Tag: Beer
Tim Hortons Unveils Store of the Future
OAKVILLE, Ont. — Tim Hortons executives have been rethinking their food-and-beverage offerings, unveiling a futuristic concept store inside the Metro Toronto Convention Centre as part of the company's Owners’ Convention last week.
Nook and Cranny Eatery Opens in Truro
TRURO, N.S. — The former adjoining Red Bird Wine Bar and Wooden Hog restaurants on Prince Street in Truro, N.S. have been closed to make way for Nook and Cranny, an eatery and pub.
Quebec Finance Minister Lowers Alcohol Taxes in Foodservice
QUEBEC — Quebec finance minister Carlos Leitão has tabled a budget for the 2014/2015 year that will level the playing field between restaurants and liquor stores when it comes to tax rates on alcohol.
Understanding Canada’s Beer Culture
Twenty or 30 years ago, the beer market in Canada was stable and predictable, with a playing field well defined by the major brands of the big two breweries. Today, the scene has changed.
Terroir Symposium to Feature Craft Beer Specialists
TORONTO — The organizers of the previously announced Terroir Symposium are working with Samuel Adams as part of this year’s program, set to take place May 12.
Starbucks Expanding Its Alcohol Menu Across U.S.
SEATTLE — Starbucks has announced plans to expand its evening menu of alcohol and light bites to thousands of U.S. locations in the next...
BlogTO: The Brickworks Ciderhouse Set to Open in Toronto
TORONTO — The Brickworks Ciderhouse is set to open at the Evergreen Brick Works located near the Don Valley Parkway, reports BlogTO.
The cider house...
Is the Beer Store Gouging Bars and Restaurants?
TORONTO — The Canadian Restaurant and Foodservice Association (CRFA) recently raised the point that The Beer Store is charging bars and restaurants almost double...
SIR Corp. Opens Duke’s Refresher in Toronto
TORONTO — SIR Corp.’s concepts have taken over the corner of Yonge and Gerrard Streets in Toronto, first with Reds Midtown Tavern, and now...
Craft-beer Pub to Open in Winnipeg This Month
WINNIPEG — Restaurateur Noel Bernier is bringing Winnipeg’s “first craft-beer pub” to the city later this month, with the launch of Barley Brothers.
“Any time...
