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  • Sweet Rhapsody Bakery

The Sweet South

By |May 28th, 2024|Comments Off on The Sweet South

Unveiling a taste of Croatia in Calgary's southeast, Sweet Rhapsody Bakery offers a delightful selection of pastries and treats inspired by the Slavonian region. Discover layered cakes, European cookies, and more. Photo Credit [...]

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Dreamy Drinks

By |May 26th, 2024|Comments Off on Dreamy Drinks

Founded by Carrie Armstrong and guided by traditional teachings, Mother Earth Essentials shares the wisdom of nature through its products. Enjoy a calming cuppa tea steeped in Canadian tradition to help unwind. [...]

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Healing Landscapes

By |May 23rd, 2024|Comments Off on Healing Landscapes

Heather Morigeau, a two-spirit Indigenous artist and activist, spearheads the FoodScape Cooperative, crafting sustainable urban landscapes and healing gardens rooted in Indigenous traditions. Their initiatives, such as the healing garden at Alberta Children's [...]

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The Best Burgers in Calgary

By |May 22nd, 2024|Comments Off on The Best Burgers in Calgary

From hidden gem restaurants to the ultimate patty-to-sauce ratio, passionate debates fuel the city's thriving food scene. We've been listening, and one thing's clear: Calgary boasts some of the country's best burgers. We've [...]

  • Dough Boy

Grit and Determination

By |May 20th, 2024|Comments Off on Grit and Determination

Dough Boy brings a taste of resilience to Calgary. Owner Elshadai Getenet, inspired by his father's Kenyan street food, serves up unique dough ball doughnuts made fresh daily. Dough [...]

  • Clos de la Oyster Barre

Raising the Barre

By |May 17th, 2024|Comments Off on Raising the Barre

Clos de la Oyster Barre, now settled at Vendome in Sunnyside, offers a relaxed seafood experience with a rotating menu. Enjoy classic and inventive dishes, while listening to cool tunes and hip-hop beats. [...]

  • Indigenous Food Stories: Chef Ian Gladue’s Mitsoh Revives the Pemmican Tradition

A Taste of History

By |May 13th, 2024|Comments Off on A Taste of History

Chef Ian Gladue's journey isn't just about food - it's about reclaiming a vital part of Indigenous culture and sharing it with the world. From a childhood spent playing "restaurant" to creating Mitsoh, [...]

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Where to Celebrate Mother’s Day in Calgary

By |May 7th, 2024|Comments Off on Where to Celebrate Mother’s Day in Calgary

This Mother's Day, ditch the flowers and whisk Mom away on a culinary adventure. Calgary's diverse dining scene caters to every taste. Explore Calgary's thriving local food movement, showcasing Alberta's bounty and surprise [...]

  • Mogouyan Hand-Pulled Noodles

Use your noodle

By |May 6th, 2024|Comments Off on Use your noodle

Forget the fork, these noodles demand slurping! Mogouyan Hand-Pulled Noodles brings their signature technique and a taste of China to Pacific Place Mall. Mogouyan Hand-Pulled Noodles Everyone knows noodles [...]

  • Azzurri Pizzeria

Rolling in dough

By |May 3rd, 2024|Comments Off on Rolling in dough

Discover Azzurri Pizzeria, a beloved fixture in Calgary's culinary landscape for almost a decade. Owned and operated by the esteemed Ricioppo family, known for their renowned Italian eateries, this pizza eatery brings authentic [...]

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Market Report: Meat

By |May 2nd, 2024|0 Comments

While plant-based diets are front-and-centre in the ethical eating conversation, some of us are simply carnivores. Fear not! Animal protein can still be produced and consumed ethically with organic and humane practices. Supporting local [...]

  • Blowers & Grafton

East Coast Street Eats

By |April 29th, 2024|Comments Off on East Coast Street Eats

Warm hospitality and comforting East Coast food is what you will find when you dine at Blowers & Grafton Halifax Street Food & Bar. Named after the intersection of Blowers and Grafton streets [...]

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Shop and eat at this Persian restaurant

By |April 25th, 2024|Comments Off on Shop and eat at this Persian restaurant

Located along Edmonton Trail N.E., House of Kabob is a longstanding Persian restaurant worth exploring. Family-owned and steeped in tradition, it's known for its flavourful kabobs and cuisine, with a small market offering [...]

  • Little Chief Restaurant

shenetį há Ɂó – do you want to eat?

By |April 21st, 2024|Comments Off on shenetį há Ɂó – do you want to eat?

Experience the tasting menu at Little Chief restaurant, located on the Tsuut’ina Nation, where Chef Brandon "Dash" Dashnay crafts dishes that celebrate indigenous culinary traditions. Little Chief Restaurant When [...]

  • Evil Brewing

Embrace your inner villian

By |April 15th, 2024|Comments Off on Embrace your inner villian

One of Calgary's newest breweries pays homage to the notorious entities from 1980's science fiction blending humour and passion for the craft. Discover core beers, rotating tap, flights and non beer options. [...]

  • SAIT Culinary Arts student Erik Hansen

Rising Star

By |April 11th, 2024|0 Comments

Second-year SAIT Culinary Arts student Erik Hansen is no stranger to competition. At just 20 years old he has already competed in the Skills Alberta Culinary Arts competition in Edmonton and the Taste [...]

  • Le Petit Chef at Bistro Nouvelle

Bon-A-Petit

By |April 7th, 2024|0 Comments

Discover culinary magic with Le Petit Chef, an unforgettable dining experience at The Dorian Autograph Collection Hotel in downtown Calgary. Enjoy whimiscal projections and delectable dishes while you dine, leaving you spellbound. [...]

  • Lil Black Rooster

Stacked Sammy

By |April 6th, 2024|0 Comments

A culinary gem nestled in the heart of the Calgary Farmers' Market West, L'il Black Rooster promises an array of tasty handcrafted artisanal sandwiches. Open Wednesday - Sunday. L'il [...]

  • Phil and Sebastian

Brunch blossom

By |March 24th, 2024|0 Comments

Phil & Sebastian's now offers a full breakfast and lunch menu in the very popular Marda Loop location. Enjoy an assortment of chef Tyssan Hough's delicious creations alongside their award-winning coffee. [...]