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Top Netflix food documentaries that are inspiring food trends
We’ve written about “The 10 Best Food Documentaries on Netflix” (and that’s a fantastic post), but we wanted to take it one step further. Because many of the latest food documentaries (or docuseries as Netflix calls it) are so engaging, enlightening and inspirational that they must be changing the way we think about food. So … Continue reading Top Netflix food documentaries that are inspiring food trends
TORONTO
Inside the Kitchen: FARMR Eatery and Catering
Situated in Toronto, FARMR uses only the freshest ingredients from Ontario to create healthy delicious meals. The Restaurant FARMR was born out of the simple insight that local food, harvested in season, made simply will yield delicious and nutritious results. The restaurant was created after the partners of FARMR realized that Toronto had the perfect … Continue reading Inside the Kitchen: FARMR Eatery and Catering
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Foodee cities and our favourite cookbooks: Part 2
This is the second half of a two-part blog series on the top local cookbooks—and food trends—in Foodee cities from A to Z across North America. These cities are ones in which Foodee delivers fresh, local meals from owner-operated restaurants right to company cultures. Check out last week’s post, where we dug into everything from … Continue reading Foodee cities and our favourite cookbooks: Part 2
VANCOUVER
Inside the Kitchen: las Tortas
Located in the heart of Cambie Village, las Tortas has been offering the best Mexican Style Sandwiches in Vancouver since 2009. The Restaurant With bright colours and a friendly atmosphere, las Tortas is the perfect spot to grab a unique sandwich with the taste of Mexico in Vancouver. Everyone that tries the food is amazed … Continue reading Inside the Kitchen: las Tortas
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Foodee cities and our favourite cookbooks
Major cities across North America have long been renowned for specific types of cooking. Austin, Texas is known for its spicy Tex Mex and juicy barbeque. Atlanta, Georgia is forever associated with deep fried and super saucy southern-style cooking. While many of the traditional tastes remain, local cuisine is changing rapidly. Dishes are becoming more … Continue reading Foodee cities and our favourite cookbooks
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Wellness trends in workplaces around the world
Sixty-one percent of employees are burned out on the job, according to CareerBuilder. And the top five stress symptoms causing missed work days—and costing businesses billions of dollars annually—are constant fatigue (29%), sleeplessness (26%), aches and pains (24%), high anxiety (23%) and weight gain (18%). That’s why so many companies are rushing to increase their … Continue reading Wellness trends in workplaces around the world
BOULDER ,DENVER
Inside the Kitchen: Next Door Eatery
Since 2011 Next Door Eatery has been the go-to place where friends, family, and co-workers can meet for a quick meal centered around fresh ingredients and good conversation. The Restaurant The Kitchen family of restaurants was co-founded in 2011 by Kimbal Musk, an entrepreneur and restaurateur, and chef Hugo Matheson with the goal of serving … Continue reading Inside the Kitchen: Next Door Eatery
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Lights, camera, action: meet Foxee
As you may (or may not) have noticed, our mascot is a fox. His name is Foxee. We thought we’d take this opportunity to officially introduce you to Foxee, explain our rationale behind the choice and call out some of our other favorite famous foxes throughout history. What are the key characteristics of a fox? … Continue reading Lights, camera, action: meet Foxee
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18 ways to boost your happiness this spring
Spring is a great time to start fresh. Nature does it and so can we. While sometimes it can be hard to shake our winter blues, the spring equinox is a great day to set as day one in our journey toward greater happiness. Here are 18 things you can start doing now in order … Continue reading 18 ways to boost your happiness this spring
VANCOUVER
Inside the Kitchen: Nuba
Situated in the heart of Vancouver, Nuba was founded with the desire to spread the joy of family recipes and has been serving healthy and fresh Lebanese food since 2003. The Restaurant Offering an array of pitas, wraps and plates, Nuba is the perfect place to get a taste of the Middle East without leaving … Continue reading Inside the Kitchen: Nuba
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5 work-life balance hacks
Too many people today are workaholics and they’re sick, tired, unhappy and stressed out. We’ve heard this story before, or some variation of it. Someone is tragically diagnosed with a life-threatening disease, quits his or her job, goes on a bucket-list trip around the world, rekindles lost love and starts something new. Sometimes a miracle even … Continue reading 5 work-life balance hacks
VANCOUVER
Inside the Kitchen: Peqish
Inspired by the challenge of finding delicious and natural food on the go, Peqish opened in 2014 with the goal of delivering clean food devoid of additives and obscure chemicals that are often found in grab-and-go meals. The Restaurant Located in the heart of Vancouver, Peqish serves high quality healthy food for people on the … Continue reading Inside the Kitchen: Peqish
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Compostable vs. recyclable vs. biodegradable
