Features
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 [...]
Eat Meat
Big Stone Cree Nation Chef Ian Gladue's Mitsoh bridges the gap between tradition and taste. Their pemmican blends Indigenous knowledge with delicious flavours, ensuring respect for heritage with every bite. [...]
A Taste of History
Chef Ian Gladue's journey isn't just about food - it's about reclaiming a vital part of Indigenous culture and sharing it with the world. From a childhood spent playing "restaurant" to creating Mitsoh, [...]
The Humble Beef Cow
Food waste is a major issue in Canada, with shockingly high stats showing 58% wasted annually. To tackle this problem, a recent panel discussion explored how cattle can play a key role in [...]
Get Spicy
Transforming trash into treasure, Sangster Sawmill elevates the art of sustainability. This family-run business uses leftover wood, including firewood scraps, to craft stunning and functional kitchenware, proving beauty can be found in unexpected [...]
Market Report: Meat
While plant-based diets are front-and-centre in the ethical eating conversation, some of us are simply carnivores. Fear not! Animal protein can still be produced and consumed ethically with organic and humane practices. Supporting local [...]
Shop and eat at this Persian restaurant
Located along Edmonton Trail N.E., House of Kabob is a longstanding Persian restaurant worth exploring. Family-owned and steeped in tradition, it's known for its flavourful kabobs and cuisine, with a small market offering [...]
For the planet
What began as a humble endeavor selling bottled water in Edmonton to support hunger relief efforts has evolved to provide school meals globally while championing environmental sustainability through innovative packaging solutions. With a [...]
Rising Star
Second-year SAIT Culinary Arts student Erik Hansen is no stranger to competition. At just 20 years old he has already competed in the Skills Alberta Culinary Arts competition in Edmonton and the Taste [...]