With the first snowfall of the season in the books and chilly fall days having arrived in Calgary, summer is over and Thanksgiving 2017 is here. A lot of eateries have specials for the holiday – so reunite with your most comfortable pants and dig in. [Photo credit: iStock]
If “animals are our friends, not food” is a life mantra you live by, then the inaugural VegFest at Shaw Millennium Park in Calgary on Sept. 23 is your can’t-miss food festival this fall. Between the local live music and guest speakers, these participating local merchants will be there to serve up tasty vegan dishes and treats to sample.
One of the most festive Calgary events of the summer, Marda Gras is a New Orleans-themed street festival that runs August 13, 2017, in the heart of the Marda Loop community. Since Marda Loop is one of the best dining communities in the city, make sure to stop in to one of these eateries while you’re in the area.
Dig out your finest plaid shirt, dust off your cowboy hat and loosen your belt a few notches – it’s Stampede breakfast season! With so many breakfasts being held in the city within such a short period of time, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. To help streamline your calendar, we’ve compiled a list of locations hosting Stampede breakfasts you won’t want to miss at the 2017 Stampede. [Photo credit: Calgary Stampede]
With Calgary’s warm weather (hopefully) here to stay, the city’s food truck scene is entering its busiest time of year. Since there are so many delicious mobile eateries to choose from, YYC Food Trucks has organized Picnic in the Park, a two-day food frenzy that takes place May 27 and 28 in Murdock Park in Bridgeland. Here are six food trucks you need to check out while you’re there. [Photo credit: YYC Food Trucks]
Let Mom take a break this Mother's Day and treat her to a gourmet brunch experience. Whether your mom is into gourmet gastronomy, runway fashion or local history, you’re sure to find a brunch destination that’ll really hit the spot (and possibly even allow you to reclaim your title as Mom’s favourite child). Image credit: istockphoto.com/PeteerS
Besides being polite and helping others, few things are more Canadian than poutine – so indulge in your national pride during Calgary Poutine Week 2017, scheduled to run from April 21 to 29. Best of all, each poutine sold at a participating restaurant during the week sends a free meal to a person in need by Mealshare. Here are seven places – one for every day of the week – to grab some poutine during this charitable time.
Easter egg hunts are a classic holiday tradition for many. Every year families celebrate Easter by going on the hunt for hidden colourful eggs. This year, switch things up by going on a culinary Easter egg hunt in Calgary. Here are 9 of the city's most egg-cellent eats.
Whether you’re a diehard foodie or a hungry passerby, the news of a restaurant opening offers diners exciting and new possibilities and experiences. While it’s impossible to keep track of all of the new eateries popping up in our fair city, here are just a few of the most talked-about in 2017. Photo credit: Kevin Yang for Provision Restaurant
Few simple pleasures are as satisfying as spending an afternoon reading in a café. Calgary has dozens of such trendy, classic and laid-back cafes and here are some of our favourite spots to settle in with a book.
Calgarians are known to do three things once temperatures soar above zero: don their best flip-flops, dig their summer shorts out of storage and head to the nearest outdoor patio. Here are some of our favourite patios that are ideal for grabbing a casual drink. Photo by Michael Trudeau courtesy of Blanco Cantina.
Known as downtown Calgary’s premier dining festival, The Big Taste takes place in March each year, running from March 3 through March 12. Participating restaurants in the inner city create fixed three-course lunches and dinners, as well as five-course gourmet dinners for a taste of what each has to offer. Here are eight restaurants to check out during The Big Taste. [Photo credit: Kevin Yang for Provision Restaurant]