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 [...]
Thai Siam opens second location
Thai Siam Restaurant has opened its second Calgary location, bringing its acclaimed Thai cuisine to a larger space across from Chinook Centre. The new restaurant will include a market stocked with specialty ingredients [...]
Ricotta, Prosciutto and Cherry Tomato Baguette
This picnic-ready baguette balances rich ricotta, savoury prosciutto and fresh tomatoes in every bite. Wrapped in foil and served warm, it's an easy way to elevate lunch on the go. [...]
Tool Shed Beer takes off with WestJet
WestJet is bringing a taste of Calgary onboard. Beginning July 15, passengers will be able to enjoy a selection of beers from local favourite Tool Shed Brewing Company on flights offering buy-on-board food [...]
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, [...]
Marvellous Mustard
Alberta grows some of the world's best mustard seed, yet much of it leaves the country before returning to store shelves. One local producer is working to change that, one jar at a [...]
New Cocktail Room opens inside Tailgunner Brewing Company
Tailgunner Brewing is expanding beyond beer with the launch of Felina's. The new venue pairs cocktails with Acme Pizza and snacks, in a setting that feels distinct from the taproom below. [...]
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 [...]
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge unveils new look
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge has unveiled an extensive transformation, introducing redesigned guest rooms, refreshed public spaces and new dining and wellness experiences across the historic resort. Set within Jasper National Park, the reimagined [...]
Golden Spiced Cabbage
Few vegetables work harder than cabbage. It's inexpensive, nutrient-dense, keeps for weeks in the fridge and adapts to everything from salads and soups to braises and stir-fries. Crunchy, golden [...]
Can’t Beet This
Not every condiment needs to be made at home. Tymek’s Cwikla Beets with Horseradish brings earthy sweetness and a sharp horseradish kick to sandwiches, smoked fish and roast beef, all in a convenient [...]
First Street Market Launches First Street Feeds Kids Campaign
First Street Market is putting its menu to work this month. A new campaign with Brown Bagging for Calgary Kids turns featured dishes from participating vendors into school lunches for Calgary students. [...]
Spinach
Related to amaranth, beets, Swiss chard and the herb epazote, spinach is a member of the Goosefoot family and, like so many greens, gets a wholly undeserved bad rap. The admonition ‘eat your [...]
Mount Pleasant Vintage lands in Calgary this summer
One of Vancouver’s most talked-about neighbourhood bars is headed to Calgary. Mount Pleasant Vintage plans to open in the Beltline this summer, bringing its unique mix of cocktails, live-fire cooking and vintage shopping [...]
Marvelous Miso
Yotam Ottolenghi’s flavour-packed cooking style has influenced kitchens around the world. His miso pesto combines white miso, spinach and pine nuts for a savoury spread that works on everything from pasta to sandwiches. [...]
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 Chef Takes Gold in Istanbul
Canadian chef Erik Hansen took gold at the 49th Annual Concours International des Jeunes Chefs Rôtisseurs in Istanbul, Türkiye. Competing against 21 young chefs from around the world in a black box competition, [...]
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 [...]
Blackberry and Thyme Sparkler
This Blackberry and Thyme Sparkler balances juicy berries, earthy thyme and bright citrus for a mocktail that feels a little more layered than usual. Finished with bubbles, it’s an easy sip for patios, [...]
Cold Garden kicks off Calgary’s Dog Days Festival
Calgary’s newest food festival is kicking things off with hot dogs, patio beers and plenty of four-legged visitors at Cold Garden on May 23. The launch party marks the start of Dog Days, [...]
Canada’s Most Important Food Conversation Returns
After two decades shaping conversations around food and hospitality in Canada, TERROIR Symposium returns May 27 to June 1 with events spanning Calgary and Edmonton. This year’s 20th anniversary program brings chefs, producers [...]
Lougheed House and Burwood Distillery Bottle the Spirit of Beaulieu
Burwood Distillery and Lougheed House Conservation Society have partnered on a limited-edition gin inspired by the gardens surrounding the historic Calgary landmark. The highly anticipated floral-forward spirit launches this month at Lougheed House. [...]
Bannock
CRASH COURSE - BANNOCK Let’s get one thing straight right out of the gate: oven bannock and frybread are related but they are not the same. Think cousins, not twins. Close enough to [...]
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 [...]