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Holiday Gift Guide 2025

By |November 18th, 2025|0 Comments

The season brings a fresh round of kitchen daydreams and we found the things that match the mood. From tools to treats to books worth curling up with, it is a handpicked list [...]

  • MA PIES

Time for a party

By |November 9th, 2025|0 Comments

What began as one man’s pursuit of the perfect apple pie has grown into Ma Pies, where buttery crusts and clever fillings win loyal fans across Calgary. No matter how you slice it, [...]

  • NOtaBLE The Steakhouse

Still smouldering

By |November 7th, 2025|0 Comments

A Calgary favourite enters a new era. NOtaBLE – The Steakhouse builds on fifteen years of neighbourhood charm, putting Alberta beef front and centre while keeping the signature warmth and wood-fired spirit that [...]

  • Mille Restaurant & Cafe

A thousand reasons

By |November 4th, 2025|0 Comments

Mille Restaurant and Café brings a modern Italian sensibility to Calgary’s downtown west end. Thoughtful plates, a serene space and a touch of old-world charm create a dining experience that feels effortless and [...]

  • gatsby's restaurant

A Nod to Glamour

By |October 29th, 2025|0 Comments

Gatsby’s brings modern sophistication to Calgary dining with an artful nod to old-world glamour. The kitchen turns local, seasonal ingredients into dishes that feel both timeless and indulgent. Photo Credit: Ruslana Tyshchenko [...]

  • scary food

Eat, Drink and be Wary

By |October 20th, 2025|0 Comments

DANGEROUS FOODS - A CRASH COURSE Story by Ceilidh Price With Hallowe’en soon upon us, what’s spookier than ghosts, scarier than a jump-scare and even more daring than a walk through [...]

  • Heart shaped pie

For the love of pie

By |October 7th, 2025|0 Comments

Pie has a way of connecting past and present, from ancient ovens to Calgary’s modern bakeries. What began as a way to preserve food has become a symbol of comfort and creativity, shaped [...]

  • Fresh Market: apples

Apples

By |September 22nd, 2025|0 Comments

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 [...]

  • Our House

A place to gather

By |September 14th, 2025|0 Comments

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 [...]

  • Chai Stories

Market Report: Sips and Stems

By |September 8th, 2025|0 Comments

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 [...]

  • Local Calgary producer, Spolumbo's sausage

Links to tradition

By |September 6th, 2025|0 Comments

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 [...]

  • Noto Gelato

Churning up tradition

By |September 2nd, 2025|0 Comments

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 [...]

  • Nick Petros, founder of Nick’s Steakhouse & Pizza (1935–2023)

The house that Nick built

By |August 21st, 2025|0 Comments

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 Sauce

Billy-Joe’s BBQ

By |August 18th, 2025|0 Comments

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 [...]

  • Sheppard Creek Cattle Company

Meet the Producers – Beef and Basil

By |August 9th, 2025|0 Comments

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 [...]

  • Scotch Fire Hot Sauce

Fire it up

By |July 20th, 2025|0 Comments

Scotch Fire started as a flavour experiment in a Calgary kitchen and quickly turned into a full-blown hot sauce hustle. Today, Prince and Vince are bringing island heat to grills everywhere with bold [...]

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Guide to Summer Markets

By |July 15th, 2025|0 Comments

From sun-ripened produce to handcrafted goods, Calgary’s farmers’ markets are a summer staple. Whether you're hunting for fresh, seasonal ingredients or browsing one-of-a-kind local finds, these markets offer a taste of the city’s [...]

  • Two Rivers Distillery

Grain to glass

By |July 13th, 2025|0 Comments

Two Rivers Distillery is carving out its place in Calgary’s craft spirit scene with a focus on locally sourced ingredients and small-batch production. Tucked just off Macleod Trail, the distillery offers premium vodka [...]