Experience Calgary’s Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival
The Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival returns to Calgary October 17 and 18 with two days of flavour, fun and discovery. From rare wines and Canadian-made spirits to bites from some of [...]
Best Tasting Menus in Calgary 2025
Calgary restaurants are embracing the art of the tasting menu, giving guests a chance to experience food in its most expressive form. Here are some of the city’s top spots to try one [...]
Ginger Mulled Apple Cider
When the leaves start turning and the air gets that first crisp bite, there's nothing more inviting than the scent of spiced cider warming on the stove. This version brings fresh ginger to [...]
Ricardo’s Haunted Hideaway
Ricardo’s Hideaway is once again trading in palm trees for pumpkins this fall! Through October, the tropical bar will channel its dark side with eerie décor, a playful lineup of sinister sips, and [...]
Apples
Apples may be everyday fare, but their story stretches back through centuries and across continents. Today they remain one of the season’s most versatile fruits, lending crisp sweetness to both sweet and savoury [...]
Bites with a view
High above the city, Bow & Bend Rooftop offers a fresh vantage point on Calgary dining. Sweeping river views, an open-air room filled with natural light, and a design that blends greenery with [...]
Pascal’s Patisserie marks a milestone in Cochrane
Pascal’s Patisserie is celebrating five years of bringing French pastry traditions to Cochrane, where every croissant and éclair carries a touch of Chef Pascal Bagioli’s southern French roots. The milestone marks half a [...]
Discover the World of Wine
Expand your wine knowledge this fall with a lineup of certification courses and masterclasses in Calgary. From entry-level WSET programs to focused tastings on Canadian, French, Italian and Spanish wines, each session is [...]
A place to gather
In Mount Pleasant, Our House blends vintage character with relaxed dining and hearty plates. Comfort classics get a thoughtful twist, from YiaYia’s Meatloaf to creative brunches and late-night bites. Photo Credit: Our [...]
Zucchini and Haloumi Skewers
Halloumi holds its shape beautifully on the grill, making it a natural partner for tender zucchini ribbons. Finished with olive oil and lemon zest, this dish brings smoky char, bright flavour and plenty [...]
Where to buy direct from Local Farms
Buying direct from Alberta farms and ranches means fresher flavour and a clear line back to the people who raised and grew it. This guide gathers producers who sell direct with simple links [...]
Tarte Tatin
Tarte Tatin takes the familiar flavours of apple pie and turns them upside down. The fruit cooks in a buttery caramel until tender, then gets topped with pastry and baked to perfection. It’s [...]
Market Report: Sips and Stems
Fresh produce and fragrant spices come together in this edition of Market Report. Chongo’s Market in the Crossroads Market offers the season’s best fruits and vegetables, while Chai Stories in Fresh & Local [...]
Links to tradition
Spolumbo’s has been a Calgary favourite for more than three decades, serving up hearty Italian flavours with a local touch. What started with the classic Spicy Italian has grown into a lineup that [...]
Zucchini Ribbon Salad with Lemon, Dill and Pistachio
Light, bright and full of crunch, this zucchini ribbon salad brings together lemon, dill and pistachios for a fresh take on summer greens. Simple to toss together and elegant enough for the table. [...]
Modern Steak’s La Buca brings Tuscan dining to Calgary
Modern Steak trades steakhouse classics for Tuscan tradition throughout September. La Buca pop-up brings handmade pastas and Italian elegance to both Calgary locations. Tuscan Pop-Up La Buca Takes Over [...]
Churning up tradition
Noto Gelato brings Italian tradition to Calgary with creamy, small batch scoops made the authentic way. Classics like pistachio and lemon sorbetto keep company with a rotating selection of inventive flavours. Photo [...]
Gochujang Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Gochujang turns everyday pork tenderloin into something spectacular. The marinade works twice, first tenderizing the meat and then finishing as a glossy sauce. Serve with rice and fresh herbs. [...]
Japanese Teppanyaki and BBQ experiences in Calgary
Teppanyaki brings theatre to the table with chefs cooking on a flat top grill in front of their guests ensuring dinner and entertainment all in one. Japanese barbecue offers a more hands-on experience [...]
Crave Cupcakes opens in Hillhurst with CeCe’s Coffee
Crave Cupcakes has been baking its way into Calgary kitchens and celebrations for decades. Now, their new Hillhurst location adds CeCe’s Coffee, a café built for cupcakes, coffee and connection. [...]
The house that Nick built
Nick’s Steakhouse & Pizza has grown from one man’s dream into a family-run landmark where tradition, community and hearty plates come together. Decades later, the Petros family still carries on that legacy with [...]
Billy-Joe’s BBQ
Craving a sauce that hits tangy, sweet and just a little spicy? This locally made BBQ sauce has been perfected over decades of testing and is ready to take ribs, chicken, roasted vegetables [...]
Calgary’s Best Milkshakes
Calgary's milkshake scene is shaking things up with everything from classic custard-based treats to Instagram-worthy creations topped with cheesecake slices and torched marshmallows. Calgary knows how to make a [...]
Thai Red Curry with Cod
When summer finally arrives, we like to keep things light and simple in the kitchen. This aromatic curry served over jasmine rice gives us a perfect break from all the summer barbecuing. [...]