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You are what you eat
Chef's Earth After working in restaurants around the world (they met in one), Kevin and Robyn Birch have turned their focus to whole food, conscious eating and living a healthier life. Their new eatery, [...]
Worth buzzing about
January happens to be National Sunday Supper Month. For traditionalists, Sunday supper usually means one thing – a hearty, robust family meal of roast beef and potatoes swimming in a rich, velvety gravy. If [...]
Off the Eaten Path in the South Okanagan
The South Okanagan and Similkameen Valley are a food-lover’s dream destination. While the wine might bring you to the area, the food will capture your palate and your heart as the passionate people of the area take good food seriously. Here are a few must-tastes near Osoyoos, Oliver and Penticton.
Market Report: Nuts and Pastries
Each issue columnist Grace Wang scours our markets and food halls for some great local eats. Get to know Black Sheep Pâtisserie, who have recently opened a second location in Calgary Farmers' Market West [...]
Pink Peppercorn Shortbread
Very few of us can resist shortbread cookies as these buttery, delicious bites melt in your mouth. Shortbread is a blank canvas allowing a variety of flavours to be mixed in. While you have [...]
Best places for Burrata in Calgary restaurants
Burrata on the menu in Calgary Burrata is a soft Italian cheese made from buffalo or cow’s milk mozzarella that's been stretched and formed into a fresh, creamy ball. The outside is firmer [...]
Bruleed Grapefruit
While it might be cold and snowy outside, sunshiny citrus is in season right now. From grapefruit to oranges to kumquats, these juicy jewels are at their best in the winter months. Not only [...]
Whip on over
Whippt Kitchen After 13 years as one of Calgary’s premiere custom event and specialty-cake caterers, Whippt Kitchen recently opened its first retail location in Britannia Plaza. “It was time to give Whippt a well-deserved [...]
The underbelly
Prickett Richard Tucked away underneath a well-known barbecue restaurant on 17th Ave. is Prickett Richard, Calgary’s newest cocktail lounge and brainchild of owners Jared and Aja Kichula. This duo also own Hayden Block, Comery [...]
Japanese Pancakes
When the Savour Calgary team recently enjoyed the Wilde Brunch, we loved the lemon ricotta pancakes. Made in the Japanese style, they were so fluffy and delicious we just had to ask Chef [...]
Housewarming
January happens to be National Sunday Supper Month. For traditionalists, Sunday supper usually means one thing – a hearty, robust family meal of roast beef and potatoes swimming in a rich, velvety gravy. If [...]
If the walls could talk
Situated in what was once Divino Wine & Cheese Bistro in the Calgary Herald Block, FinePrint opened last fall by Brad Taylor, Grant Kosowan and Carlo Lucente of Beltline Hospitality Group. “The history of [...]
Spice it up with chili oil
Where to find Chili Oil in Calgary Chili oil is typically the strained version of chili crisp. The higher ratio of ingredients in a crisp are the garlic, shallots, and spices offering a [...]
Pasta on the mount
Primose Dining Room Unless you’ve lived in the Bow Valley, you may not know about the nearly 30-year tradition of Pasta Night at the Primrose Dining Room in Banff’s, Rimrock Hotel. When the tourism [...]
Valentine’s dinner at home
Ideas for staying in on Valentine's Day A cozy night in is always a good idea when you want a quiet evening at home. Whether you are celebrating with friends, [...]
Where to eat for Valentine’s Day 2023
Photo: Crave Cupcakes - Valentine's Day WHERE TO EAT FOR VALENTINE'S DAY Love is in the air and there are several local eateries offering delicious experiences for [...]
Endless Pasta-Bilities
January happens to be National Sunday Supper Month. For traditionalists, Sunday supper usually means one thing – a hearty, robust family meal of roast beef and potatoes swimming in a rich, velvety gravy. If [...]
Chocolate
CHOCOLATE - A CRASH COURSE Chocolate 101 What is it? Chocolate is made from ground, roasted cacao beans harvested from the cacao tree. What are some different kinds of chocolate? White chocolate: contains cocoa [...]
Beef it up with a burger for charity
Calgary restaurants Burger it Forward to support those affected by food insecurity. During the month of February, a handful of Calgary and area restaurants are participating in a Canada-wide campaign created to raise funds [...]
One-stop concept
Restaurants at The Oliver Last summer, in collaboration with The Oliver, The Vintage Group opened five new Italian eateries in the Centron-owned apartment complex. Operating under the direction of Culinary Director Giuseppe Di Gennaro, [...]
YYC Hot Chocolate Fest returns with 175 vendors
Photo: Monki Breakfast Club & Bistro and YYC Hot Chocolate Fest Festival for Hot Chocolate lovers YYC Hot Chocolate Festival returns February 1-28 to Calgary and area [...]
Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Peppermint Hot Chocolate With a couple more months of winter before us and cold days ahead, warm and cozy drinks are on the menu. Peppermint hot chocolate elevates a classic with a minty [...]
Churros and Donuts
Halo Donuts and Churros The passing of a torch and the cumulation of culinary talent has now become Halo Donuts and Churros. Jonathan Leong and partner Wayne Leong tweaked an existing churro recipe [...]
Iron Workhorse
January happens to be National Sunday Supper Month. For traditionalists, Sunday supper usually means one thing – a hearty, robust family meal of roast beef and potatoes swimming in a rich, velvety gravy. If [...]