Buttermilk Holiday Box
Buttermilk Fine Waffles Sam Friley has been busy working on holiday gift baskets and boxes curating each item and detail right down to the box itself. He’s even added his personal favourites including Buttermilk [...]
New to the Flock
Tippa Inc. New to the Okotoks-based Tippa lineup is Tippa’s Magpie Rum. Aged in premium tequila barrels, this smooth, flavourful rum uses premium cane sugar and black strap molasses. Tasting notes offer a blend [...]
What a Concept
Foreign Concept We’ve taken the opportunity during the pandemic to rediscover some Calgary classics. Duncan Ly’s Foreign Concept in the Beltline still delights! We started with a beautiful glass of Tommasi Pinot grigio to [...]
Stollen
I’ve never understood the near-universal distaste for fruitcake — how it has become a much-ridiculed physical representation of the gaudiness of the holidays. I blame the candied cherries, particularly those neon green ones — [...]
11 Cookbooks from Alberta Authors to gift this Holiday Season
Given, most people find our recipes on the Internet these days. But Savour Calgary readers aren't most people. We're the ones who bookmark our favourite, sauce-splattered pages in Grandma's Best of Bridge and who [...]
Holy Cow Gelato
Holy Cow Gelato The newest addition to the Teatro Group family is Holy Cow Gelato! Nestled next door to the famed Vendome in Sunnyside is the neighborhood’s newest hot spot to grab a scoop [...]
Empire Provisions
Artisanal Meat and Cheese Box Empire Provisions is offering custom curated gift boxes for gift giving or sharing at home. Boxes come in three sizes and include artisanal cured meats and cheese plus select [...]
Pomegranates
By Ellen Kelly The pomegranate has many religious and mythical distinctions, with the end result being somewhat muddled, I find. Since its cultivation predates written history, I suppose that can be forgiven. The name [...]
Mesmerize Spices
Stuff Stockings with Spices Mesmerize Spices was conceived by a group of friends who share a passion for food. One of the friends, local Chef Christopher Mesmer, curated the spices preparing three spice blends [...]
Send Noods
Nan's Noodle House What started as a dream for owner Nan Thammanatr has become a reality, as Nan’s Noodle House opened this fall to rave reviews. Eahly Shirley and Nan are owners of Hearts [...]
Karen and Noorbanu’s Rich Fruitcake
I’ve never understood the near-universal distaste for fruitcake — how it has become a much-ridiculed physical representation of the gaudiness of the holidays. I blame the candied cherries, particularly those neon green ones — [...]
Benny’s Breakfast Bar
A Trip Down Memory Lane Walk into Benny’s Breakfast Bar and it feels like you are walking into a 1950’s diner. A bright, airy spot, the restaurant boasts candy apple red booths and chair [...]
Hot Patios to enjoy all Winter Long
Calgary restaurants have been quite innovative this year and with good reason. Having to operate at half capacity, distance tables, build plastic barriers, and set up make shift patios is how many have tried [...]
Holiday Spirit Guide 2020
Global Spirits of the Holiday Season Tis the season for imbibing, fa-la-la-la-la la-la-la-la! Since we’re all grounded, more or less, this holiday season, the next best way to indulge in a little cultural experience [...]
Alvin’s Jazz Club
Get Jazzed Up Alvin’s Jazz Club reopened in October safely to bring you the quintessential New York city dining experience of the 1930s and ’40s with a modern approach. The Westman Village jazz club [...]
Holiday Gift Guide 2020
Great gifts from local vendors for the epicurean on your holiday shopping list Wherever you are in the world, whether you celebrate on Christmas Eve or Day, chances are there is a specific dish [...]
Back in the Game
Buon Giorno Ristorante Italiano Buon Giorno has been resurrected and brought back to life thanks to a couple of loyal customers who stepped in to save the restaurant. Regulars will notice a few subtle [...]
Taste of 17th
Meet me on 17tth The Taste of 17th food festival hits the streets of Calgary Nov 20 -29, 2020. For 10 days this inaugural foodie event will feature pre-set menus at participating establishments along [...]
The Beltliner
Starbelly Takes on the Beltliner We love this marriage of two great Calgary eateries as the Starbelly Group (under the leadership of Managing Partner Derek Mihalik) took ownership of The Beltliner in June with [...]
Stronger…Faster…Tastier?
Rob Siewert’s Olympic training regime is…unorthodox. While most Olympians are up at dawn to run, stretch, lift and leap, Siewert [...]
Homemade Cocktail Cherries
Preserving season runs all year long, but summer and autumn are when canning enthusiasts really ramp up production. Fresh produce is readily available, lower in price, and best of all; at its prime. Chances [...]
Pickled Carrots
Preserving season runs all year long, but summer and autumn are when canning enthusiasts really ramp up production. Fresh produce is readily available, lower in price, and best of all; at its prime. Chances [...]
Made by Marcus
Reviving the past Made By Marcus and Lil’ Empire Burger are opening a dual concept in the old Tazza space in Bridgeland. This collaboration brings together these two businesses plus Yousef, the owner of [...]
Bramble
Mount Engadine Lodge has always been a proud supporter of local businesses and makers, even more so now in the face of a pandemic that has led to challenges for so many small businesses [...]