Where to Eat YYC
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
What a Concept
Foreign Concept We’ve taken the opportunity during the pandemic to rediscover some Calgary classics. Duncan Ly’s Foreign Concept in the Beltline still delights! We started with a beautiful glass of Tommasi Pinot grigio to [...]
Holy Cow Gelato
Holy Cow Gelato The newest addition to the Teatro Group family is Holy Cow Gelato! Nestled next door to the famed Vendome in Sunnyside is the neighborhood’s newest hot spot to grab a scoop [...]
Nan’s Noodle House
Send Noods What started as a dream for owner Nan Thammanatr has become a reality, as Nan’s Noodle House opened this fall to rave reviews. Eahly Shirley and Nan are owners of Hearts Choices [...]
Benny’s Breakfast Bar
A Trip Down Memory Lane Walk into Benny’s Breakfast Bar and it feels like you are walking into a 1950’s diner. A bright, airy spot, the restaurant boasts candy apple red booths and chair [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]