Ingredients
Paw-picked by the Easter bunny
From traditional milk chocolate bunnies to Easter baskets full of goodies, Purdys Chocolatier has gourmet treats to satisfy any sweet tooth. Easter is a hop, skip and a jump away, falling on Sunday, April [...]
Nacho Average Taco
Native Tongues Native Tongues has opened a second location in Britannia Plaza. With the same menu as the original location, Native Tongues Britannia serves up a range of bold, balanced dishes that please fans [...]
Jam Session
Did you know afternoon tea was invented to curb hunger? In England during the mid-19th Century, Anna, the Seventh Duchess of Bedford, found herself a little peckish in the late afternoon. With lunch served [...]
Best French onion soup in Calgary
4th Spot Kitchen & Bar French Onion Soup French onion soup is a classic French dish made with dry bread or croutons, beef broth, and caramelized onions. Sweet onions like Vidalia, Walla [...]
St. Patrick’s Day Shakes
Green beer might be a popular drink to enjoy on St. Patrick's Day, but this year we are celebrating with green coloured Shamrock shakes. Vanilla ice cream, milk, peppermint syrup (find it at Cappucino [...]
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 [...]
Mushroom Toast on Sourdough
Sometimes the simplest of dishes are the most impressive. That’s what I was thinking as I watched my friend Jen toss two or three different kinds of mushrooms, a knob of salted butter, a [...]
Mushrooms
MUSHROOMS - A CRASH COURSE It’s hard to find the right words to describe umami. The science says the “certain something” comes from amino acids and nucleotides like aspartate, inosinate and glutamate…whatever those are. [...]
Tasting Table
Roy's Korean Kitchen Chef Roy Oh is certainly no stranger to Calgary’s restaurant scene. The early 2020 closure of Anju, his award-winning modern Korean restaurant on 4th St., was a sad day for many. [...]
YYC Food & Drink Experience
The annual YYC Food and Drink Experience returns with an all-star lineup of chefs, cuisines, beverages and restaurant collaborations for one of the biggest food and drink events of the year. This highly anticipated [...]
Mushroom Risotto
A mushroom risotto is a sublime use of any combination of mushrooms, and much easier to make than most people think. Not straying far from the pan and stirring often are key. The [...]
You are what you eat
Chef's Earth After working in restaurants around the world (they met in one), Kevin and Robyn Birch have turned their focus to whole food, conscious eating and living a healthier life. Their new eatery, [...]
Worth buzzing about
January happens to be National Sunday Supper Month. For traditionalists, Sunday supper usually means one thing – a hearty, robust family meal of roast beef and potatoes swimming in a rich, velvety gravy. If [...]
Off the Eaten Path in the South Okanagan
The South Okanagan and Similkameen Valley are a food-lover’s dream destination. While the wine might bring you to the area, the food will capture your palate and your heart as the passionate people of the area take good food seriously. Here are a few must-tastes near Osoyoos, Oliver and Penticton.
Market Report: Nuts and Pastries
Each issue columnist Grace Wang scours our markets and food halls for some great local eats. Get to know Black Sheep Pâtisserie, who have recently opened a second location in Calgary Farmers' Market West [...]
Pink Peppercorn Shortbread
Very few of us can resist shortbread cookies as these buttery, delicious bites melt in your mouth. Shortbread is a blank canvas allowing a variety of flavours to be mixed in. While you have [...]
Best places for Burrata in Calgary restaurants
Burrata on the menu in Calgary Burrata is a soft Italian cheese made from buffalo or cow’s milk mozzarella that's been stretched and formed into a fresh, creamy ball. The outside is firmer [...]
Bruleed Grapefruit
While it might be cold and snowy outside, sunshiny citrus is in season right now. From grapefruit to oranges to kumquats, these juicy jewels are at their best in the winter months. Not only [...]
Whip on over
Whippt Kitchen After 13 years as one of Calgary’s premiere custom event and specialty-cake caterers, Whippt Kitchen recently opened its first retail location in Britannia Plaza. “It was time to give Whippt a well-deserved [...]
The underbelly
Prickett Richard Tucked away underneath a well-known barbecue restaurant on 17th Ave. is Prickett Richard, Calgary’s newest cocktail lounge and brainchild of owners Jared and Aja Kichula. This duo also own Hayden Block, Comery [...]
Japanese Pancakes
When the Savour Calgary team recently enjoyed the Wilde Brunch, we loved the lemon ricotta pancakes. Made in the Japanese style, they were so fluffy and delicious we just had to ask Chef [...]
Housewarming
January happens to be National Sunday Supper Month. For traditionalists, Sunday supper usually means one thing – a hearty, robust family meal of roast beef and potatoes swimming in a rich, velvety gravy. If [...]
If the walls could talk
Situated in what was once Divino Wine & Cheese Bistro in the Calgary Herald Block, FinePrint opened last fall by Brad Taylor, Grant Kosowan and Carlo Lucente of Beltline Hospitality Group. “The history of [...]
Spice it up with chili oil
Where to find Chili Oil in Calgary Chili oil is typically the strained version of chili crisp. The higher ratio of ingredients in a crisp are the garlic, shallots, and spices offering a [...]