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Celebrating World Vegetarian Day at Olea
World Vegetarian Day highlights just how vibrant and satisfying plant-forward dining can be. At Olea Restaurant, culinary director Ryan Blackwell and his team craft dishes that showcase vegetables with the same care and [...]
Best Tasting Menus in Calgary 2025
Calgary restaurants are embracing the art of the tasting menu, giving guests a chance to experience food in its most expressive form. Here are some of the city’s top spots to try one [...]
Bites with a view
High above the city, Bow & Bend Rooftop offers a fresh vantage point on Calgary dining. Sweeping river views, an open-air room filled with natural light, and a design that blends greenery with [...]
A place to gather
In Mount Pleasant, Our House blends vintage character with relaxed dining and hearty plates. Comfort classics get a thoughtful twist, from YiaYia’s Meatloaf to creative brunches and late-night bites. Photo Credit: Our [...]
Links to tradition
Spolumbo’s has been a Calgary favourite for more than three decades, serving up hearty Italian flavours with a local touch. What started with the classic Spicy Italian has grown into a lineup that [...]
Churning up tradition
Noto Gelato brings Italian tradition to Calgary with creamy, small batch scoops made the authentic way. Classics like pistachio and lemon sorbetto keep company with a rotating selection of inventive flavours. Photo [...]
Japanese Teppanyaki and BBQ experiences in Calgary
Teppanyaki brings theatre to the table with chefs cooking on a flat top grill in front of their guests ensuring dinner and entertainment all in one. Japanese barbecue offers a more hands-on experience [...]
The house that Nick built
Nick’s Steakhouse & Pizza has grown from one man’s dream into a family-run landmark where tradition, community and hearty plates come together. Decades later, the Petros family still carries on that legacy with [...]
Calgary’s Best Milkshakes
Calgary's milkshake scene is shaking things up with everything from classic custard-based treats to Instagram-worthy creations topped with cheesecake slices and torched marshmallows. Updated August 2026 Calgary knows [...]
Meet the Producers – Beef and Basil
Two Alberta producers share a passion for creating fresh, local food while caring for the land that sustains them. From open pastures to sunlit greenhouses, their work reflects both tradition and innovation in [...]
Get cheesy
Empire Provisions has a knack for turning everyday classics into something special, and their Cheeseburger Smokies are one of those items. Crafted in Calgary and packed with big flavour, these all-in-one bites are [...]
Best Korean BBQ and Restaurants in Calgary
Korean cuisine continues to heat up Calgary’s food scene with bold flavours, sizzling BBQ, and comforting classics that draw crowds across the city. From bubbling hot pots to crispy fried chicken and tableside [...]
Nothing small about this bar
The corner spot in Bridgeland has a new look, but it still feels familiar. Small Bar has settled in where Cannibale once stood, keeping the spirit of the place alive with a more [...]
Fire it up
Scotch Fire started as a flavour experiment in a Calgary kitchen and quickly turned into a full-blown hot sauce hustle. Today, Prince and Vince are bringing island heat to grills everywhere with bold [...]
Where to Find Great Brisket in Calgary
From slow-smoked slices to saucy burnt ends, brisket is a barbecue staple, and Calgary knows how to do it right. With access to top-quality Alberta beef and a lineup of skilled pitmasters, the [...]
Grain to glass
Two Rivers Distillery is carving out its place in Calgary’s craft spirit scene with a focus on locally sourced ingredients and small-batch production. Tucked just off Macleod Trail, the distillery offers premium vodka [...]
Rooted in rice noodles
Tamarind Vietnamese Grill & Noodle House has been a Beltline favourite for 15 years, offering vegan takes on traditional Vietnamese comfort food. Known for its cozy atmosphere and generous portions, this family-run spot [...]
Where the wild flavours are
Mowgli’s Fresh Bakes and Ice Creams brings bold flavours and playful charm to Inglewood with tropical ice creams, inventive brunch and whimsical desserts. This new concept from chef Prasad Patil and team adds [...]
Stampede Whisky on Ice
Two beloved Alberta brands—Foothills Creamery and Eau Claire Distillery—have teamed up to churn out a boozy treat just in time for Stampede season.
A New Era of Parlour Rooms
Tucked behind a hidden door at Calgary’s ALT Hotel, after EIGHT Parlour offers an intimate cocktail experience reserved for night owls and fine spirit seekers. This moody eight-seat bar channels Japanese elegance, rare [...]
More than Beer
Bitter Sisters Brewing is a community-focused taproom founded by sisters Tracy and Jill Johnson, blending craft beer with a family-friendly vibe. With approachable brews, thoughtful food pairings, and a strong neighbourhood connection, it’s [...]
A bear hug
Half Hitch Brewing in Cochrane delivers laid-back vibes, hearty burgers, and refreshing craft beer like the popular Papa Bear Prairie Ale. Venture out of the city for a scenic ride, and a stop [...]
Best Caesar’s in Calgary
Calgary’s most iconic cocktail was born in 1969 and has been reinvented in bold and creative ways ever since. From seafood skewers to donair meat and even cupcakes, here are some must-try Caesars [...]
Above the Market
Tucked above the Calgary Farmers’ Market West, The Loft offers a welcoming space for gatherings of all kinds. With market-fresh catering by day and elevated dining by night, it’s a flexible venue that [...]