Plates and pours
After building a following as a pop-up, Francine’s has settled into a permanent Chinatown space with a spirited, French-inspired approach. An intimate tavern-style bar for shareable dishes, polished drinks and [...]
Spicy spoonfuls
A longtime northwest favourite, Essence of Saigon continues to draw a crowd with generous portions and deeply comforting Vietnamese dishes. From loaded soups to classic subs and vermicelli bowls, it [...]
Bow & Bend Rooftop ushers in patio season
Perched atop Element Hotel, Bow & Bend Rooftop is ready for the season with a fresh spring menu and sweeping Bow River views. Shareable plates and house-made cocktails round out [...]
On the veggie side of the street
A plant-based menu at Vegan Street proves comfort food doesn’t need meat to deliver. From crispy, flavour-packed plates to hearty mains, it’s the kind of spot that keeps you coming [...]
A new chapter for Calgary’s Le Petit Chef
Alberta's smallest chef has a new kitchen and an even bigger story to tell. Le Petit Chef and Family brings an all-new immersive dining experience to the top floor of [...]
Calgary’s guide to Cinnamon Buns
Calgary knows its way around a good cinnamon bun. Across the city, bakeries turn out everything from soft, classic buns with a light glaze to oversized versions piled high with [...]
Cheddar and Red Pepper French Toast
This savoury French toast trades maple syrup for sharp cheddar, red pepper and garlic folded into the egg mixture. As it cooks, the cheese melts and caramelizes against the bread, [...]
Spoon fed soup
Spoon Fed Soup delivers small-batch, from-scratch soups in classic mason jars across Calgary. The rotating monthly lineup runs from chicken noodle to globally inspired flavours, with plenty of gluten-free and [...]
Pass the tapas
BODEGA by Sabor in Mission brings Spanish and Portuguese flavours from Edmonton with a menu built around tapas and family-style plates meant for sharing. A popular Thursday feature offers eight [...]
The Italian Table
Italian cooking rooted in tradition, plated with a modern hand. La Torino Trattoria is where Calgary's south end sits down to a meal worth savouring. La [...]
Hai me up
What started as a small batch soup business in 2002 has become a steady presence at Calgary markets. Stock and Sauce continues to focus on soups, with a lineup that [...]
A citywide hot dog festival is coming to Calgary
Calgary’s love of the hot dog is getting its own festival this spring. Dog Days will bring restaurants across the city together from May 23 to June 6, with each [...]