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DENVER
Inside the Kitchen: Lazo Empanadas
Lazo Empanadas has been feeding downtown Colorado with delicious empanadas since 2016. Inspired by the owner’s Argentinian roots, the empanadas are perfectly cooked and baked with love. The Restaurant Lazo Empanadas started in 2016 by founder and CEO Francois Saber after he noticed that empanadas were becoming trendy and there was a gap in the … Continue reading Inside the Kitchen: Lazo Empanadas
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Why are farmer’s markets so popular in North America?
Did you know that farmers who sell locally create 13 full-time jobs per one million in revenue—versus 3 jobs for those who don’t sell locally? Not only do farmers markets stimulate local economies, they also preserve farmlands that would have been lost to development, increase people’s access to local food and support healthier communities. It’s … Continue reading Why are farmer’s markets so popular in North America?
AUSTIN
Inside the Kitchen: Waterloo Ice House
Austin’s food scene would not be complete without mentioning the restaurant staple that is Waterloo Ice House. Together with its warm and upbeat environment, excellent customer service, and of course, mouth-wateringly delicious food, Waterloo Ice House has successfully combined all of the elements that make a restaurant truly phenomenal. The Restaurant The first Waterloo Ice … Continue reading Inside the Kitchen: Waterloo Ice House
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The good (and bad) news about juice cleanses
It’s officially swimsuit season and some of us aren’t feeling ready to flaunt our winter curves on the beach. For many of us, getting back to our beach bods means pulling out the bicycle, eating more fruits and vegetables and less heavy carbs, and hitting the gym. We might also be curious about just how … Continue reading The good (and bad) news about juice cleanses
AUSTIN
Inside the Kitchen: Kesos Taco House
Located in downtown Austin, Kesos Taco House is known for their delicious Mexican food and their wide assortment of tacos topped with their famous queso. The Restaurant Jhonatan Aldama started Kesos Taco House after dreaming of starting his own business. After a lot of brainstorming through college about what his restaurant would offer, Jhonatan decided … Continue reading Inside the Kitchen: Kesos Taco House
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Doughnuts, World War I and The Great Depression
First off, Happy National Doughnut Day! Hopefully, you’re celebrating today the modern way, chewing on a free and delicious doughy treat covered in chocolate, sprinkles or some combination of mouth-watering flavours. These holy treats have been raising spirits and signifying happier times for a very long time. Since World War I, to be exact. Before … Continue reading Doughnuts, World War I and The Great Depression
VANCOUVER
Inside the Kitchen: Chickpea
Inspired by the owners’ Mediterranean roots, Chickpea serves delicious and healthy food prepared with love in the heart of Vancouver. The Restaurant Good food has always been an essential part of the owners’ lives. Both men are originally from Israel and their heritage is reflected in the flavours of their food. Rotem left home in … Continue reading Inside the Kitchen: Chickpea
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Tips & Tricks to following the Mediterranean Diet
Back in the 1950s, an American scientist noticed that people in the poorest areas and smallest towns of southern Italy were generally healthier than the richest people in New York at the time. This is when the nutritional value of the Mediterranean diet was discovered—and our very first “Food Pyramid” was created. But we didn’t … Continue reading Tips & Tricks to following the Mediterranean Diet
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12 Impressive Facts on the Food Truck Industry
Food trucks, like Bark and the Bite, are serving up something fresh, local, authentic, hip, convenient and hot—all in one quick and tasty dining experience. And it’s not just a fad. The food truck industry has been growing for years into the viable market segment that it is today. Let’s take a look at the statistics … Continue reading 12 Impressive Facts on the Food Truck Industry
COLUMBUS
Inside the Kitchen: TRISM
Located in the heart of Columbus, TRISM is an innovative mix of a funky eatery and bar and a unique event space. Whether you’re looking for a delicious and affordable meal or a venue to host your next event, TRISM is the perfect spot. The Restaurant The owners of TRISM are committed to the customers … Continue reading Inside the Kitchen: TRISM
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Looking for a snack? Canada’s got your cravings covered
Consumers are hungry for snacks—and healthy ones at that. The snack industry is going global, growing US$3.4 billion worldwide in just 2017. Between 2012 and 2016, the industry has grown at a compound annual growth rate of 10%. And we’re not talking about the classically low-quality, unhealthy on-the-go snacks either. Consumers aren’t interested in trading … Continue reading Looking for a snack? Canada’s got your cravings covered
BOULDER
Inside the Kitchen: Zeal
Known for “food for enthusiasts” Zeal has been serving delicious and healthy food for people of all lifestyles since 2014. The Restaurant Zeal was started when founder and CEO Wayde Jester was tired of having to compromise on food quality when looking for a place to eat with his daughters. He believed there was a … Continue reading Inside the Kitchen: Zeal
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The best ice cream shops in Foodee cities
What better way to celebrate spring’s rising temperatures and budding cherry blossoms than with a nostalgic scoop of ice cream? Want something a little wilder than the classics? This list of the best ice cream shops in Foodee cities includes some crazy colour, flavour and ingredient combinations, the most Instagrammable ice cream treats you’ve ever … Continue reading The best ice cream shops in Foodee cities
VANCOUVER
Inside the Kitchen: Styo
Since 2014, Styo Desserts have been providing delicious and healthy one-of-a-kind parfaits and waffles. The Restaurant It took the masterminds behind Styo Desserts uncountable batches of frozen yogurt to land on the perfect recipe but when they did they opened their first shop on Denman Street in 2014. Styo was started after the two co-founders … Continue reading Inside the Kitchen: Styo
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Top 5 summertime food trends for 2018
We can’t wait for summer and all it has to offer. It’s a beautiful time of year for the freshest, juiciest, local ingredients and classically summery colours. But this year, we’re going all-natural. Think pink because of the garden-picked flowers infused in an iced tea drink or BBQ burgers dripping its plant-based fat onto the … Continue reading Top 5 summertime food trends for 2018
VANCOUVER
Inside the Kitchen: Whiskey Six BBQ
Situated in the heart of Vancouver, Whiskey Six is a cozy and intimate dining room with taxidermy and classic lighting. They offer delicious and traditional BBQ with a unique West Coast twist. The Restaurant Whiskey Six is located at 826 Renfrew Street in East Van. After searching for the right space to open up shop, they finally … Continue reading Inside the Kitchen: Whiskey Six BBQ
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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