speaks with Suzanne Barr, chef and social advocate about the state of the foodservice industry and the barriers she’d had to overcome to find her way in the culinary world.2022-02-021h 04

Table Talk with Rosanna CairaE51. Under one RoofIn this episode of Table Talk, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Foodservice and Hospitality magazine speaks with Adam Armelad and Oren Boravitch, co-founders of Kitchen Hub, Canada’s first Virtual Food Hall about how ghost kitchens are revolutionizing the takeout industry in Canada and the benefits and opportunities of having various food brands located under one roof.2022-01-1857 min

Checking In with Rosanna CairaE27. Sense of PlaceIn this episode of Checking In, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Hotelier magazine speaks with Phillip Haller, vice-president Brand Marketing of Rocco Forte Hotels in London, England, about the company’s continued growth and expansion amid a lingering pandemic.2021-12-2248 min

Checking In with Rosanna CairaE26. Build Back BetterIn this episode of Checking In, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Hotelier magazine, speaks with James Hague, general manager of Baker Creek Mountain Resort in Banff National Park, and a member of the Charming Inns & Hotels of Alberta collective, about how the past 19 months have impacted his resort and what he and his team are doing to build back better as we move into recovery mode.2021-12-1447 min

The Service CenterRosanna Caira - The power of storytelling and passionDrop me a text![Episode 7]Rosanna Caira is the Editor & Publisher at Kostuch Media Ltd, which produces both ‘Foodservice and Hospitality’ and ‘Hotelier Magazine’. She has observed, reported on, and celebrated the Canadian hospitality industry for 40 years, from showcasing emerging talent with the ‘Top 30-Under-30’ awards to spotlighting excellence with the Pinnacle Awards. Rosanna is a highly respected industry voice, surfacing stories that highlight the diverse quality of hospitality in Canada. Most recently, she co-founded WithOrg.com, for Women in Tourism and Hospitality, an organization focused on empowering female leaders and closing the g...2021-12-1059 min

Checking In with Rosanna CairaE25. Passion ProjectIn this episode of Checking In, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Hotelier magazine, speaks with Bonnie Strome, GM of the Park Hyatt Toronto about the recent re-opening of the iconic Toronto landmark and the challenges and opportunities of overseeing a luxury property in this new COVID-19 era.2021-11-1144 min

Checking In with Rosanna CairaE24. Attract, Retain & RewardIn this episode of Checking In, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Hotelier magazine, speaks with James Lockhart, president of Group Lockhart, about the growing importance of providing professional solutions to meet the HR goals of hospitality clients who want to attract, reward and retain quality employees.2021-10-2151 min

Table Talk with Rosanna CairaE50. The Power of PizzaIn this episode of Table Talk, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Foodservice and Hospitality speaks with Domenic Primucci, president of Pizza Nova about the changes fueled by the pandemic, how the business continues to grow and evolve and what future opportunities might look like in the post-pandemic landscape.2021-10-151h 03

Checking In with Rosanna CairaE23. Marketing MattersIn this episode of Checking In, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Hotelier magazine, speaks with Dorothy Dowling, vice-president and Chief Marketing Officer of Best Western Hotels, about the importance of marketing, branding and strategic partnerships, as well as evolving guests’ needs, while also dealing with the changes fuelled across the hotel industry around the world by the COVID pandemic.2021-10-0756 min

Table Talk with Rosanna CairaE49. Building the BrandIn this episode of Table Talk, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Foodservice and Hospitality speaks to Toronto celebrity chef Matt Basile, founder of Fidel Gastro’s, about the challenges and opportunities of starting an underground sandwich pop up to an internationally recognized food brand.2021-07-271h 02

Checking In with Rosanna CairaE22. Designing SuccessIn this episode of Checking In, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Hotelier magazine speaks with the trio of designers (Boris Mathias, Tatiana Sheveleva and Loris Ognibene) at Chapi Chapo to find out how their love of design and travel brought them together to create an award-winning multi-disciplinary design company that works with local and global artisans to develop distinctive expressions for some of the hotel industry’s elite brands.2021-07-1450 min

Table Talk with Rosanna CairaE48. The Dynamics of PricingIn this episode of Table Talk, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Foodservice and Hospitality speaks with Frazer Nagy, tech entrepreneur and president of Transparent Kitchen, about the importance of pricing your physical table real estate to ensure a profitable restaurant model.2021-07-0648 min

Table Talk with Rosanna CairaE47. The Road to (Food) RecoveryIn this episode of Table Talk, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Foodservice and Hospitality speaks with Lori Nickels, CEO of Second Harvest about her company’s social and environmental justice issues related to food recovery and how she has help build a local food charity that distributes healthy food into a national food support network.2021-06-1441 min

