The season for food festivals has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean you can’t look ahead! With the plastic ban approaching, many of the plastic takeout options will no longer be usable. What options do you have instead? In this week’s post, we’re introducing you to paper packaging made for food festivals. Read on…
Have you ever gotten takeout only to see there was no cutlery in the bag? Cutlery in takeout packaging is often an afterthought, but it doesn’t have to be! When ordering takeout, utensils are a must to enjoy your meal. In this post, we’re talking about how incorporate cutlery into your takeout packaging. Read on…
Plastic straw alternatives are on the rise, spurred by Canada’s vow to ban single-use plastics by the end of 2021. If you’ve bought a drink from a restaurant lately, have you noticed the type of straw you’re getting? Now that plastic is out, what are your options? In this week’s blog post, we’re giving you…
The Chinese takeout box is an iconic takeout container. One look at its folded shape and wire handle tells you exactly what’s inside: Chinese food. Let’s look at the history of this iconic box, and how its design set the standard for the Chinese-American takeout culture. What is the Oyster Pail? Firstly, what is an…
While the COVID-19 outbreak forced a lot of restaurants to close their doors for in-store dining, it’s also helped businesses focus a lot more on their takeout packaging. This is possible with the continuous support community members are offering when they shop local and support small businesses. Consequently, since the start of the pandemic, there’s…
Tapi Go! is a newly opened takeout restaurant in Toronto, ON which offers Brazilian street food. They specialize in tapioca crepes and offer sweet and savoury options in addition to coffee, cheese buns and more! We were able to sit down with the restaurant owner, Clarissa Aguiar, to ask her a few questions about her…