On this episode of Baro in the City, Chef Steve Gonzalez sits down & interviews Nate Middleton, Executive Chef at Home of the Brave. In this interview the two discuss: Current food trends in Toronto What each of them like to see in their kitchens The future of service & hospitality in Toronto How life [...]
It's that time of year again...the week after Thanksgiving when your Mom/Dad/Grandma/Grandpa/Aunt/Uncle/Best Friend pawned off all the leftover Turkey from Thanksgiving on you which is now taking up all the fridge/freezer space you have. If you can't do Turkey Sandwiches for the next 11 days but you don't know what to do with all that [...]
Summer may have come to an abrupt end recently but there's still plenty of time to barbecue before the arrival of winter! In light of most Torontonians not having massive backyards to host barbecues in, we created this video for viewers who have smaller grills are are looking for a simple recipe to follow at an [...]
A few weeks ago Baro's Marketing Manager and Executive Chef wanted to create a video that celebrated food in Toronto by creating a dish that represented a unique neighbourhood in the city. What they came up with was a Beer Can Chicken that you could make in any kitchen using ingredients from Kensington Market. We [...]
Baro has recently announced the launch of Pablo's Snack House! This space on the second floor specializes in shareable snack plates and unique cocktails inspired by Latin America. Pablo's Snack House is perfect for a post-work drink, an intimate date or a night out with friends! From 5-7PM enjoy Fiesta Hour features including $5 wine, [...]
If you’ve been to a kitchen in Toronto with a chef that has a love for seafood, you’ve likely seen ceviche on the menu. Ceviche has been around for thousands of years and can be found in home kitchens from Argentina all the way up to Mexico, but it’s origins can be traced back to [...]
When it comes to food in Toronto, the way it looks is equally important to how it tastes. With media outlets such as BlogTO, Narcity and Toronto Life creating content on a daily basis that revolves around food imagery, a restaurant’s ability to be visually enticing is crucial to success in Toronto. Food on Instagram [...]
Every business from large corporations to vendors at local markets are aware of the necessity of a social media presence. When there’s no face-to-face stimulation of an in-person conversation, people resort to content consumption on their phones. Entrepreneurs need to understand that in order to succeed in the business world you need to be present [...]
Turnover rates in the hospitality industry are notoriously high. In 2014, the Bureau of Labour Statistics’ Job Openings and Labour Turnover program reported that the restaurant sector had a 66.3% turnover rate. This high number can be the result of many factors such as people taking extended time off to travel, pursuing other opportunities or [...]
Every business, despite industry, will receive feedback on their products and services from guests that range from extremely positive to extremely disappointed. In the hospitality industry, service is often subjective. Are you coming to the guest’s table enough? Too often? As hard as any manager may try to provide 5-star service, unavoidable delays can come [...]
