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Holidays bringing gift of patronage to restaurants, but rising costs playing Scrooge – Winnipeg

The holiday season is a welcomed time of year at Silver Heights Restaurant, but rising costs cast a threatening shadow over colourful lights and tasty treats. “November and December are our crucial months,” said Tony Siwicki, the restaurant’s owner. Between social gatherings and parties, he said he has more customers …

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Michelin Guide to unveil its top Vancouver restaurants today

Vancouver will soon be home to Michelin-rated restaurants as the prestigious food guide will unveil its selection of the city’s top eateries.  Michelin will unveil its picks at an awards ceremony Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Vancouver Convention Centre West building. Last month, Michelin, which covers more than 60 locations across the world, unveiled its …

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Tip-flation has some restaurants asking for up to 30% in tips

The amount Canadians are being asked to tip when paying with credit or debit cards is going up, according to industry watchers, and it could be encouraging Canadians to be more generous with gratuities. A survey conducted by Restaurants Canada in April 2022 found that when dining out at a table service …

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Vancouver restaurants hope they’ll be seeing stars as city is named Michelin Guide destination

Vancouver’s food scene has won the approval of the famed Michelin Guide, with the city named as an official destination for its reviewers. Starting this fall, restaurants that impress could receive anywhere from one to three coveted Michelin stars, bringing a bump in prestige — and business. The guidebooks, which were first …

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‘It hurts’: Restaurants tightening belts, reducing serving sizes as food costs skyrocket

Ahmed Abdulkadir used to stock his restaurant without giving his shopping list a second thought, but now a simple stop at the store is painful. The prices of staples from rice to cooking oil have skyrocketed, leaving the restaurateur standing in the grocery aisle asking himself, “OK, do I need this?” “It hurts,” he …

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