Features
Beakers to Buttercream
From chemist to cake artist, Remi Guzel's culinary journey has brought her to the heart of the Calgary's baking scene. Her north Calgary bakery offers a delightful array of artisanal pastries and cakes. [...]
That’s Ten
Ten years of steakhouse perfection. Modern Steak is proud to celebrate a decade of serving Calgary. The restaurant has become a city staple for exceptional cuisine. Photo Credit: Modern Steak [...]
Smashing Summer
Limoncello is having a moment, and Banff’s Park Distillery is leading the charge. The Park Distillery Limoncello Vodka Smash is the perfect summer refresher, whether you're hiking, camping, or simply enjoying a patio [...]
A Taste of the Rockies
Nestled amidst the breathtaking beauty of Bow Lake, The Lodge offers an unforgettable escape where culinary artistry meets alpine adventure. The Lodge at Bow Lake The privilege of telling [...]
Moxy Magic
Moxy Banff, a bold new addition to the Canadian Rockies, transforms a mid-century motel into a playful, vibrant escape for adventurous travelers. Moxy Banff Moxy Banff, the first western [...]
Delightful Doughnuts
Canmore's sweetest secret, Frankie D's Donuts, is more than just a bakery. This local gem combines delicious treats with a commitment to mental health awareness. Frankie D’s Donuts Is [...]
Get some Spragg in your step
Spragg’s Meat Shop offers a genuine farm-to-table experience. Raised on their Rosemary farm, their livestock thrives in open pastures ensuring exceptional quality and flavour. Photos Credit: Spragg's Meat Shop Story by: Erin [...]
Pawfuls of Pop
Sunshine and a heat wave calls for refreshing flavours. Grab a Grizzly Paw Soda, available all through out Alberta, hand crafted in the Canadian Rockies. The Grizzly Paw Brewing [...]
Wild Game
WILD GAME - A CRASH COURSE This summer we are celebrating high altitude dining in the Alberta Rockies. We can’t tell the story of eating in the mountains without talking about the incredible game [...]
Guardians of the Mountains
Canadian Rockies resorts, Fairmont and The Rimrock Banff, are leading the sustainable hospitality charge. From smart tech to reforestation, they're proving luxury can be green. Canada's Western Mountain Collection [...]
Market Report: Pasta and Ice Cream
Thinking about comfort food or a boozy summer treat? Calgary offers both: laughs and ready-made meals from ex-comedian Jebb Fink at Crossroads Market, and boozy ice cream flavours for adults at Tipzy Cow in [...]
Alpine Cuisine meets Canadian Hospitality
Nestled amidst the majesty of the Rockies, The Lodge at Bow Lake offers a unique blend of alpine cuisine and genuine Canadian hospitality. Chef Chris Parnell crafts delicious meals using local ingredients, while [...]
Market Report: Alberta Bounty & Quebec Flavours
Craving fresh, local product? Our local farmers markets are bursting at the seams with locally grown produce from Alberta Farms. In this issue's Market Report, we dive deeper into Innisfail Growers and explore Quebec [...]
Eye of the Tiger
From Mumbai's vibrant kitchens to Calgary's culinary scene, Prasad Patil spices up Kensington with Bombay Tiger, where his inventive Indian dishes have locals and tourists hungry for more. Bombay [...]
Cheap is the new Chic
Creating delicious meals without breaking the bank is an art form, and Linda Kupecek is sharing some of her best secrets – so you can eat and live well while pinching your pennies. [...]
Pasture to Plate
A menu overhaul at Little Chief restaurant brings Indigenous culinary traditions to the forefront. Bison sourced from the Tsuut'ina Nation is the star, presented in a unique and delicious way. Photo Credit: [...]
Coffee with the Neighbours
Brandy Caffe is a special blend of Italian roast coffee and brandy, created by Cappuccino King and Bridgeland Distillery to celebrate Cappuccino King’s 50th anniversary. This Italian roast coffee meets award-winning brandy is [...]
Great Plates
Whether it’s locally sourced meat or clay to make dishes, local ingredients are the heart of pretty much every Indigenous culinary and food business in Alberta. Saskatchewan potter Suzanne Page, inspired by [...]
Reclaiming the Plate
Chef Shane Chartrand combines his Red Seal French culinary training with Indigenous traditions to offer a fresh perspective on Canadian cuisine. Through his award-winning cookbook and travels across Indigenous communities, he aims to [...]
Foraging
FORAGING - A CRASH COURSE As the world comes back to life after another long winter, we got to thinking about all of the canned, frozen, pre-packaged and otherwise processed food we’ve eaten over [...]
Balkan Up
Serbia's vibrant culture comes alive at Marko's Kitchen in South Calgary. Indulge in smoky ćevapi sausages, a national treasure, nestled in pillowy lepinja bread, a staple that evokes cozy Serbian kitchens. [...]
The Sweet South
Unveiling a taste of Croatia in Calgary's southeast, Sweet Rhapsody Bakery offers a delightful selection of pastries and treats inspired by the Slavonian region. Discover layered cakes, European cookies, and more. Photo Credit [...]
Healing Landscapes
Heather Morigeau, a two-spirit Indigenous artist and activist, spearheads the FoodScape Cooperative, crafting sustainable urban landscapes and healing gardens rooted in Indigenous traditions. Their initiatives, such as the healing garden at Alberta Children's [...]
Grit and Determination
Dough Boy brings a taste of resilience to Calgary. Owner Elshadai Getenet, inspired by his father's Kenyan street food, serves up unique dough ball doughnuts made fresh daily. Dough [...]