A Long Tradition with a new Chef
Once a Lilydale poultry plant, then a discount fashion outlet, then a restaurant, the home of Bookers BBQ Grill & Crab Shack has seen a lot of history. And with 23 [...]
Carbonnade Flamande
Stews & Braises Photos and story by Julie Van Rosendaal Low and slow has been the way to go this winter. With more time to make some long-simmered stews and braises. [...]
Strong Sando Game
Sammie Cafe Last year saw its share of eateries finding innovative ways to do business. In some cases, restrictions have given business owners the chance to re-evaluate what they offer, like [...]
16th Century Pizza Dough
Pizza Culture A pizza dough recipe that stretches back to the 16th century, a Stefano Ferrara wood-fire oven imported from Italy, and pizza making traditions passed down through generations is what [...]
Warming up to Spiced Rum
Romero Distilling Company When you think of rum, thoughts might turn to white sand beaches and tropical punch. But Alberta actually has a strong affiliation with the sweet spirit with a [...]
In your own space
The Dandy Brewing Company The Dandy Brewing Company has launched In Your Own Space, a delivery and pick-up option that brings the Dandy tasting room experience home. Chef Merritt Gordon has [...]
On A Roll
Ikusa Terry Ke shows no sign of slowing down as he recently added Ikusa in Bridgeland to his family of restaurants (which includes Ke Charcoal and Tokyo Street Market) as well [...]
Modern Mediterranean Dining
Orchard Restaurant Under the direction of Chef Jenny Kang, Orchard Restaurant has opened for lunch and dinner in Calgary’s premier luxury residential project, SODO. The restaurant provides an experience from entry [...]
A Mash Up
The Mash The Heier/Kozloski family are the owners and operators of Half Hitch Brewing Company in Cochrane. They also opened The Mash during Covid-19, a take-out and delivery pizza-and-beer eatery in [...]
Jamaican-style Dark Fruitcake
I’ve never understood the near-universal distaste for fruitcake — how it has become a much-ridiculed physical representation of the gaudiness of the holidays. I blame the candied cherries, particularly those neon [...]
Christmas Pie Perfection
Pie Junkie Christmas pies and pastry are soaked in holiday tradition. This year alongside their classic apple, pumpkin cheesecake and hazelnut ganache, Pie Junkie also has Nancy’s family's traditional mincemeat tarts [...]
The 12 Tastes of Christmas
The 12 Tastes of Christmas We’ve turned the 12 days into the 12 tastes of Christmas as we visit tables all over the world during the holidays. From KFC in Japan [...]