Beny Esguerra and New Tradition Born in Colombia – JUNO Awards Nominee – Ruben ‘Beny’ Esguerra is a multi-instrumentalist, lyricist, arts educator and community worker. As a musician, Ruben leads the New Tradition big band originally created to accompany international artists with some of the most sought-after musicians in Toronto,...
Alchemy Pickle Company Alchemy Pickle Company produces regional and seasonal cultured vegetable pickles, sauerkraut and kimchi, and naturally carbonated sodas with produce purchased direct from Southern Ontario farmers. Fermented pickles, condiments, and beverages that are hand crafted and produced locally have additional benefits besides assisting digestion and contributing to a...
Brickworks Ciderhouse In 2013, childhood friends Chris Noll and Adam Gerrits left behind their careers (with their wives’ permission) and turned their lifelong dream of producing local, craft cider into a reality. Born in downtown Toronto, Brickworks Ciderhouse has become Canada’s fastest growing craft cider brand. We are committed to...
Eden Hagos, Black Foodie Eden Hagos is a celebrated host, food writer, and founder of the media and events company, Black Foodie. She’s an Ethiopian Canadian with a passion for African and Caribbean cuisine and hosts unique food events throughout Toronto. Her work and notable mentions have been featured in:...
Chef Horace Spence, CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals Chef Horace Spence has worked in the food industry for over 8 years. He started out cooking with raw ingredients in an open fire in the Jamaican countryside. His passion for food brought him to studying international cuisines at Ashworth College....
Chef Jesus Gomez, FoodShare As a leader in modelling healthy school food, Jesus approaches his work with great care, mentoring new generations of chefs that find their way to his kitchen through student placements, workplace partnerships, and volunteer postings. Anyone who has the pleasure to collaborate with Jesus comes away...
Grace Yeung, Grace Lisa May Grace Yeung is a Toronto based blogger and photographer. Grace started her blog, Grace Lisa May, as a creative space to share all the things she is passionate about – food, travel and lifestyle. She hopes to share her experiences through her photos and stories...
Dinner at the Farm Emcee Emma Waverman Emma Waverman is a writer, broadcaster and blogger who believes in the power of food to connect. She is the food columnist for Here and Now, the extremely popular drive-home show on CBC Radio One. Her food stories have appeared in The Globe...
Michelle’s RawFoodz Michelle’s RawFoodz is a line of organic, non-GMO, plant-based salad dressings, dips, and sauces that add incredible flavour to your plate. Our deep love for plants, and our belief that eating more of them just makes sense, led us to create recipes using the highest quality ingredients. Never...
Chef Bashir Munye, Nomadic Dinner Series Chef Bashir Munye is part of a new generation of Toronto chefs who are inspired by global cuisine while creating the future of local and sustainable food ideas. A true global child, Bashir’s experience of food embraces many geographical and cultural boundaries Born in...