Following the Cake Queen
Morgann Book from Ancaster, Ont. started a TikTok account out of boredom in January 2020. Now she has more than two million followers — but who is this book-loving girl holding the piping bag?
Uber Eats Couriers Struggling to Survive
Couriers do not feel as if they make a fair or living wage off of the platform, forcing them to rely on tips more than ever before
This is it, Chieff
Inspired by his Ghanaian grandmother, Chieff Bosompra created this burger joint to introduce his culture to his community
The Sugar Cookie Queen of Streetsville
By Samira Balsara It’s 6:30 in the morning, the village of Streetsville is still sleeping and a little shop with a rosy pink door is already wide awake. Inside, Stephanie Urlando, owner of Little Rose Cookie Co., is prepping her bakery for her morning customers. The smell of warm cookies and freshly brewed coffee greets…
Home in A Four-Tiered Container
By Prapti Bamaniya Tuesdays are a race against time at Bombay Palace. Rajiv Chenny is using a marker to carefully label styrofoam boxes full of spicy, warm curries, rotis, rice, and lentil soups. The 120-seat restaurant is empty save for a handful of employees, working almost mechanically. Chenny’s staff quickly scoops foods into boxes, fastening…
Heir to the egg coffee throne
By Jennifer Nguyen HANOI — Outside a tiny alley tucked away from bulkier storefronts on Nguyen Huu Huan street, two women sit and chat over paper cups that fit just right in their palm, filled almost to the brim with a thick golden foam. A sweet aroma fills the air, growing stronger as one travels…
Baskets and baskets of croissants
By Sara Romano The knocking began well into the night. Henri Feasson was in the basement of the cafe, preparing pastries for the next day. He paused for a moment. Assuming that it was a drunk wandering the streets, he resumed kneading the dough. Knock, knock, knock. After a few minutes, Feasson had enough. He…
Jerk Chicken Meets Shawarma
It didn’t take long for people to hear about Chris Jerk Bistro’s unheard-oh fusion.
Chefs get hooked
Hooked is a fish shop owned by Kristin and Dan Donovan. It’s a knowledgeable fish store that believes in responsible fishing practices, and direct relationships between fisher and the consumer.
A Taste of Success
By Hadi Azad The aroma of South Asian spices float through the air inside of a particularly colourful Pakistani restaurant in an expansive Mississauga plaza. The walls are disguised with vibrant decor covered in mini Pakistani flags. There are paintings of iconic individuals and monuments that reflect the deep roots and history of the Pakistani…