Food Stories
Japanese Craft
The Naked Leaf As one of Calgary’s boutique tea vendors, The Naked Leaf prides itself on reintroducing tea as it was meant to be — “all natural and unhurried.” This cast-iron teapot, available [...]
Mi Casa Es Tu Casa
Milpa Milpa is a new Mexican small-plates restaurant and cocktail bar by Chef Elia Herrera, a third-generation chef and classically trained pastry chef. She owns and operates Colibri and Tecolote restaurants in downtown Toronto [...]
Ballad of bygone booze
With new Health Canada guidelines on drinking, Linda Kupecek muses on boozes During my university days, I toted a carton of milk to parties, while my pals downed bargain basement beer, Black Tower [...]
Beyond Donuts
Amaido Café Amaido Café has reopened in Chinatown under the same roof as owner Melissa Luu’s store Urban Pop Shoppe. New flavours are introduced weekly alongside classic flavours customers love. In addition to the [...]
Calgary restaurants and bars serving cool mocktails
Non-Alcoholic Mocktail It used to be that if you were going out and not drinking alcohol, there weren’t a lot of choices to be had. Soda, water, and juice were usually all [...]
Building community through coffee
Primary Colours Café The team behind Monogram Coffee has opened Primary Colours Café in Britannia Plaza Shopping Centre taking over the space formerly occupied by Elbow Room. Executive chef Matthias Fong has created brunch [...]
Mushrooms
Of the more than 10,000 known types of mushrooms, very few are edible and many are even deadly. Mushrooms are the fruiting bodies (propagated by spores) of vast underground mycelial networks, and are neither [...]
6 best restaurants for Bánh Mì subs in Calgary
Bánh Mì subs Vietnamese subs, also known as Bánh Mì, have gained a lot of popularity over the years. And who can resist? Toasted baguettes filled with flavourful meats and pickled veggies [...]
Botanical Blends
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 [...]
Alpine Dreams
Bluebird Restaurant and Lobby Bar Apres ski, before ski, maybe skip ski? With breakfast comforts like Prime Rib and Egg on Toast, a happy hour that features half-price food and cocktails and a dinner [...]
9 Calgary restaurants are participating in Filipino Restaurant Month in Canada
Following on the success from last year’s event, Filipino Restaurant Month in Canada (FRMC) returns for its second year with a bigger and better program supporting Filipino restaurants and chefs and celebrating the complex [...]
Easter Eats 2023
Enjoy these Easter brunches, dinners and take-home options from some of Calgary's best chefs
Sweet Spot
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 [...]
Market Report: Soup and Kraut
Meet the entrepreneurs behind some of Calgary's most beloved local market eateries in our regular feature, Market Report. This issues spotlights Krooked Lucy's and Primal Soup Company. Krooked Lucy's Drop [...]
5 cozy spots for Afternoon Tea in Calgary
Deane House Afternoon Tea Pinkies up! What better way to get royal treatment than with an elegant Afternoon Tea. Savour scones, finger sandwiches and mini pastries while sipping on a cuppa. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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.