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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 Airdrie, Kensington and [...]
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. [...]
The Early Bird gets the Donut
The Donut Club The Donut Club, by UNA Pizza + Wine Executive Chef Kayle Burns and wife Kate Burns has become our latest food obsession. Every Monday on Instagram, they release a limited number [...]
Time Honoured Traditions
A Tavola A Tavola! This is how sisters Nadia Carinelli and Sara Marghella were called to the table by their mother when dinner was ready. Translated, it means “at the table.” Growing up in [...]
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 [...]
My Fine Christmas
By Linda Kupecek Don’t get me wrong. I am all for a cozy Christmas during which people cuddle up in front of the fireplace and exude good will like a Hallmark movie. Year after [...]
Mediterranean with a Twist
Ritage Restaurant Ritage Restaurant is one of Calgary’s newest restaurants to open right before the pandemic hit only to shut down like everyone else. As per AHS guidelines, they reopened this summer offering a [...]
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 [...]
What a Concept
Foreign Concept We’ve taken the opportunity during the pandemic to rediscover some Calgary classics. Duncan Ly’s Foreign Concept in the Beltline still delights! We started with a beautiful glass of Tommasi Pinot grigio to [...]
11 Cookbooks from Alberta Authors to gift this Holiday Season
Given, most people find our recipes on the Internet these days. But Savour Calgary readers aren't most people. We're the ones who bookmark our favourite, sauce-splattered pages in Grandma's Best of Bridge and who [...]
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 [...]
Send Noods
Nan's Noodle House What started as a dream for owner Nan Thammanatr has become a reality, as Nan’s Noodle House opened this fall to rave reviews. Eahly Shirley and Nan are owners of Hearts [...]
Benny’s Breakfast Bar
A Trip Down Memory Lane Walk into Benny’s Breakfast Bar and it feels like you are walking into a 1950’s diner. A bright, airy spot, the restaurant boasts candy apple red booths and chair [...]
Hot Patios to enjoy all Winter Long
Calgary restaurants have been quite innovative this year and with good reason. Having to operate at half capacity, distance tables, build plastic barriers, and set up make shift patios is how many have tried [...]
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 [...]
Back in the Game
Buon Giorno Ristorante Italiano Buon Giorno has been resurrected and brought back to life thanks to a couple of loyal customers who stepped in to save the restaurant. Regulars will notice a few subtle [...]
Taste of 17th
Meet me on 17tth The Taste of 17th food festival hits the streets of Calgary Nov 20 -29, 2020. For 10 days this inaugural foodie event will feature pre-set menus at participating establishments along [...]
The Beltliner
Starbelly Takes on the Beltliner We love this marriage of two great Calgary eateries as the Starbelly Group (under the leadership of Managing Partner Derek Mihalik) took ownership of The Beltliner in June with [...]
Made by Marcus
Reviving the past Made By Marcus and Lil’ Empire Burger are opening a dual concept in the old Tazza space in Bridgeland. This collaboration brings together these two businesses plus Yousef, the owner of [...]
Using the power of food to generate change
How people are changing the world through Social Gastronomy By Shelley Boettcher Illustrations by Camie Leard Social gastronomy is about making a positive impact in the world through food. Maybe it means donating a [...]