Rita DeMontis
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Canadians are facing a food crisis as costs continue to escalate across the country
This isn’t the news we want to read, especially as we head into the Thanksgiving season: Statistics Canada is reporting grocery prices have risen at their fastest rate since 1981, with prices up 10.8% compared with the year before.

Cooler weather means Canadians are getting ready to couple up during cuffing season
Just like pumpkin spice latte is synonymous with autumn, so is cuffing season. Spring isn’t the only time of the year where thoughts turn to relationships – cuffing season is all about getting serious about dating and finding that one true love. Even if it’s temporary.

Canadians seeking conscious consumption to help offset rising cost of living
Canadians are on such a rollercoaster. On the one hand, there’s a sense of hope and renewal as the pandemic loosens its grip on the landscape. On the other hand, we have major economic pressures to contend with.

The Michelin stars arrived in Toronto and conquered a city just waiting for that global recognition
We’ve always known Toronto to be a world class food city. Having the official Michelin Guide finally show up and give the credibility Canada’s culinary industry deserves, seals the deal. And that’s exactly what happened this week, when Michelin officials – with all the pomp and circumstances, and a big, Casper the Friendly Ghost-like mascot in tow – finally revealed who in Toronto would be pinning those coveted stars on their menus.

DEMONTIS: And Toronto's Michelin star winners are ...
After months of agonizing wait, the Michelin Guide has finally revealed who in Toronto will carry the coveted stars next to their names. Following a culinary star-studded event at Evergreen Brick Works on Bayview Ave. on Tuesday night, it can now be shared that 13 restaurants will be receiving stars.

DEMONTIS: Countdown is on for who in Toronto gets coveted Michelin stars
The Toronto International Film Festival has certainly helped put Canada on the map. And now we’re waiting (apologies for the time-worn phrase ) with breathless anticipation for who gets to proudly pin the Michelin star on their menu.

Memories of Royal repasts and meals fit for a queen and king
By now, the shock of the recent passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II may have settled a bit, as the world and her loyal followers prepare for the prescribed period of mourning. It gives one time to pause and reflect on the highlights of this beloved monarch’s life.
