Braised Chicken in Milk
Stews & Braises Photos and story by Julie Van Rosendaal Low and slow has been the way to go this winter. With more time to make some long-simmered stews and braises. Few cooking techniques [...]
Drink for your Health
Shop Local by Wanda Baker The new year is finally upon us and we, like many others, are happy to say adios 2020. We are starting the new year full of optimism and hope [...]
The Milano Taste
Milano Cafe Master Roaster Brian Turko’s Milano Café is more than just coffee. It offers take-home beans, tea beverages, a fusion of French and Mediterranean bites including items like house-made quiche, chocolate pecan babka [...]
Beyond Dumplings
A Deep Dive into Calgary’s Asian Food Offering for Every Occasion Story by Carmen Cheng Photos by Carmen Cheng and Dong Kim unless otherwise credited What is “Asian food,” exactly? With more than 40 [...]
A Long Tradition with a new Chef
Once a Lilydale poultry plant, then a discount fashion outlet, then a restaurant, the home of Bookers BBQ Grill & Crab Shack has seen a lot of history. And with 23 years in service, [...]
Carbonnade Flamande
Stews & Braises Photos and story by Julie Van Rosendaal Low and slow has been the way to go this winter. With more time to make some long-simmered stews and braises. Few cooking techniques [...]
Strong Sando Game
Sammie Cafe Last year saw its share of eateries finding innovative ways to do business. In some cases, restrictions have given business owners the chance to re-evaluate what they offer, like Percilla Gutscher owner [...]
Homemade Marzipan
The 12 Tastes of Christmas We’ve turned the 12 days into the 12 tastes of Christmas as we visit tables all over the world during the holidays. From KFC in Japan to injera in [...]
12 Tastes of Christmas – Spain
The 12 Tastes of Christmas We’ve turned the 12 days into the 12 tastes of Christmas as we visit tables all over the world during the holidays. From KFC in Japan to injera in [...]
16th Century Pizza Dough
Pizza Culture A pizza dough recipe that stretches back to the 16th century, a Stefano Ferrara wood-fire oven imported from Italy, and pizza making traditions passed down through generations is what you will find [...]
Warming up to Spiced Rum
Romero Distilling Company When you think of rum, thoughts might turn to white sand beaches and tropical punch. But Alberta actually has a strong affiliation with the sweet spirit with a history of prohibition [...]
The Dandy Brewing Company
In Your Own Space The Dandy Brewing Company has launched In Your Own Space, a delivery and pick-up option that brings the Dandy tasting room experience home. Chef Merritt Gordon has crafted mains, snacks [...]
On A Roll
Ikusa Terry Ke shows no sign of slowing down as he recently added Ikusa in Bridgeland to his family of restaurants (which includes Ke Charcoal and Tokyo Street Market) as well as expanding the [...]
Saag Paneer
Paneer is an unaged, non-melting cheese that is set with vinegar or lemon juice (rather than rennet) to create the curds. You'll find cubed paneer in the freezer sections of Calgary's South Asian groceries [...]
12 Tastes of Christmas – India
The 12 Tastes of Christmas We’ve turned the 12 days into the 12 tastes of Christmas as we visit tables all over the world during the holidays. From KFC in Japan to injera in [...]
Modern Mediterranean Dining
Orchard Restaurant Under the direction of Chef Jenny Kang, Orchard Restaurant has opened for lunch and dinner in Calgary’s premier luxury residential project, SODO. The restaurant provides an experience from entry to exit invoking [...]
A Mash Up
The Mash The Heier/Kozloski family are the owners and operators of Half Hitch Brewing Company in Cochrane. They also opened The Mash during Covid-19, a take-out and delivery pizza-and-beer eatery in Airdrie, Kensington and [...]
Jamaican-style Dark 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 — [...]
Christmas Pie Perfection
Pie Junkie Christmas pies and pastry are soaked in holiday tradition. This year alongside their classic apple, pumpkin cheesecake and hazelnut ganache, Pie Junkie also has Nancy’s family's traditional mincemeat tarts and cranberry orange [...]
The 12 Tastes of Christmas
The 12 Tastes of Christmas We’ve turned the 12 days into the 12 tastes of Christmas as we visit tables all over the world during the holidays. From KFC in Japan to injera in [...]
John’s Breakfast and Lunch
HIDDEN GEM: John's Breakfast and Lunch When Anita Ly speaks about her parents, she effuses pride for the hard work and dedication they’ve shown in creating a legacy in business and in their family. [...]
12 Tastes of Christmas – Denmark
We’ve turned the 12 days into the 12 tastes of Christmas as we visit tables all over the world during the holidays. From KFC in Japan to injera in Ethiopia join us on a [...]
Winter Wonderland
Mt. Engadine Lodge One of the most magical places to visit as winter envelops the Rocky Mountains is Mt. Engadine Lodge. We love that they support local like champs! The lodge carries spirits from [...]
Brunede Kartofler
We’ve turned the 12 days into the 12 tastes of Christmas as we visit tables all over the world during the holidays. From KFC in Japan to injera in Ethiopia join us on a [...]