Table Talk with Rosanna CairaE46. A Roller Coaster RideIn this episode of Table Talk, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Foodservice and Hospitality speaks with Adrian Niman, founder and executive chef of Toronto’s Food Dudes, about the ups and downs of running a successful restaurant and catering company through by the lingering COVID-19 pandemic.2021-05-3051 min

Checking In with Rosanna CairaE21. Staying PowerIn this episode of the Checking In podcast, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Hotelier magazine, speaks with Edwin Frizzell, GM of the Fairmont Royal York and regional vice-president, Central Canada, AccorHotels, and chair of the Greater Toronto Hotel Association. Find out how this successful and award-winning hotelier has dealt with the varied challenges of operating one of Canada’s largest iconic hotel properties through the lingering pandemic.2021-05-051h 02

Table Talk with Rosanna CairaE45. Thinking outside the Pizza BoxIn this episode of Table Talk, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Foodservice and Hospitality magazine, speaks with Rocco Agostino, co-owner of Toronto’s Pizzeria Libretto and owner of Enoteca Sociale about how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted his restaurants and how he’s been able to become more innovative in the face of adversity.2021-04-2042 min

Table Talk with Rosanna CairaE44. NEXT LevelIn this episode of Table Talk, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Foodservice and Hospitality speaks with Chef Michael Blackie of NEXT restaurant in Ottawa about his unique and creative approach to marketing his restaurant during the difficult days of the pandemic.2021-03-251h 02

Table Talk with Rosanna CairaE43. Raising the BarIn this episode of Table Talk, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Foodservice and Hospitality, speaks with Christina Veira, general manager of Bar Mordecai in Toronto, about her varied experiences in the hospitality industry -- from being a spirits educator with WSET, a consultant and a restaurant general manager to being one of the 100 most influential figures in the global bar industry.2021-03-181h 07

Table Talk with Rosanna CairaE42. Elevating the Guest ExperienceIn this episode of Table Talk, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Foodservice and Hospitality magazine, speaks with David Hopkins, president of The Fifteen Group Consultancy, about how COVID-19 is changing the restaurant experience and guest expectations.2021-03-1145 min

Checking In with Rosanna CairaE20. Fuelling CreativityIn this episode of Checking In, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Hotelier magazine speaks with a trio of Toronto hoteliers (Konrad Gstrein, Four Seasons; Nancy Munzar Kelly of the Shangri La Toronto and Tim Terceira of the St. Regis) to discuss how their luxury properties have been forced to re-invent themselves in light of the ongoing pandemic.2021-03-041h 03

Table Talk with Rosanna CairaE41. Situation CriticalIn this episode of Table Talk, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Foodservice and Hospitality magazine speaks with restaurateur Hal Roback about how COVID-19 fuelled the permanent closure of his popular and successful Frankie Tomatto's in Markham, Ont.2021-03-0436 min

Table Talk with Rosanna CairaE40. Investing in ExcellenceIn this episode of Table Talk, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Foodservice and Hospitality magazine, speaks with Daniel Hadida, chef at The Restaurant at Pearl Morisette in Jordan Station, in the heart of the Niagara region, about his guiding motivation to create a restaurant that delights restaurant goers while challenging the status quo.2021-02-251h 11

Checking In with Rosanna CairaE19. Changes and ChallengesIn this episode of Checking In, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Hotelier magazine, speaks with Ryan Killen, GM of the Annex Hotel in Toronto about how his micro hotel has adapted to the challenges of COVID-19 and how the pandemic continues to fuel changes in all aspects of the hotel operation.2021-02-1840 min

Table Talk with Rosanna CairaE39. Time for ChangeIn this episode of Table Talk, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Foodservice and Hospitality, speaks with three leading independent restaurant operators and chefs (Donna Dooher, Carl Heinrich and Patrick Saurette) about the impacts of COVID on their businesses and the need for change across the Canadian foodservice landscape.2021-02-181h 02

Table Talk with Rosanna CairaE38. Food ForwardIn this episode of Table Talk, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Foodservice and Hospitality magazine, speaks with Dan Morrow, vice-president, Food & Beverage, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment to examine how the iconic sports and entertainment complex has dealt with the impacts of COVID-19 and how the MLSE team is navigating a new NHL season amidst a different world.2021-02-1144 min

