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My Fun Easter
I am closer to the Easter Bunny than I have ever been to Santa. Sure, Santa’s jolly, but his love is conditional. All that ‘naughty or nice’ business? Too much pressure. The Easter Bunny [...]
Butter Me Up With a Fresh Croissant
La Boulangerie If the heavenly aroma of freshly baked bread isn’t enough, one look in the display cases at La Boulangerie Bakery Café in Mission and you know you’re in for a treat. Husband-and-wife [...]
Passing the Reigns
The J Spot Things are moving and shaking in Fresh & Local Market & Kitchens, as Takori Avenida has closed and The J Spot Culinary Kitchen has opened under the leadership of Chef Joel [...]
Maxima Bakery
Hidden Gem: Maxima Bakery If you’re already an aficionado of authentic Chinese cuisine, chances are you already know about Maxima Bakery. Hidden inside the Lambda Asian Grocery in Crescent Heights Village, Maxima is a [...]
Ripe for the Picking
Orchard Stepping into Jenny Kang’s Orchard restaurant is like stepping into a magical Mediterranean garden where you can dine al fresco under the warm light of a chandelier in the dead of a Canadian [...]
Market Report: Kokom’s Bannock Kitchen
Lovers of all things carb will be thrilled to discover the newly opened Kokom's Bannock Kitchen at the Fresh & Local Market and [...]
The Milano Taste
Milano Cafe Master Roaster Brian Turko’s Milano Café is more than just coffee. It offers take-home beans, tea beverages, a fusion of French and Mediterranean bites including items like house-made quiche, chocolate pecan babka [...]
Beyond Dumplings
A Deep Dive into Calgary’s Asian Food Offering for Every Occasion Story by Carmen Cheng Photos by Carmen Cheng and Dong Kim unless otherwise credited What is “Asian food,” exactly? With more than 40 [...]
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 years in service, [...]
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 Percilla Gutscher owner [...]
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 [...]
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 history of prohibition [...]
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 crafted mains, snacks [...]
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 as expanding the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]