Where to Eat YYC
The best places to find Catfish in Calgary
While catfish is not usually something you think of when you think of Calgary, several local restaurants offer catfish on their menus in various forms. Catfish is known for its mild flavour and [...]
Get ready to soar, Wing’n it takes flight in Calgary
While living in Grande Prairie, Ishpreet Kalra was working at a gas station and Rajat Kumar was the head chef at Wing’n it, a wings plus more eatery. The friends liked the business so [...]
Market Report: Seafood and Cookies
The summer issue of our Market Report feature puts the spotlight on two remarkable local vendors who have been delighting our taste buds and adding a touch of magic to our local markets. At [...]
Thai One On, ice cream for grown-ups
While we’re up for ice cream any time of the year, it’s always best in summer. On an unseasonably hot spring day in May, we found a great little hidden gem in Chinatown [...]
Aster’s Beyaynetu
Aster Debrework has her sleeves rolled up and is ready for work. Her black apron is crisply tied, her hair tucked under a black chef’s cap, disposable plastic gloves crinkle on her hands. [...]
Cinnaholic rolls into Township Shopping Centre
Rolls, brownies, cookies, gluten-free options – oh, my! Cinnaholic, the gourmet cinnamon roll bakery, is opening a new location in southeast Calgary on Friday, August 18, 2023. This new location will [...]
Unveiling the essence of luxury
Add sparkle to any occasion when you visit UNTITLED Champagne Lounge right in the heart of downtown Calgary. Enjoy snacks, bubbles, cocktails and live music. UNTITLED Champagne Lounge Located [...]
Marda Loop celebrates the 36th year of the Marda Gras Street Festival
Known as Calgary’s longest-running street festival, Marda Loop is celebrating the 36th year of the Marda Gras Festival on Sunday, August 13th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The action will take place along [...]
Taste of Calgary returns with Taste Passes
Get ready for the largest Taste of Calgary yet with paper-free Taste Passes, a larger event space, an opening ceremony, more food and international offerings, a foodie marketplace, and an extra day! For 26 [...]
River Café Brings Back Popular Picnic Baskets for Outdoor Dining
Dine al fresco in style this summer! River Café is bringing back their popular picnic baskets, perfect for an afternoon escape to Prince’s Island Park with family and friends or an intimate evening tryst [...]
Panini for a Picnic
Who can resist a beautiful panino? Fresh bread, stuffed with beautiful meats, cheeses and condiments, then grilled to perfection. With the weather being as nice as it has been, these panini are perfect [...]
We are all connected
Doughlicious is built on the belief that good food connects people of all backgrounds. This rustic Mediterranean restaurant stands out as a beacon for authentic flavours and warm hospitality. [...]
Just call me Mister
Mister M The team behind Papi Bar and Please Don’t Tell Cocktail Lounge recently opened the newest member of the family, Mister M. Chef Kevin Murphy brings his rich experience to this, his first [...]
Traditional Japanese Cuisine
Hidden Gem: Satsuki Omakase and Sake You may have had the good fortune of tasting Chef May Ng’s food at Concorde’s Goro + Gunn or Lonely Mouth before she made the leap into entrepreneurship [...]
Best Hot Dogs in Calgary
Whether you're looking for a quick bite, a late-night snack, or a gourmet spin on this popular street food, Calgary has a few good spots to grab a hot dog.
Get Sum Dim Sum
The folks behind TeAmo Fruit Tea in Fresh and Local Market and Kitchens have added dim sum to their offering and it’s as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the [...]
Petit Déjuner, big flavours
Chez François Next time you're in Canmore, treat yourself to breakfast at Chez François. With traditional Québécois cuisine at the heart of the menu, there's really something for everyone and they have what might [...]
YYC Summer Scoop Fest is back!
Calgary Meals on Wheels is gearing up to kick off the 1st official year of YYC Summer Scoop Fest, Calgary’s newest, coolest festival! YYC Summer Scoop Fest will run from June 30 – July 7 and encourages [...]
Community Coffee
Hidden Gem: Congress Coffee At the east end of an unassuming strip mall in Calgary’s Greenview Industrial area is a delicious little time warp called Congress Coffee. Created by long-time Calgarian arts fixture Johanna [...]
Best Omakase in Calgary
Omakase has become a defining part of Calgary’s dining landscape, with chefs crafting personalized tasting menus that showcase skill, seasonality, and trust. Here are a some of the Calgary restaurants leading the way. [...]
Pump up the Jam
Jam's Diner Jam’s Diner opened its second location in February taking over Kane’s Harley Diner, which quietly closed its doors last year. “I’d had my eye on this space for a while,” says owner [...]
Mezze Platter
Oh, what joy! Food boards are having a moment (or is it more like a long pause?) and foodies all over are HERE for it. All at once, images of creatively arranged nibbles [...]
The Grand dame of Calgary
Fairmont Palliser We recently enjoyed the unveiling of a $3.1-million renovation to Fairmont Palliser’s event and meeting spaces, which modernized nearly 20,000 sq. ft. of the hotel including the gorgeous and iconic Crystal Ballroom. [...]
Where to celebrate Father’s Day in Calgary
Father's Day events in Calgary This year, there is no shortage of places in Calgary to take your dad for his annual celebration. Book early to avoid disappointment. The Banquet Mahogany, University [...]