Tag: Ryan Smolkin
Smoke’s Poutinerie Presents First-Ever Smoke-A-Palooza
TORONTO — Smoke’s Poutinerie is hosting Smoke-A-Palooza on August 10 in Toronto’s Yonge-Dundas Square from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. This free event will...
Ryan Smolkin Recognized with Lifetime Achievement Award
AJAX, Ont. — The Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award has been posthumously awarded to Ryan Smolkin, founder and Chief Entertainment Officer...
Industry Mourns Death of Ryan Smolkin
AJAX, Ont. — Smoke’s Poutinerie Inc. announced the sudden passing of Ryan Smolkin on Sunday at the age of 50.
“It is with great sadness...
Smoke’s Gravy Train Hits the Road for Cross-Country Tour
TORONTO — Smoke’s Poutinerie is hitting the road this summer for the 2023 Edition of the Smoke’s Poutinerie World Famous Great Canadian Cross Country Plaid Gravy...
Smoke’s Poutinerie Launches First Digital Collectibles Series
TORONTO — Smoke’s Poutinerie is launching its first Digital Collectible Series on April 11, which is also National Poutine Day. The exclusive, one-of-a-kind, free...
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...
