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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 [...]
Stronger…Faster…Tastier?
Rob Siewert’s Olympic training regime is…unorthodox. While most Olympians are up at dawn to run, stretch, lift and leap, Siewert [...]
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 [...]
Beirut Street Food
Authentic Lebanese Food with a Twist Within a few minutes of speaking with Ramzal Salem, you immediately feel comfortable, like chatting with an old friend you haven’t seen in years. Ramzal Salem's parents are [...]
Vendome
New life at Vendome With a new kitchen and menu, Sunnyside’s Vendome is now open all day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fresh-baked goods from sister Alforno Bakery are complemented by locally-sourced fresh food, [...]
Hy’s Steakhouse
A Calgary Classic with New Twist Hy’s Steakhouse invites you to try its new lunch that now includes, lobster, crab shrimp rolls, hearty rigatoni and meatballs, rich lamb-shank polenta, fresh chopped salad, and a [...]
Farm and Fire
Farm, Fire and Fall If you’re headed to Banff this fall (and you should, it’s beautiful this time of year!) don’t miss the latest offering from Pursuit Group: Farm and Fire in the Elk [...]
Mid-Century Nosh
Iconic dishes from the 1950s worth revisiting It’s no secret that during the early months of the pandemic there was a collective craving for comfort food. Friends of mine, those familiar with my (not [...]
Blanco Cantina and Tequila Bar
Time to get Loco Blanco Cantina & Tequila Bar has opened its second location in Kensington. Find all the daily deals, margaritas, halfy-hour pricing, and build-your-own nacho options they offer at the original location. [...]
Annabelle’s Kitchen
Downtown Digs Annabelle's Kitchen, a modern Italian 'neighbourhood' restaurant has opened a second location (the original is in Marda Loop) downtown along historic Stephen Avenue. Restaurateur Leslie Echino, honours the history of the building [...]
V-Burger
V-is for Victory… and V-Burger Chef Andrea Harling (Made Foods) has come up with a spectacular vegan menu at 17th Ave.’ V-Burger. With a vast choice of patties, sides, sauces and desserts, this cute [...]
Calgary Co-op
A Name you can trust Cal & Gary is the newest brand addition to Calgary Co-op grocery stores and based on the name of our city. The products feature ‘isms’ that Calgarians will understand [...]
Blowers and Grafton Halifax Street Food
The Best of Halifax Blowers & Grafton Halifax Street Food & Bar have expanded to the south. Already a favourite stop amongst locals who know them for their fresh seafood, Halifax style donairs, fried [...]
Lina’s Italian Supermercato
Lina's Supermercato Lina’s Italian Market is expanding to the southeast to meet the demand for specialty Italian products, and store-made delicacies. The new features over 16,000 square feet including: an authentic Italian café, one-of-a-kind [...]
Namo Cafe and Bistro
A Well-Traveled Menu Accomplished fine dining chef, Ashish Damle, has worked in kitchens around the world over the last 25 years of his career. He left India more than 20 years ago with a [...]
Calgary’s Women of Wine
By Brit Hart Discovering wine is such a journey and there is no shortage of great shops and restaurants in Calgary to explore. When you’re discovering your palate though, finding the right person to [...]
MILK Ice Cream
Fusion Ice Cream Anita Ly and Tiffany To started MILK Ice Cream as a side hustle. The goal; to share their culture and story through ice cream by creating unique flavours inspired by their [...]
Flower and Wolf Restaurant and Bar
Picnic in the Park Executive Chef Cole Glendinning and Executive Sous Chef Kate Symes at Flower & Wolf in the Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire, started offering take-out picnic baskets this summer, offering a [...]
Veg-In YYC
Small Space Big Heart When Sehra Bindal, a vegetarian, started Veg-In YYC four years ago, she set her mind on opening a restaurant featuring vegan and vegetarian cuisine fused with Indian flavours. With previous [...]
Samosa Factory
Samosa To Go The Samosa Factory’s assortment of fresh-cooked or frozen samosas for take home or eat right in your car help on the days you don’t want to cook. Choose from chicken, beef [...]
Avatara Pizza
Gluten-Free Pizza Never Tasted Better For 11 years, Avatara Pizza has been providing Calgarians with authentic- tasting pizza. They started back in the day toting a pizza cart, progressed to the Avatara Food Truck [...]