THEY LOVE US. WE LOVE THEM. IT WORKS.
They’re chefs, writers, bloggers, photographers, restaurant owners, bartenders and
influencers. We met most of them on the job. Now they’re our friends.
They’re chefs, writers, bloggers, photographers, restaurant owners, bartenders and
influencers. We met most of them on the job. Now they’re our friends.
Joanna Sable |
Joanna Sable is a Toronto-based Consultant and Chef. |
Vince DiMaria |
Vince DiMaria is the Eastern Canada Division President of AFFINITY GROUP CANADA. |
Will Bergmann |
Will Bergmann is a Winnipeg-based Farmer & Manitoba Canola Growers Ambassador |
Claudio Aprile |
Claudio Aprile is one of Canada’s most celebrated and visionary chefs and is the owner and creative force behind the growing ORDERFIRE RESTAURANT GROUP |
PETER NEAL |
Peter is the co-owner of Canada’s successful NEAL BROTHERS FOODS INC |
AFRIM PRISTINE |
As Maître fromager (Cheese Master) Afrim Pristine delivers years of experience in affinage, a practice handed down through the family business, Cheese Boutique
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Tenille Lafontaine |
Tenille Lafontaine is a 30-something mom of three in Regina, Saskatchewan. She is the founder of FEISTY FRUGAL & FABULOUS |
JASON BANGERTER |
Jason is the Executive Chef at Langdon Hall Country House Hotel and Spa in Cambridge and is an influential leader in the culinary industry |
ELLEN PRUDEN |
Ellen Pruden is a Canola Grower and Director of CANOLA EAT WELL. |
EMMA WAVERMAN |
Emma Waverman is one of the city’s top parenting & food writers, all started by EMBRACE THE CHAOS. |
MATT DEAN PETTIT |
Previously owner of the popular Rock Lobster restaurants, Matt currently runs the successful wholesale and retail seafood business, MATTY’S SEAFOOD RETAIL LINE |
CHRISTINE TIZZZARD |
Christine Tizzard is one of Toronto’s top recipe developers & food stylists plus cookbook author of HONEST TO GOODNESS |
ARLENE STEIN |
Arlene has worked for over 25 years in event management, food program design and marketing communications |
KYLA ZANARDI |
Toronto native, digital producer and director, Kyla Zanardi, has experience in developing factual content for both TV and the digital space |
SURESH DOSS |
Suresh Doss is a Toronto-based food and drink writer who was dubbed as “Scarborough’s Unofficial Food Ambassador” by the Toronto Star |
LUIS VALENZUELA |
Originally from Guadalajara, Mexico-born Luis Valenzuela had a passion for food at an early age
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ETHAN ADELAND |
Ethan is the affable voice behind FEEDING ETHAN social connector and co-founder of FOOD BLOGGERS OF CANADA |
MELISSA RAMOS |
Melissa Ramos’ high-heeled approach to health helps people feel sexy from the inside out |
KEITH HOARE |
Keith Hoare is a CHOPPED CANADA Champion & the current Culinary Instructor at THISTLETOWN COLLEGIATE. |
IRENE MATYS |
Irene Matys is one of Toronto’s most sought after food stylists and an on-air expert for THE MARILYN DENIS SHOW. |
MIKE TRAYNOR |
Mike Traynor is the Owner and Winemaker of Prince Edward County’s TRAYNOR FAMILY VINEYARD. |
ROSANNA CAIRA |
Rosanna is the editor and publisher behind two of the country’s top hospitality publications, HOTELIER MAGAZINE and FOODSERVICE AND HOSPITALITY MAGAZINE |
Grant van Gameren |
Grant van Gameren’s rise towards one of Canada’s most celebrated chefs began sizzling starting with the opening of The Black Hoof in 2008 |
JUSTIN LEBOE |
Justin Leboe originally hails from Vancouver, B.C, where he started on the road of his culinary journey. He moved He was awarded Most Innovative Chef by Canada’s 100 Best in 2016 |
CAM GORDON |
A Canadian industry veteran with more than a decade of experience in Public Relations, Social Media and Digital Communications |
Andrew Richmond |
Andrew Richmond is the CEO of MONARCH AND MISFITS, an inventive restaurant group taking Toronto’s food scene by storm |
Marcella Dilonardo |
Marcella is the baker, photographer, stylist and writer behind the lifestyle blog MODEST MARCE |