Where to Eat YYC
5 cozy spots for Afternoon Tea in Calgary
Deane House Afternoon Tea Pinkies up! What better way to get royal treatment than with an elegant Afternoon Tea. Savour scones, finger sandwiches and mini pastries while sipping on a cuppa. [...]
Nacho Average Taco
Native Tongues Native Tongues has opened a second location in Britannia Plaza. With the same menu as the original location, Native Tongues Britannia serves up a range of bold, balanced dishes that please fans [...]
Best French onion soup in Calgary
4th Spot Kitchen & Bar French Onion Soup French onion soup is a classic French dish made with dry bread or croutons, beef broth, and caramelized onions. Sweet onions like Vidalia, Walla [...]
Tasting Table
Roy's Korean Kitchen Chef Roy Oh is certainly no stranger to Calgary’s restaurant scene. The early 2020 closure of Anju, his award-winning modern Korean restaurant on 4th St., was a sad day for many. [...]
YYC Food & Drink Experience
The annual YYC Food and Drink Experience returns with an all-star lineup of chefs, cuisines, beverages and restaurant collaborations for one of the biggest food and drink events of the year. This highly anticipated [...]
You are what you eat
Chef's Earth After working in restaurants around the world (they met in one), Kevin and Robyn Birch have turned their focus to whole food, conscious eating and living a healthier life. Their new eatery, [...]
Market Report: Nuts and Pastries
Each issue columnist Grace Wang scours our markets and food halls for some great local eats. Get to know Black Sheep Pâtisserie, who have recently opened a second location in Calgary Farmers' Market West [...]
Whip on over
Whippt Kitchen After 13 years as one of Calgary’s premiere custom event and specialty-cake caterers, Whippt Kitchen recently opened its first retail location in Britannia Plaza. “It was time to give Whippt a well-deserved [...]
The underbelly
Prickett Richard Tucked away underneath a well-known barbecue restaurant on 17th Ave. is Prickett Richard, Calgary’s newest cocktail lounge and brainchild of owners Jared and Aja Kichula. This duo also own Hayden Block, Comery [...]
If the walls could talk
Situated in what was once Divino Wine & Cheese Bistro in the Calgary Herald Block, FinePrint opened last fall by Brad Taylor, Grant Kosowan and Carlo Lucente of Beltline Hospitality Group. “The history of [...]
Pasta on the mount
Primose Dining Room Unless you’ve lived in the Bow Valley, you may not know about the nearly 30-year tradition of Pasta Night at the Primrose Dining Room in Banff’s, Rimrock Hotel. When the tourism [...]
Where to eat for Valentine’s Day 2023
Photo: Crave Cupcakes - Valentine's Day WHERE TO EAT FOR VALENTINE'S DAY Love is in the air and there are several local eateries offering delicious experiences for [...]
Beef it up with a burger for charity
Calgary restaurants Burger it Forward to support those affected by food insecurity. During the month of February, a handful of Calgary and area restaurants are participating in a Canada-wide campaign created to raise funds [...]
One-stop concept
Restaurants at The Oliver Last summer, in collaboration with The Oliver, The Vintage Group opened five new Italian eateries in the Centron-owned apartment complex. Operating under the direction of Culinary Director Giuseppe Di Gennaro, [...]
Best Frozen Dumplings in YYC
It’s always good to have a stash of your favourite dumplings in the freezer for when that craving hits. Whether you boil, steam or pan fry, Calgary's got some delicious dumplings. Here are five of our favourite stops for must-try dumplings. Dont' forget the chili oil!
One door closes, another opens
Nan's Noodle House Jay and Jo del Corro of Eats of Asia have officially closed their eatery after 10 years of slinging hand-pulled noods and introducing Calgary to some of the best signature Asian [...]
A Wilde Brunch
The Wilde Restaurant on 27 I have the simplest tastes. I am always satisfied with the best. Oscar Wilde There’s brunch. And then there’s a Wilde brunch. Hosted at The Wilde on 27 at [...]
Corner the Market
First Avenue Corner Store In the centre of Bridgeland, tucked in behind its sister restaurant, Shiki Menya, is family-owned First Avenue Corner Store (FACS). FACS is a tiny restaurant inspired by Japanese convenience stores [...]
World Chicken Champions in BBQ
Tool Shed Brewing Co. What started as a trip to Tennessee in 2003, followed by a whole slew of competitions, has turned into a big win at the World Food Championships this past November. [...]
Sometimes you can have both
Business and Pleasure Business and Pleasure is a neighbourhood bar created from the desire to have a local gathering place for wine, cocktails and shared bites. The mostly-silent partners Andrew MacKinnon, Alkarim Devani and [...]
It’s All in the Name
ELEVEN26 Brasserie Now closed Tomahawk Kitchen + Bar owner Chef Ravi Panchagnula has opened new restaurant ELEVEN26 Brasserie. The name pays homage to its location on Kensington Rd. and the concept celebrates the building, [...]
Bono-Fide Brews
Hidden Gem: Bono Coffee With the highest altitude in Africa, Ethiopia offers the perfect climate for the sensitive arabica beans and is the birthplace of coffee. In this place, coffee is deeply ingrained in [...]
Brew-Mance
Best of Kin The budding brewery scene in the inner-city neighbourhood of Sunalta keeps getting better. First came Tailgunner Brewery last spring, then Two House Brewing Company this summer. Now, just around the corner, [...]
Mi Casa Su Casa
Mexican restaurant Casa Catrina quietly opened this summer in The District at North Deerfoot. The Vazquez Alba family came to Canada from Mexico via Quebec 12 years ago, and recently partnered with Alfredo Mata [...]