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Meh, I can’t be bothered
For years, I have religiously made my own stock, feeling virtuous and akin to the Good Foodies I revere. Then, one day I realized that I could not tell the difference between a store-bought [...]
Az sir ta piaz
The A to Z of Calgary's Persian cuisine offering These days, Iran comes up more in conversations about politics rather than about food, which is a real shame. Iran is home to one of [...]
Big Buns
The Big Buns Club We recently tried one of the giant handmade cinnamon buns from The Big Buns Club and all we can say is, they have good buns and we cannot lie. Insert [...]
Fleetwood Snack
Fleetwood Lounge Why build one eatery in the lobby of a new condo building when you can build five? That’s right, the team at Vintage Group launched five new food experiences at the base [...]
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 [...]
8 Halloween Treats to Try in Calgary
Forget the tricks, give us all the treats this Halloween. Pick up some Halloween sweets from your favourite local vendor. Ritual Doughnuts has some spooky Halloween flavours. From their strawberry jam [...]
Tang
Fermenting at home brings zest and health benefits to the table While Calgary entrepreneur Margot Loveseth rather detested sauerkraut when she tried it as a kid, a curiosity about the health benefits of [...]
Growing Community
Borough Bar + Grill Borough Bar + Grill officially opened this summer in the rapidly growing University District. A borough is a self-governing community with its own personality inside a larger community. This new [...]
New and Improved
Two House Brewing Jennifer Twyman, Geoff Twyman and Regan James, founders of Two House Brewing, opened the brewery in 2019, however due to unforeseen circumstances not pandemic related, shut down in 2021. This motivated [...]
Market Report: Sushi and Sprouts
This edition of Market Report highlights new eatery Zushi YYC by Chef Jun Young Pak in Fresh and Local Market and Kitchens. We also get to know Sprout Society, Calgary's first plant-based meal delivery [...]
Best Birria Tacos in Calgary
Birria Tacos in Calgary Birria Tacos gained notoriety during the pandemic and lucky for us, they are still all the rage. Birria is a traditional Mexican dish where the meat is slow cooked in [...]
8 Pumpkin Treats for Fall
It’s Fall, y’all and that means that it’s pumpkin season. While pumpkin spice lattes can be found in your favourite local coffee shops, there are several options to consider this time of the year [...]
Beltline’s Burning Flame
Fire and Flora Chef Adam Ryan has set his passion for creative vegan cuisine on fire with his latest outing, Fire and Flora in The District at Beltline. From the moment you enter to [...]
Pie’d Piper
Autumn is our favourite season as it ushers in cool, crisp air, vibrant colours and reminds us summer is but a distant memory. We relish fewer mosquito bites, that extra hour of sleep and [...]
Finger Food
The Sensual - And Ancient - Joy of Eating with your hands Years ago, I found myself at the opening of a very fancy French shop in Canada. As a hapless young server came [...]
Good Fortune
Fortuna's Row Situated on the riverfront between Chinatown and East Village is a new contemporary Latin- American supper club, Fortuna’s Row. The vibe in this 10,000 square foot space is airy, beachy and unlike [...]
An Inspired Celebration in Ramsay
Inspirati Fine Linens & Home Essentials On September 24, join the lovely ladies of Inspirati Fine Linens & Home Essentials (home of those exquisite Le Jacquard Francais tea towels) as they celebrate their fabulous [...]
Grab and Go Lunches
Fall is here and while it signifies the return of pumpkin spice and sweater weather, it also means back to school, school and work lunches. Luckily there is not shortage of [...]
Modern Rustic
Kama Last April, Chef Kenny Kaechele, formerly of The Workshop Kitchen & Culture, launched his latest culinary vision, Kama, a Mediterranean- inspired 100-seat restaurant in the heart of The District at Beltline. Chef Kaechele’s [...]
10 Royal Restaurants in YYC
As we celebrate the life of England’s longest-ruling monarch, Savour Calgary rounds up 10 royal restaurants where you can eat your feelings and drown your sorrows. Here’s to the Queen. 1, Queen's Breakfast [...]
Sip Eat Art
The Artist Lounge After much anticipation, The Artist Lounge officially opened this past spring in Capitol Hill. This fun space is at the front of the Ruberto Ostberg Gallery offering a European feel with [...]
10 Picnic Ideas in Calgary
One of our favourite things to do in the summer is grabbing a bite from somewhere local and enjoying a picnic. Whether it be in the park or by the river, here are some [...]
Rose All Day
Garneau Block Established in 2019, Garneau Block is an Alberta-based natural-wine liquor agency that imports biodynamic, low-intervention wines from sustainable, family-run wineries around the world. Natural wine is produced from grapes that are free [...]
Hole in one
Doughnuts or donuts? Fried dough? Vanilla-glazed deep-fried rings of happiness? Breakfast…? Whatever you choose to call them, it’s hard not to love this ubiquitous American classic. one of my fondest memories growing up in [...]