Tag: Ryan Smolkin
College and university foodservice programs have been forced to pivot
When COVID-19 forced college and university students to evacuate campuses to curtail its spread, campus dining was left in the dust.
As part of its...
Smoke’s Poutinerie Opens First Ghost-Kitchen Location
TORONTO — Smoke’s Poutinerie has joined forces with Ghost Kitchen Brands to open its first North American ghost-kitchen location in London, Ont.
“We’re stoked to...
Regional Company of the Year: Ghost Kitchen Brands
It was after George Kottas’ breakfast restaurant had 30 missed orders after hours on Uber Eats that the light bulb came on. Inspired by...
Smoke’s Poutinerie Announces First-Ever Fan of the Year
TORONTO — At its virtual Golden Curd Award Ceremony, Smoke’s Poutinerie named the inaugural winner of its Fan of the Year award.
Pamela Warren, from...
E22. The Long Haul
In this episode of Table Talk, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Foodservice and Hospitality speaks with Ryan Smolkin, founder and president of Smoke's...
Leading Through Crisis: Ryan Smolkin
For Ryan Smolkin, being a good leader means surrounding himself with great people — and then listening to what they have to say.
“It’s not...
E15. The Leadership Roundtable: Coming Together
Foodservice and Hospitality magazine assembled a group of 11 foodservice leaders from across Canada, as part of a Leadership Roundtable, to discuss an action...
Hospitality Heroes: Potatoes for the People
Although the Smoke’s Poutinerie brand is well-known for its public work with Friends of We Care (FOWC), a charitable initiative that sends kids with...
Operators Need to Stand Out From the Crowd to Attract and...
THE CHALLENGE According to Restaurants Canada, labour issues remain the top challenge for foodservice operators, with 59 per cent of those surveyed reporting...
Smoke’s Poutinerie Launches Loyalty App
TORONTO — Smoke’s Poutinerie has launched its new smartphone app, offering mobile order-ahead, scan to pay, loyalty-point collection and exclusive information on special offers.
“Our Plaid Nation Fans...
