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Building community through coffee
Primary Colours Café The team behind Monogram Coffee has opened Primary Colours Café in Britannia Plaza Shopping Centre taking over the space formerly occupied by Elbow Room. Executive chef Matthias Fong has created brunch [...]
Mushrooms
Of the more than 10,000 known types of mushrooms, very few are edible and many are even deadly. Mushrooms are the fruiting bodies (propagated by spores) of vast underground mycelial networks, and are neither [...]
Cilantro Vinaigrette
This is a variation of a recipe created by Stephanie Kolk at Kayben Farms in Okotoks. Add a few drops of sesame oil, use soy sauce instead of salt and lime juice instead of [...]
6 best restaurants for Bánh Mì subs in Calgary
Bánh Mì subs Vietnamese subs, also known as Bánh Mì, have gained a lot of popularity over the years. And who can resist? Toasted baguettes filled with flavourful meats and pickled veggies [...]
Botanical Blends
Did you know afternoon tea was invented to curb hunger? In England during the mid-19th Century, Anna, the Seventh Duchess of Bedford, found herself a little peckish in the late afternoon. With lunch served [...]
Mash up
Cabeza Grande Tacos & Tequila Cabeza Grande Tacos & Tequila quietly opened last summer in the space directly behind Mari Bakeshop in Bridgeland. It’s the third restaurant of the same name for owners Jerry [...]
Alpine Dreams
Bluebird Restaurant and Lobby Bar Apres ski, before ski, maybe skip ski? With breakfast comforts like Prime Rib and Egg on Toast, a happy hour that features half-price food and cocktails and a dinner [...]
9 Calgary restaurants are participating in Filipino Restaurant Month in Canada
Following on the success from last year’s event, Filipino Restaurant Month in Canada (FRMC) returns for its second year with a bigger and better program supporting Filipino restaurants and chefs and celebrating the complex [...]
Easter Eats 2023
Enjoy these Easter brunches, dinners and take-home options from some of Calgary's best chefs
Sweet Spot
Did you know afternoon tea was invented to curb hunger? In England during the mid-19th Century, Anna, the Seventh Duchess of Bedford, found herself a little peckish in the late afternoon. With lunch served [...]
Market Report: Soup and Kraut
Meet the entrepreneurs behind some of Calgary's most beloved local market eateries in our regular feature, Market Report. This issues spotlights Krooked Lucy's and Primal Soup Company. Krooked Lucy's Drop [...]
Italian Flourless Chocolate Cake
There are several flourless chocolate cake recipes out there, but the addition of espresso powder really elevates this one. It’s dense and chocolate-y, but surprisingly light. Best served completely cooled with a dollop [...]
5 cozy spots for Afternoon Tea in Calgary
Deane House Afternoon Tea Pinkies up! What better way to get royal treatment than with an elegant Afternoon Tea. Savour scones, finger sandwiches and mini pastries while sipping on a cuppa. [...]
Paw-picked by the Easter bunny
From traditional milk chocolate bunnies to Easter baskets full of goodies, Purdys Chocolatier has gourmet treats to satisfy any sweet tooth. Easter is a hop, skip and a jump away, falling on Sunday, April [...]
Nacho Average Taco
Native Tongues Native Tongues has opened a second location in Britannia Plaza. With the same menu as the original location, Native Tongues Britannia serves up a range of bold, balanced dishes that please fans [...]
Jam Session
Did you know afternoon tea was invented to curb hunger? In England during the mid-19th Century, Anna, the Seventh Duchess of Bedford, found herself a little peckish in the late afternoon. With lunch served [...]
Best French onion soup in Calgary
4th Spot Kitchen & Bar French Onion Soup French onion soup is a classic French dish made with dry bread or croutons, beef broth, and caramelized onions. Sweet onions like Vidalia, Walla [...]
St. Patrick’s Day Shakes
Green beer might be a popular drink to enjoy on St. Patrick's Day, but this year we are celebrating with green coloured Shamrock shakes. Vanilla ice cream, milk, peppermint syrup (find it at Cappucino [...]
Peak Momo
Aama Nepalese Cousine Half of the team behind Calgary Momo House has branched off and opened the new Aama Nepalese Cuisine in Cochrane. With a gorgeous dining room featuring a great view of the [...]
Mushroom Toast on Sourdough
Sometimes the simplest of dishes are the most impressive. That’s what I was thinking as I watched my friend Jen toss two or three different kinds of mushrooms, a knob of salted butter, a [...]
Mushrooms
MUSHROOMS - A CRASH COURSE It’s hard to find the right words to describe umami. The science says the “certain something” comes from amino acids and nucleotides like aspartate, inosinate and glutamate…whatever those are. [...]
Tasting Table
Roy's Korean Kitchen Chef Roy Oh is certainly no stranger to Calgary’s restaurant scene. The early 2020 closure of Anju, his award-winning modern Korean restaurant on 4th St., was a sad day for many. [...]
YYC Food & Drink Experience
The annual YYC Food and Drink Experience returns with an all-star lineup of chefs, cuisines, beverages and restaurant collaborations for one of the biggest food and drink events of the year. This highly anticipated [...]
Mushroom Risotto
A mushroom risotto is a sublime use of any combination of mushrooms, and much easier to make than most people think. Not straying far from the pan and stirring often are key. The [...]