Checking In with Rosanna CairaE18. The Top 30 under 30 Awards RoundtableIn this edition of Checking In, Rosanna Caira, Editor & Publisher of Kostuch Media Ltd. and Bruce McAdams, Associate Professor, of Hospitality, Food & Tourism Management at the University of Guelph, moderate a panel of this year's Top-30-under-30 winners as Kostuch Media celebrates achievement and excellence in the industry's young professionals. The Top 30 recognition program was established in 2006 by the Ontario Hostelry Institute, under the guidance of J. Charles Grieco, to recognize young professionals in Canada who have made an outstanding contribution early in their professional careers.2021-02-091h 22

Table Talk with Rosanna CairaE37. The Top 30 under 30 Awards RoundtableIn this edition of Table Talk, Rosanna Caira, Editor & Publisher of Kostuch Media Ltd. and Bruce McAdams, Associate Professor, of Hospitality, Food & Tourism Management at the University of Guelph, moderate a panel of this year's Top-30-under-30 winners as Kostuch Media celebrates achievement and excellence in the industry's young professionals. The Top 30 recognition program was established in 2006 by the Ontario Hostelry Institute, under the guidance of J. Charles Grieco, to recognize young professionals in Canada who have made an outstanding contribution early in their professional careers.2021-02-091h 22

Table Talk with Rosanna CairaE36. In Search of HospitalityIn this episode of Table Talk, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Foodservice and Hospitality magazine, speaks with Andy Hickl-Szabo, professor at George Brown College in Toronto, to examine some of the structural problems that exist in the foodservice and hospitality industry and what can be done to fix them.2021-02-0457 min

Checking In with Rosanna CairaE17. Moving ForwardIn this episode of the Checking In podcast, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Hotelier magazine speaks with Eve Pare, president and CEO of the Montreal Hotel Association to discuss how the province’s hotel industry has been impacted by the lingering COVID-19 pandemic, what the association is doing to help its members through the crisis, and what the next three months might look like as we deal with a second wave of COVID-19.2021-01-2843 min

Table Talk with Rosanna CairaE35. The Empathetic EntrepreneurIn this episode of Table Talk, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Foodservice and Hospitality magazine, speaks with Mohamad Fakih, president of Paramount Fine Foods to examine how his company has dealt with the burden of the pandemic while continuing his philanthropic quest to help the community.2021-01-2850 min

Table Talk with Rosanna CairaE33. Responding to ChangeIn this episode of Table Talk, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Foodservice and Hospitality magazine, speaks with Susan Senecal, president and CEO of A&W Restaurants to examine how the QSR company has navigated the COVID-19 crisis and how the year ahead is shaping up.2021-01-2053 min

Table Talk with Rosanna CairaE32. Lending a HandIn this episode of the Table Talk, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Foodservice and Hospitality magazine speaks with Todd Barclay, president and CEO of Restaurants Canada about how COVID-19 has impacted the association’s membership and what the association is doing to advocate for its membership base.2021-01-1351 min

Checking In with Rosanna CairaE14. Hospitality HeroesIn this episode of Checking In, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Hotelier magazine and Amy Bostock, managing editor, speak with this year’s Hospitality Heroes as part of a webcast Roundtable, highlighting the community initiatives introduced by 11 hospitality leaders during this year’s COVID-19 pandemic.2020-12-171h 40

Table Talk with Rosanna CairaE31. Hospitality HeroesIn this episode of Table Talk, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Foodservice and Hospitality magazine and Amy Bostock, managing editor, speak with this year’s Hospitality Heroes as part of a webcast Roundtable, highlighting the community initiatives introduced by 11 hospitality leaders during this year’s COVID-19 pandemic.2020-12-171h 40

Table Talk with Rosanna CairaE30. Survival ModeIn this episode of Table Talk, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Foodservice and Hospitality magazine speaks with Tony Elenis, president and CEO of the Ontario Restaurant, Hotel, Motel Association and Ian Tostenson, president of the B.C. Restaurant Association to assess how COVID-19 has impacted their membership and what the associations are doing to advocate for their members as well as educate the government with regard to surviving through this lingering pandemic.2020-12-1054 min

Table Talk with Rosanna CairaE29. Saving HospitalityIn this episode of Table Talk, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Foodservice and Hospitality magazine, speaks with John Sinopoli, president of the Ascari Group to examine how his restaurant company has dealt with the impact of the COVID-19 crisis and about his efforts to found SAVE HOSPITALITY.2020-12-0347 min

Table Talk with Rosanna CairaE28. Food for ThoughtIn this episode of Table Talk, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Foodservice and Hospitality speaks with Christine Couvelier, president of Culinary Concierge about food trends, and how COVID-19 is changing our relationship with food both as consumers and as restaurant goers.2020-11-2647 min