When in Montreal, eat like a local—and no one knows where to eat better than our very own Tory Morton. Recently, Tory took us on a food crawl through the city, hitting up some of her all-time favourite spots for a day full of flavour, carbs, and local gems. If you're planning a trip or just hungry for a foodie day out, here’s where to go.

Shanley Gibb is a digital strategist and powerhouse in the food and beverage industry, known for creating buzz-worthy campaigns, high-impact digital strategies, and strategic partnerships that elevate brands across all platforms.

With ten years in the industry, a deep-rooted love for food, and a passion for working with North America's top culinary talent, she’s become known as the “chef whisperer”. As a culinary talent manager, she has helped put a spotlight on chefs and food creators across North America, taking their talents from the kitchen to the world of social media, live events, and even the pages of best-selling cookbooks. 

We sat down with Shanley to find out how she started the agency, where she finds new talent and partnerships and what we can expect to see from her and The Place & Co. this year.

Fraser is a plant-based chef and food and lifestyle content creator based in Hamilton, ON. He’s been showing others how to cook epic plant-based meals for over 10 years. He loves engaging with others on social media around plant-based food, improving mental health and living life as a 30-something-year-old.

Fraser is also a new dad and is so stoked to share all about parenthood and kid-friendly recipes across his social media platforms and website.

We sat down with Fraser Cooks to learn more about how he got started, his most memorable collaborations to date and how he wants to grow his brand.

Katherine and Randy have quickly become social media’s favourite couple with over 900K followers across their social platforms. So we sat down with the dynamic duo to learn more about them and what you won’t find on their social media.

We sat down with Chef Duffy AKA the sourdough and baking expert on our roster to learn more about how he got started, his most memorable collaborations to date and how he wants to grow his brand.

You’ve seen her creating delicious recipes with a Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flair on Chef Erica K and bringing Michelin-Star dining to the comfort of her clients’ home with her catering company, Karbs Catering and Private Events, but now we’re asking Erica 10 rapid fire questions so that you can get to know her even better!

Tory Morton is a food lover and content creator with a passion for discovering the best eats, whether it’s a hidden gem tucked away in a quiet neighborhood or the hottest new spot in town. From cozy hole-in-the-wall joints to trendy restaurants making waves, Tory is always on the hunt for incredible flavors and unique dining experiences.

Tory also creates experiences through travel and culinary adventures, interviewing local chefs to uncover the stories behind their dishes. So let’s get to know her even more!

We sat down with our Founder and President, Shanley Gibb, to find out what makes her tick beyond creating campaigns, managing talent and engaging on social media! This is what we learnt!

When he’s not in the kitchen whipping up delicious plant-based and vegan eats, Fraser Cooks can be found spending time with his family or running. But we want to know more beyond what you can find on his socials. So we sat down with him to find out 10 things you didn’t know about Fraser Cooks.

When she’s not finding the new hot spots in Montreal or interviewing the city's top chefs, you can typically find Tory sipping on an extra dirty martini and shooting content. But we want to know more beyond what you can find on @ToryMorton. So we sat down with her to uncover 10 things you didn’t know about her.

Chef Erica started cooking professionally as an apprentice under chef Mark McEwan at ONE Restaurant, which led to a full-time position. Since then, Chef Erica has travelled across the globe, bringing flavours from each country into her cooking. She has worked alongside some of Canada’s most recognized chefs, training in classic French and Italian cuisine.

On a typical day, you can usually find Chef Matthew in his microbakery, baking up a new sourdough recipe, baked good or firing up his pizza oven for sourdough pizzas. So we sat down with him to find out 10 things you won’t find on his social media.

What started as a way for Chef Randy to satisfy his wife, Katherine’s culinary desires and cravings has transformed into the social media sensation and lifestyle brand, Katherine Wants.