Quick Bites/Food News
Over 20 eateries participating in YYC Pizza Fest 2023
YYC Pizza Fest is back! The 9th anniversary of one of Calgary’s cheesiest festivals is kicking off on September 15th and will run to October 1st. This 15-day event will allow pie-hard fans to [...]
Grand Trunk Festival marks 75 years of the WHCA
The West Hillhurst Community Association (WHCA) is proud to be celebrating its 75th Anniversary with the first-ever Grand Trunk Festival on Saturday, September 16, 2023, a three-part event, in the heart of the community. [...]
WERK celebrates Pride Week with a series of events
Calgary, get ready to WERK! WERK, is the group behind Calgary’s hottest queer events, celebrating Pride Week with an exciting roster of events and activations across the city. Be sure to check out all [...]
Terroir Symposium returns with Transformation
For three immersive days from September 30 to October 2, right here in Calgary, the Terroir Symposium will engage you in a world of culinary inspiration and innovation. This year’s theme of Transformation: Industry – Ingredients – [...]
Get ready to soar, Wing’n it takes flight in Calgary
While living in Grande Prairie, Ishpreet Kalra was working at a gas station and Rajat Kumar was the head chef at Wing’n it, a wings plus more eatery. The friends liked the business so [...]
Cinnaholic rolls into Township Shopping Centre
Rolls, brownies, cookies, gluten-free options – oh, my! Cinnaholic, the gourmet cinnamon roll bakery, is opening a new location in southeast Calgary on Friday, August 18, 2023. This new location will [...]
August Food Festivals
Plan your tasty tour of the city with this round-up of Calgary's summer food festivals throughout August starting with Taste of Calgary this weekend - bigger and better than ever!
Marda Loop celebrates the 36th year of the Marda Gras Street Festival
Known as Calgary’s longest-running street festival, Marda Loop is celebrating the 36th year of the Marda Gras Festival on Sunday, August 13th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The action will take place along [...]
Taste of Calgary returns with Taste Passes
Get ready for the largest Taste of Calgary yet with paper-free Taste Passes, a larger event space, an opening ceremony, more food and international offerings, a foodie marketplace, and an extra day! For 26 [...]
River Café Brings Back Popular Picnic Baskets for Outdoor Dining
Dine al fresco in style this summer! River Café is bringing back their popular picnic baskets, perfect for an afternoon escape to Prince’s Island Park with family and friends or an intimate evening tryst [...]
Calgary’s University District welcomes new businesses
University District welcomes two well-loved restaurants, anticipated to open by 2024 - UNA Pizza and Wine and Native Tongues Taqueria - to the ground floor of The Forge, part of its Retail Main Street. [...]
Rocky Mountain Cuisine
Join esteemed host John Gilchrist as he leads the way on a culinary journey from Whitefish, Montana to Canmore, Emerald Lake, Storm Mountain, Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff to discover the truly talented, visionary [...]
Garden Party
Rosé and Croquet Garden Party at Deane House Deane House, located in the historical neighbourhood of Inglewood, presents the Third Annual Rosé & Croquet Garden Party on Thursday, June 22. Wander the lush [...]
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 you will find [...]
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 to exit invoking [...]
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 and cranberry orange [...]
John’s Breakfast and Lunch
HIDDEN GEM: John's Breakfast and Lunch When Anita Ly speaks about her parents, she effuses pride for the hard work and dedication they’ve shown in creating a legacy in business and in their family. [...]
Christmas in the Foothills
Spirit Hills Winery Wine tours and tastings now available every weekend until Christmas! Come out to Spirit Hills Winery and enjoy the Christmas in the Foothills Experience with a glass of mulled wine around [...]
Buttermilk Holiday Box
Buttermilk Fine Waffles Sam Friley has been busy working on holiday gift baskets and boxes curating each item and detail right down to the box itself. He’s even added his personal favourites including Buttermilk [...]
New to the Flock
Tippa Inc. New to the Okotoks-based Tippa lineup is Tippa’s Magpie Rum. Aged in premium tequila barrels, this smooth, flavourful rum uses premium cane sugar and black strap molasses. Tasting notes offer a blend [...]
Holy Cow Gelato
Holy Cow Gelato The newest addition to the Teatro Group family is Holy Cow Gelato! Nestled next door to the famed Vendome in Sunnyside is the neighborhood’s newest hot spot to grab a scoop [...]
Empire Provisions
Artisanal Meat and Cheese Box Empire Provisions is offering custom curated gift boxes for gift giving or sharing at home. Boxes come in three sizes and include artisanal cured meats and cheese plus select [...]
Mesmerize Spices
Stuff Stockings with Spices Mesmerize Spices was conceived by a group of friends who share a passion for food. One of the friends, local Chef Christopher Mesmer, curated the spices preparing three spice blends [...]
Alvin’s Jazz Club
Get Jazzed Up Alvin’s Jazz Club reopened in October safely to bring you the quintessential New York city dining experience of the 1930s and ’40s with a modern approach. The Westman Village jazz club [...]