Restaurants Leading the Sustainable Movement

As a fourth year student studying Hospitality, Food & Tourism Management, learning the trends and how to cope with this fast-paced world is a daily lesson. I was lucky enough to know by the age of 15 that the food service industry was exactly where I wanted to take my career. Since then, I have … Continue reading Restaurants Leading the Sustainable Movement

Does Raising Minimum Wage Actually Lower Some Wages?

We’ve heard rumblings of a rise in the minimum wage in Ontario.  There will be considerable debate about the trade-offs between higher wages and jobs.  Its pretty clear there is a relationship but I won’t get into that discussion.  What i do think merits some attention is the policy objective for minimum wages specifically in … Continue reading Does Raising Minimum Wage Actually Lower Some Wages?

3rd Annual Sustainability Talk

On October 3rd, UGSRP held it’s 3rd annual Sustainability Talk with guest speakers Robin Poirier with Ocean Wise, Wasted Food’s Jonathan Bloom and Professor Bruce McAdams. They sparked an engaging, thoughtful talk for over 100 students, faculty, industry and community members that truly made you think the next time you opened your fridge or shopped … Continue reading 3rd Annual Sustainability Talk

Another food fight

I posted this on my own blog and thought it might be interesting for some of our readers here.I read the announcement from A&W last week with interest.  They announced that they would no longer use beef produced with hormones or antibiotics used for uses other than therapeutic treatment (awbetterbeef.ca).  I’ve seen some criticism in … Continue reading Another food fight

Jonathon Bloom Speaking on Food Waste

We're very excited to be presenting Jonathon Bloom, author of American Wasteland, at the University of Guelph on Oct 3, 2013.  Jonathon is a leading authority on food waste and is internationally recognized.  We're lucky to be able to present him on campus.  Please take the time to come and hear what he has to … Continue reading Jonathon Bloom Speaking on Food Waste

My Last Four Months as a Research Assistant

Over the course of the past four months, my desire to start a career in the hospitality industry has grown much larger due to the wonderful experience I have had as an Undergraduate Research Assistant for UGSRP. I have become well versed in many aspects of the hospitality industry, and have gained an attentive interest … Continue reading My Last Four Months as a Research Assistant

Paintbox Bistro Gives Regent Park Neighbourhood a Splash of Colour

Since opening date in fall of 2012, Paintbox Bistro has been a big part of the revitalization of Toronto’s Regent Park neighbourhood. Chris Klugman, the proprietor and chef of Paintbox Bistro, a BCorp certified for-profit social enterprise, has brought more than just a restaurant and catering service to Regent Park– he is also serving up … Continue reading Paintbox Bistro Gives Regent Park Neighbourhood a Splash of Colour