Where to Eat YYC
Escaping Reality
Bungalow Club brings a distinctly European perspective to 17th Avenue, pairing a design-forward space with a menu that travels across the continent. Since opening earlier this year, the restaurant has quietly become one [...]
The Perfect Picnic in Calgary
A great picnic starts with two things: a beautiful place to spread out a blanket and something delicious to eat. From riverside parks and urban green spaces to sandwiches, tacos and fried chicken, [...]
Choux and tell
Choux & C brings authentic French pastry to Marda Loop, with cream puffs in rotating flavours and classic pastries made in-house. Ronan Le Guen and Isabelle Mahjoub opened the shop after moving from [...]
Fired up
Chef Mario Spina is back behind the grill with Burger 320’s new home in Calgary’s Greenview Industrial area. The space also brings Marietta’s Gelato into the mix, pairing brisket burgers with house-made gelato [...]
Calgary’s guide to Sunday Suppers
Sunday supper is an easy way to gather and enjoy each others company. From steakhouse classics to chef-driven multi-course dinners, Calgary restaurants continue to give diners plenty of reasons to linger a little [...]
Stew a bit
Anna Select soups by Roy's Korean Kitchen offers five traditional soups — from oxbone to pork neck stew — alongside kimchi and sauces, all built on classic recipes that don't cut corners. Available [...]
Next level brews
A coffee flight at Sought x Found shifts the conversation well beyond your usual morning cup. Thoughtful service and carefully prepared pours turn a quick caffeine stop into something far more memorable. [...]
Calgary’s Tea Guide
Tea offers a slower, more considered way to meet, with everything from traditional loose-leaf to modern bubble tea on the table. Calgary’s tea scene covers it all, whether you’re after a quiet cup [...]
Wine Wisdom
Tucked into Marda Loop, Avitus Wine Bar pairs thoughtful wines with customizable charcuterie boards built around rotating cheeses, cured meats and house accompaniments. The intimate room makes an easy stop for a lingering [...]
Batter days ahead
Wafflato Café & Lounge carries its Jasper roots into its Calgary home in the Design District. Belgian waffles anchor the menu, alongside brunch, dinner plates and cocktails, with coffee from Fratello. Photo [...]
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 an easy shift [...]
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 is the kind [...]
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 what promises to [...]
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 back to see [...]
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 Element Calgary Downtown [...]
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 frosting and creative [...]
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 dairy-free options available. [...]
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 rotating tapas for [...]
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 Torino Trattoria The [...]
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 keeps regulars coming [...]
A taste of Afghanistan
Mazza Afghan Cuisine brings the flavours of Afghanistan to downtown Calgary with a menu rooted in comfort and tradition. Mantu dumplings in tomato and chickpea sauce and flaky leek bolani are reason enough [...]
Once Upon a Pint
A Calgary brewer is turning back the clock to shape what ends up in the glass. Drawing on centuries-old recipes and brewing traditions, Nathan Vadeboncoeur recreates historical beer styles that offer a taste [...]
Stack Attack
Cleaver has built a reputation in Calgary as a lively spot for creative cocktails and a menu centered on hearty dishes. Among its most talked about offerings is an over-the-top Caesar that arrives [...]
Where to find Shepherd’s Pie in Calgary
From classic pub versions to take-and-bake options, Calgary serves shepherd's pie in every form. These spots nail the balance of savoury filling, creamy potatoes, and that crucial golden-brown top. [...]