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Quick Bites – May 2020
Treat Yourself In times like these, sometimes you just need a little pick-me-up. Why not treat yourself to this gorgeous little fruit tart from the Italian Centre Shop Bakery? Call [...]
Dining Dash
Something Old: Treat yourself to afternoon tea at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise for a gorgeous view, European and North-American style finger sandwiches, Fairmont’s own Lot 35 tea and some amazing pastries. Served [...]
High Notes
by Elizabeth Chorney-Booth How to eat your way through the Music Mile It’s a familiar predicament for anyone who loves to haunt music clubs: you show up to a venue to catch a [...]
Rea’s Italian Cucina
HIDDEN GEM: Rea’s Italian Cucina We’ve been hearing about Rea’s for, well, decades. Finally, in February we were able to make it down to it’s tucked-away location just off Edmonton Tr. N.E. and [...]
Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant
CURIOUS AND CURIOUSER A whimsical and enchanting encounter awaits when you attend Wonderland, a magical fairytale-themed dinner under a unique garden dome hosted and organized by Great Events Catering, Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant [...]
Deane House
EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN Following considerable damage from a September flooding and extensive restorations, the Deane House in Inglewood has re-opened. The historic house had to be gutted and restored as all [...]
National on 17th
LIGHTER AND BRIGHTER A brighter and lighter National on 17th Ave. has emerged. This is the first of the National venues in Calgary to transition to a refinement of its original concept serving [...]
Waalflower Kitchen and Cocktails
WAALFLOWERS NEW CHEF & MENU Executive Chef Lance Sharpe started his venture into the hospitality industry at age 13 as a dishwasher in a family-owned Greek restaurant in Lacombe, AB. It was here [...]
My Old China
By Linda Kupecek When I was a child, our kitchen wasn’t fancy schmancy. I remember the yellow linoleum, the red arborite table (fancy in its day) the worn wooden cupboards. But most of [...]
Nupo
EXTRAORDINARY IN THE EAST VILLAGE Every now and again, an epicurean experience can excite and delight even the most experienced eater. The latest outings by Calgary celebrity chef Darren Maclean, Nupo and Eight [...]
Rain Dog Bar
IT'S RAINING BEER, HALLELUJAH! First off, don’t miss the door. It’s unassumingly sandwiched between Gorilla Whale’s two halves and offers the silhouette of a terrier as the only hint something lies behind it. [...]
Castello Italiana
IL PASTO ROMANTICO Valentine’s Day is long gone, but romance is always in the air at Castello Italiana at the Fairmont Banff Springs. Re-opening last July after a major renovation, Castello offers an [...]
Quick Bites – March 2020
3.14 – Celebrate Pi Day with Pie Junkie Pie Junkie is at it again, expanding its product list by adding soups and salad dressings, of course all of them made [...]
Little Lebanon
HIDDEN GEM: Little Lebanon One of our readers, Brian W. suggested we try out the hidden gem in his neighbourhood: Little Lebanon on 17th Avenue S.W.. Owned and operated by Hussein and Basitah Rafih [...]
CHIX Eggshop
HATCHED IN EAST VILLAGE CHIX Eggshop is the latest offering of Connie DeSousa and John Jackson (CHARCUT) along with Jackson’s wife, Carrie Jackson. This “fast-fine diner” is open 7 a.m .– 3 p.m. daily [...]
Eclair de Lune, Patisserie & Catering
OVER THE MOON French pastry shop Éclair de Lune, Patisserie & Catering has relocated from Cambrian Heights to a larger space in Highland Park joining Master Meats and Burwood Distillery in the area. We [...]
Nights and Weekends
POP INTO NIGHTS & WEEKENDS Nights & Weekends is a pop-up restaurant and bar, backed by some of Calgary’s most experienced chefs and industry staff. Currently located inside Shiki Menya in Bridgeland, Thursday through [...]
Quick Bites – January 2020
An Eat-Local Extravaganza YYC Food & Drink Experience 2020 returns Feb. 28 to March 15, 2020. For 17 days, more than 60 restaurants will feature multi-course prix fixe value-priced menus, along with optional Wines [...]
Takori Beltline
SEOUL FOOD In South Korea’s palli-palli (hurry up) culture, folks rely on quick bites and sips on their way to and from commitments in their busy lives. Sound familiar? The Koreans’ answer is the [...]
Valentine’s Day Restaurant Roundup for Food Lovers
Calgary's culinary community is really showing us the love this Valentine's Day with no shortage of restaurants offering great menus and deals on February 14th to suit every budget. Whether you’re in the mood [...]
Alvin’s Jazz Club
ALL THAT JAZZ Taking over the former Headquarters space in the Journey Club at Westman Village, Alvin’s Jazz Club (named for owner Jay Westman’s jazz-loving father) features live jazz Thursday through Saturday. The menu, [...]
Cafe Wisk
HEALTHY BITES FOR NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS Café Wisk is the product of a friendship-turned- partnership of former military medics Evan Dunn and Jordan Castrillon. Both avid keto eaters, the pair jumped on an opportunity [...]
Queens Breakfast and Cocktails
LOCALS SUPPORTING LOCAL Queens Breakfast Cocktails, sister restaurant to Vero Bistro, officially opened in September of last year, but has been keeping a low profile as the team perfects the offering. As word is [...]
Mat’s Diner
MAT'S DINER This Kensington beauty offers the best of all worlds with a red-seal-equivalent chef making breakfast food in a casual, diner setting. Having bought The Daily two years ago, partners Mat Nagaraj and [...]