-

Top Toronto Chefs Team up With Square and American Express to Discuss Key Ingredients for Restaurant Success

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tonight, Toronto’s top restaurant industry experts will be inspired by an evening of insights from leading chefs, and exclusive, curated dishes, courtesy of Square and American Express. The Culinary Creators Project takes place tonight, March 25, at Steam Whistle Brewery, Locomotive Hall, 255 Bremner Blvd.

The event promises to inspire and help restaurant owners uncover big opportunities for growth while keeping their day-to-day operations running smoothly. Attendees will hear from prominent restaurateurs, feast on exclusive dishes, enjoy a panel discussion featuring Toronto’s hottest chefs and experience both educational moments and a musical performance.

What:

- Culinary Creators Project, hosted by Square and American Express – a night of food, inspiration and insights with Canada’s top culinary leaders

 

- Panel discussion about the opportunities and challenges facing Canada’s restaurant industry in 2024

 

- Culinary Conversations, where Industry attendees will be paired up to connect, uplift and learn from one another

 

Who:

Panelists:

- Patrick Kriss, Chef & Founder, Alo Food Group

- Craig Harding, Founder & Culinary Director, Bar Prima, and Co-Host of Cooking Italy

 

- Nicki Laborie, Founder & Owner of Reyna Hospitality Group with restaurants in Toronto and New York City

 

- Derek Wasser, Chief Operating Officer of The Food Dudes

 

Also available for interviews:

- Square and American Express spokespeople

 

When:

Monday, March 25, 2024, 6:00 PM ET

 

Where:

Steam Whistle Brewery, Locomotive Hall, 255 Bremner Blvd.

Interviews can be scheduled on site. Please RSVP to Giovana Chichito at giovana@squareup.com or call 647 702 4704 for more information.

Contacts

Giovana Chichito
giovana@squareup.com
647 702 4704

Industry:

Block, Inc.

Release Versions
English

Contacts

Giovana Chichito
giovana@squareup.com
647 702 4704

More News From Block, Inc.

Square Data Reveals How Wellness, Nightlife, and Merch Are Reshaping Food and Beverage in 2025

OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Square’s latest restaurant data highlights a year of contrasts: consumers are balancing wellness and nightlife, while businesses are cashing in on branded merchandise. Bars, breweries, and cafés are diversifying revenue with branded merch ahead of the holidays Across Square sellers, breweries, bars, and cafés are seeing particular success with branded retail items, particularly as consumers look for gifts ahead of the 2025 holiday season. As of Q3 2025, 56.5% o...

Square Helps UK Retail and Hospitality Businesses Prepare for Black ‘Dine’day Weekend as Consumers Combine Shopping with Eating Out

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As retailers and hospitality businesses gear up for the year’s biggest shopping and dining weekend, Square is helping UK sellers prepare for success with insights from last year’s record-breaking Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend, and an exclusive offer of up to 50% off Square hardware for a five-week period. In 2024, UK sellers using Square’s technology saw year-over-year in-store retail transactions rise by 31% between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, which in turn...

Ben's Soft Pretzels Drives Business Growth Across More Than 185 Locations with Square

ELKHART, IN.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ben's Soft Pretzels, America's fastest-growing premium pretzel franchise, has partnered with Square to power its nationwide operations. With Square's all-in-one restaurant platform, Ben's has transformed its customer engagement and operational efficiency – from loyalty programs to back-of-house insights – giving its teams the tools needed to scale while maintaining the authentic pretzel experience that started on an Amish homestead. Founded in 2008 in Elkhart, Ind...
Back to Newsroom