Hidden Gems
Thai One On
A culinary journey awaits at Thai Siam, where authentic Thai flavours and a passion for quality food come together. From its humble beginnings as a pop-up to its permanent location in Starr Distillling [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
Lechon Love
Embarking on a culinary adventure, Maria Bomba and April Garcia transformed their passion for Filipino cuisine into Maria's Kitchen and Grill. Since its opening, the storefront has become a vibrant canvas for their [...]
Hidden gem eateries found in Calgary Strip Malls
As Calgary continues to grow and expand, so do the never-ending strip malls or shopping districts. There are several stand alone restaurants to tickle your fancy nestled in all quadrants, however some of [...]
The best vegan restaurants in Calgary
January is Veganuary, a time for those wanting to change up their diets to embrace the vegan lifestyle for an entire month. It's the best time to explore the abundance of vegan eateries [...]
Tradition meets taste
The Calgary Italian Bakery is a renowned establishment celebrated for its dedication to preserving the authentic flavors and artisanal craftsmanship of Italy. It's commitment to upholding culinary tradition, makes this bakery a food [...]
Breakfast Abroad
Calgary’s international offerings make breakfast the most travelled meal of the day. THE HORN OF AFRICA - MULAWAH, FATIRA AND FUUL Coffee Land serves up an [...]
Traditional Japanese Cuisine
Hidden Gem: Satsuki Omakase and Sake You may have had the good fortune of tasting Chef May Ng’s food at Concorde’s Goro + Gunn or Lonely Mouth before she made the leap into entrepreneurship [...]
Pursuing Mountain Flavours
The road to Jasper is considered one of the most scenic on Earth. And as much as we love breath-taking, we're on the hunt for mouth-watering on this particular venture. Join us on the road to Jasper's newest culinary offering: Aalto at Pyramid Lake Lodge.
Community Coffee
Hidden Gem: Congress Coffee At the east end of an unassuming strip mall in Calgary’s Greenview Industrial area is a delicious little time warp called Congress Coffee. Created by long-time Calgarian arts fixture Johanna [...]
Peak Momo
Aama Nepalese Cousine Half of the team behind Calgary Momo House has branched off and opened the new Aama Nepalese Cuisine in Cochrane. With a gorgeous dining room featuring a great view of the [...]
Bono-Fide Brews
Hidden Gem: Bono Coffee With the highest altitude in Africa, Ethiopia offers the perfect climate for the sensitive arabica beans and is the birthplace of coffee. In this place, coffee is deeply ingrained in [...]
A Tea Journey
Linvers Atelier Tea & Coffee When we arrived at Linvers Atelier Tea & Coffee we were greeted by owner and tea specialist Josh Linvers, an articulate, poised, and well-spoken individual in a chocolate brown [...]
The RockFort Chettinadu Cuisine
Hidden Gem: The RockFort Chettinadu and Indian Restaurant While many Canadians’ experience of Indian food begins and ends with butter chicken and naan, the cuisine of this large southeast-Asian country is as diverse as [...]
Hand Pulled Noodles
Hidden Gem: Calan Beef Noodle When Calan Beef Noodle founder David Liu, arrived in Calgary as an international student from China, there were no hand-pulled noodle eateries to be found. This famous Chinese street [...]
Tea with Heart
Hidden Gem: The Noble Teahouse The Noble Teahouse in High River is a labour of love created by five women: Joelene Smart, Kim Courtney, Rebecca Lindsay, Anita Mackenzie and Claudette Summers. Kim is the [...]
Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony at Yegna
Hidden Gem: Yegna It’s no secret that Ethiopian coffee is considered the best in the world. Arabica beans cultivated on high misty hilltops give these beans (which also grow wild in places) bright fruited [...]
Island Lake Lodge
Hidden Gem: Island Lake Lodge You’ll have to drive a little further to discover this issue’s hidden gem, but we promise you, it’s well worth the trip. Island Lake Lodge, just outside of Fernie [...]
French 50 Bakery
Hidden Gem: French 50 Bakery Sometimes you have to hunt a little for a true hidden gem and French 50 Bakery (and freshly-launched café) is just such a treasure. Operated by husband-and-wife team Brad [...]
Heart of Bragg Creek
Hidden Gem: Heart of Bragg Creek Road-trips have become the family outing of choice over the last year and a short trip west for some plant-based goodness at Heart of Bragg Creek Café is [...]
Maxima Bakery
Hidden Gem: Maxima Bakery If you’re already an aficionado of authentic Chinese cuisine, chances are you already know about Maxima Bakery. Hidden inside the Lambda Asian Grocery in Crescent Heights Village, Maxima is a [...]