You’ve just finished a fantastic, locally-made meal and are trying to decide what to do with the to-go containers. One to-go box says compostable, the sauce container has a recycled label on the bottom and the cutlery says it’s biodegradable, but it’s still plastic. That’s confusing. Now what? Companies today are more socially responsible and … Continue reading Compostable vs. recyclable vs. biodegradable
AUSTIN
Inside the Kitchen: Lucky’s Puccias
Relocated from Italy, Lucky Sibilla brought the great gift of the puccia (pronounced poo-chah) to the shores of America. Since 2010, he’s been creating hot, fresh Italian sandwiches and feeding them to the denizens of Austin. The Restaurant It’s not often that you find someone who has as much raw passion about their family recipe … Continue reading Inside the Kitchen: Lucky’s Puccias
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The importance of staff meals
If there’s one thing that corporate office culture can learn from restaurants, it’s the importance of a good staff meal. Staff meals, or family meals as they’re so often called, are paramount to the culture of many restaurants. From world renowned restaurants to small mom and pop diners, kitchen and front-of-house staff make it a … Continue reading The importance of staff meals
PITTSBURGH
Inside the Kitchen: South Side BBQ
In the years since July 2013, Pittsburgh has been getting to know the complexity of Carolina style BBQ by way of Southside BBQ Company. Owners and brothers Patrick and Mike Joyce have taken their unique upbringing in the South and are turning it into incredible food from the pitt. The Restaurant When Patrick started working … Continue reading Inside the Kitchen: South Side BBQ
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Why Foodee partnerships work
Restaurants have an ever growing number of meal delivery options to choose from. So what should leading restaurants look for in a delivery partner? And what kind of restaurant partners does a premium corporate delivery service, like Foodee, look for in a partner? At Foodee, we don’t work with just anyone, because we don’t just … Continue reading Why Foodee partnerships work
AUSTIN
Inside the Kitchen: Way South Philly
For anyone in Austin that has had a chance to enjoy a real Philly cheesesteak, you may be familiar with the ever present hunger for the legendary sandwich. Thanks to owner William Pearce, for a little over 6 years Way South Philly has been providing the true hoagie experience. The Restaurant As a Philadelphia native, … Continue reading Inside the Kitchen: Way South Philly
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Is it better to buy local or organic?
If you could buy local produce that’s also organic, you’re laughing all the way to the checkout. You’re supporting local farmers, saving the planet, and raising healthier families. Groceries never tasted so sweet. But when was the last time your grocery store had a bunch of fresh-out-of-the-ground locally farmed organic carrots? Consumers are constantly posed … Continue reading Is it better to buy local or organic?
BOULDER
Inside the Kitchen: Flower Pepper
After immigrating to the US from China, luckily for us, the already established restaurateur Jeff Gao brought his skill and passion with him. Establishing Flower Pepper in 2015, this family affair has been serving up the flavours of Shandong Province. The Restaurant When Jeff Gao started out in the restaurant industry, he was already a … Continue reading Inside the Kitchen: Flower Pepper
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Wellness tips to help you shake the winter blues
You wake up feeling fresh—you’re ready to take on the day. You have a sunny disposition and nothing can stop you. And then you open the curtains. Rain, wind, dark grey skies. It’s a dreary day here in the beginning of February. We all know this kind of day and the feeling it brings. Seasonal … Continue reading Wellness tips to help you shake the winter blues
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Top Food Trends of 2018 that have been around for centuries
The end of 2017 came with its usual wave of upcoming trends and top 10 lists for the new year. During this time, we noticed just how many of this year’s food trends have been around for centuries, if not since the very beginning of humankind. Many of these trends had a recent blip in … Continue reading Top Food Trends of 2018 that have been around for centuries
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Fuel to get your office through the busy season
Is the thought of your busy season overwhelming? We recognize that your office is going to be pulling longer hours than usual, which is why it’s even more important to keep your team focused, energized, and well fed. Don’t let your team skip any meals this season; simply send us your schedule, budget, and we’ll … Continue reading Fuel to get your office through the busy season
AUSTIN
Inside the Kitchen: Monkey Nest Coffee
For the local environmentally minded of Austin, Monkey Nest Coffee has been laying the foundation for a strong community of passionate people since 2009. With a diverse range of original coffees and eclectic meals, Monkey Nest Coffee is serving as an international space for friends, live music, and a great cup of joe. The Restaurant … Continue reading Inside the Kitchen: Monkey Nest Coffee
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Why eating local food is good for you, your community, and your planet
We have so much to learn from local food. How do our bodies react to—and even depend on—nutrients from seasonal food grown locally? What role does food play in building a sense of pride and community in a place? Can local food create and build an everlasting bond between community members, makers and business owners? … Continue reading Why eating local food is good for you, your community, and your planet