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Talking Tableside: Talia Syrie of Winnipeg's The Tallest Poppy
Any restaurateur will tell you that being a chef is very different from being an owner of a business.
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Talking tableside: Mia Papadopoulos of Krafty Kitchen
Mia Papadopoulos has always had a love of food and wine. It’s in her blood and her success at just 25 years old shows just what passion and dedication can create.
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Talking tableside: Robbie Kane of Vancouver's Cafe Medina
The owner of one of Canada's most notable brunch spots on the craziest thing he's seen at the restaurant and more
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Talking tableside: Jenna Mooers of Edna Restaurant in Halifax
The owner of one of Halifax's best restaurants on East Coast dining trends and memorable moments
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Talking tableside: Jackie Cooke of Calgary's Avec Bistro
The restaurant owner and sommelier chats about the importance of wine in our front-of-house column
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Q&A: Juno-award-winning and soulful chef Roger Mooking
The multi-talented chef on his new restaurant, Twist, and being on Chopped Canada.
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Q&A: Chef and Chopped Canada judge Antonio Park
More about the chef whose face is popping up everywhere in Canada
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One day in Calgary: Country music artist Paul Brandt
Outside of his kitchen, where does he go to enjoy food with his family?
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Q&A: Paul Brandt
The country singer on eating on the road, family life and cooking at home.
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How to choose and store asparagus
Asparagus season is here and this is what you need to know