BC Food News

Gastronomy enters Academy of Fine Arts on May 20, 2026 as Restaurant Guy Savoy founding chef becomes member

The BC Food News podcast, hosted by Jennifer English, discusses a landmark event in the world of gastronomy: esteemed chef Guy Savoy's induction into the Académie des Beaux-Arts. This is seen as an acknowledgment of culinary arts on par with painting, sculpture, and music. Guy Savoy, known for operating the "Best Restaurant in the World", has helped French gastronomy achieve worldwide acclaim, even having 'repas gastronomique des Français' recognized in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The episode elucidates Savoy's pride and gratitude at this honor and emphasizes the academy's commitment to acknowledging varied art forms, as indicated by Savoy succeeding Michel David-Weill, an investment banker and philanthropist, in chair V. Savoy's formal induction involved a ceremonial presentation of the Academician's sword, signifying respect for culinary arts. * POST data [https://prnmedia.prnewswire.com/news/restaurant-guy-savoy/] * POST data [https://prnmedia.prnewswire.com/news-releases/gastronomy-enters-academy-of-fine-arts-on-may-20-2026-as-restaurant-guy-savoy-founding-chef-becomes-member-302778947.html#] * Accueil | Academie des beaux-arts [https://www.academiedesbeauxarts.fr/] * Restaurant Guy Savoy - Monnaie de Paris - Restaurant Guy Savoy [https://www.guysavoy.com/] * Accueil Monnaie de Paris [https://www.monnaiedeparis.fr/fr] * Institut de France - Accueil [https://www.institutdefrance.fr/] * - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8OqeaI8l74] * https://www.guysavoy.com/storage/presses/extrait-discours-l-petitgirard-anglais_1779352633.pdf [https://www.guysavoy.com/storage/presses/extrait-discours-l-petitgirard-anglais_1779352633.pdf] * https://www.guysavoy.com/storage/presses/extrait-discours-gs-anglais_1779352537.pdf [https://www.guysavoy.com/storage/presses/extrait-discours-gs-anglais_1779352537.pdf] * https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2985348/Guy_Savoy.jpg [https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2985348/Guy_Savoy.jpg] * Unique Download Link | WeTransfer [https://wetransfer.com/downloads/00566e523d8ed164498ce8747cb4e5e420260521105031/b6fe35?t_exp=1810896631&t_lsid=d9988182-1dbd-4f5a-bb1b-0fdb2ed98799&t_network=link&t_rid=ZW1haWx8Njc0MDkyZjhiNjM1NTFjNmY2MjI4Y2Nk&t_s=download_link&t_ts=1779360631] * carine.polito@guysavoy.com * claudine.fabre-luce@wanadoo.fr * https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2979483/Restaurant_Guy_Savoy_logo.jpg [https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2979483/Restaurant_Guy_Savoy_logo.jpg]

Tim Hortons and its Restaurant Owners in British Columbia to build or renovate 51 restaurants this year as part of national plan to...

In this episode of BC Food News, Jennifer English covers the massive investments made by Tim Hortons, one of Canada's most cherished brands, into their restaurants across British Columbia. This year, Tim Hortons and its restaurant owners plan to construct or revamp 51 locations in BC as part of a $400 million national plan. These renovations, estimated at $43 million, aim to enhance the guest dining experience and boost local suppliers and family businesses in communities from Vancouver, Surrey to smaller towns like Merritt and Princeton. The new stores and improved spaces come with better lighting, modern layouts, digital ordering, improved mobile pickups, upgraded kitchen equipment, and more. These upgrades are contributing to the local economy by creating jobs for various tradespeople. Jennifer English also highlighted Tim Hortons' cultural significance in Canada, symbolizing a quintessential Canadian experience, from its founding in 1964 to now operating nearly 4,000 locations nationwide. * mediainquiries@timhortons.com * POST data [https://prnmedia.prnewswire.com/news/tim-hortons/]

Ruth Rogers, Baroness Rogers of Riverside, Reflects on Life Through the Lens of Food with Consello's Declan Kelly

In the latest episode of BC Food News, host Jennifer English features an interesting conversation between Baroness Ruthie Rogers, the co-founder and chef of The River Café, and Declan Kelly from Consello. Discussing her influential culinary journey, Ruthie shares her insights on the sense of community fostered by food. She details memorable moments and narratives from her acclaimed Michelin-starred restaurant, which has been a culinary landmark in London since the late 1990s. Ruthie also recounts the challenges faced during the global financial crisis, highlighting her resilience in rebuilding The River café after a devastating fire. The episode concludes with introducing Consello, an advisory and investing platform. * POST data [https://prnmedia.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ruth-rogers-baroness-rogers-of-riverside-reflects-on-life-through-the-lens-of-food-with-consellos-declan-kelly-302780129.html#] * POST data [https://prnmedia.prnewswire.com/news/consello/] * https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4694251-1&h=763924799&u=https%3A%2F%2Fconsello.com%2Fpodcast%2Fthe-heart-behind-one-of-the-worlds-most-beloved-restaurants%2F&a=Grey+Matter [https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4694251-1&h=763924799&u=https%3A%2F%2Fconsello.com%2Fpodcast%2Fthe-heart-behind-one-of-the-worlds-most-beloved-restaurants%2F&a=Grey+Matter] * media@consello.com * https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4694251-1&h=3785409407&u=https%3A%2F%2Fconsello.com%2Fleaders%2Fdeclan-kelly%2F&a=Declan+Kelly [https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4694251-1&h=3785409407&u=https%3A%2F%2Fconsello.com%2Fleaders%2Fdeclan-kelly%2F&a=Declan+Kelly]

PizzaDAO throws Global Pizza Party on Bitcoin Pizza Day 2026

This episode of BC Food News, hosted by Jennifer English, mainly focuses on the international pizza co-op, PizzaDAO. Established in 2021 and popular for its Global Pizza Party on Bitcoin Pizza Day, PizzaDAO has brought together over 20,000 people in more than a hundred countries. Apart from its annual events, PizzaDAO also brings people together by hosting pizza parties at crypto conferences throughout the year. Jennifer also highlights PizzaDAO's plans for 2026 which include development of open-source software for independent pizzerias. The episode further discusses the option of supporting PizzaDAO by minting a Rare Pizza NFT. * Rare Pizzas [https://rarepizzas.com/] * PizzaDAO [https://pizzadao.org/]

PizzaDAO throws Global Pizza Party on Bitcoin Pizza Day 2026

In this episode of BC Food News, Jennifer English discusses the activities of PizzaDAO, an international pizza cooperative. Since 2021, PizzaDAO has hosted a Global Pizza Party every Bitcoin Pizza Day, celebrating pizza, community, and cryptocurrency with thousands of participants across the globe. The cooperative also organizes celebratory pizza parties throughout the year in conjunction with major crypto conferences. Moreover, in 2026, PizzaDAO plans to focus on developing open-source software to assist independent pizzerias in thriving in the digital world. Those interested in joining their mission can visit their website, and fans can also support the group by checking out their Rare Pizza NFT. * Rare Pizzas [https://rarepizzas.com/] * PizzaDAO [https://pizzadao.org/]