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. [...]
Concorde’s endless summer nights
As Calgary's summer days grow shorter, Concorde Group is cranking up the heat with their Endless Summer campaign. Twelve iconic venues are serving up three weeks of stellar deals that make August's twilight [...]
Fresh Garden Peas
Fresh peas have a short but glorious season in Alberta, prized for their sweetness, crunch, and versatility. From shelling in the garden to adding them to salads and simple sides, these little green [...]
Meet the Producers – Beef and Basil
Two Alberta producers share a passion for creating fresh, local food while caring for the land that sustains them. From open pastures to sunlit greenhouses, their work reflects both tradition and innovation in [...]
Annual Marda Gras festival set to take over Marda Loop
Marda Gras is turning 40, and the streets of Marda Loop are ready to celebrate. Calgary’s longest-running outdoor street festival returns Sunday, August 10 with live music, local food, family fun, and a [...]
Get cheesy
Empire Provisions has a knack for turning everyday classics into something special, and their Cheeseburger Smokies are one of those items. Crafted in Calgary and packed with big flavour, these all-in-one bites are [...]
Strawberry Basil Shortcake
This summery twist on a classic shortcake pairs sweet macerated strawberries with fresh basil and a soft buttermilk biscuit. Light, fragrant and easy to assemble, it's a dessert that tastes like peak summer. [...]
Best Korean BBQ and Restaurants in Calgary
Korean cuisine continues to heat up Calgary’s food scene with bold flavours, sizzling BBQ, and comforting classics that draw crowds across the city. From bubbling hot pots to crispy fried chicken and tableside [...]
Beyond the sauce
Jenna Bazzana makes a confident return to Calgary’s dining scene with a new restaurant that blends elegance with heart. Mille captures the spirit of Italian hospitality through thoughtful cooking, a polished room, and [...]
Nothing small about this bar
The corner spot in Bridgeland has a new look, but it still feels familiar. Small Bar has settled in where Cannibale once stood, keeping the spirit of the place alive with a more [...]
Soft Pretzels
These soft pretzels are the kind you want to tear into while they’re still warm. A quick bath in baking soda gives them their classic flavour and deep golden colour, finished with a [...]
Fabrizio Busso Wins 2025 Canadian Pizza Chef of the Year
The heat was on at this year’s Canadian Pizza Summit in Calgary, where top chefs from across the country fired up their best pies for a shot at the national title. After a [...]
Crave Cupcakes to open new café in Hillhurst
Crave Cupcakes is starting a fresh chapter this August with the opening of a brand-new Hillhurst location — and the debut of its new café concept, CeCe’s Coffee. Just steps from its original [...]