Gerard Bertrand Cote des Roses Chardonnay You probably already love Gerard Bertrand Cote des Roses Rosé, it’s one of the most popular rosés in the province, but did you know there’s a chardonnay in the range, with the same beautiful bottle? Characterised by its easy...

Sky 360 I’m so grateful for friends that invite me to Sky 360 for a ‘birthday eve’ drink and catch up. I definitely don’t get there as often as I should. But while you might come for the view, you’ll be glad you ate – Chef Greenwood is killing it up there! This Smoked...

Carrot cake: it’s a comfort food and it works for so many reasons. Carrots help to ensure that you’re never eating dry cake; warm spices in the batter warm the soul; and cream cheese makes for a frosting that is both decadent and nostalgic at the same time. All things...

Over the past few months, there has been a global awakening for racial injustice sparked by the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd. The Black Lives Matter movement has caused many of us to reflect on the practices within our own organizations...

First Nations and Metis Chefs show us how to work with local ingredients and cultural flair. Our September issue regularly focuses on harvest and seasonal dishes, but as this is a year unlike any other, we reached out to Indigenous or First Nations chefs working...

1 part gin, 1 part Campari, and 1 part sweet vermouth, stirred with ice until well-chilled, strained into a rocks glass filled with large ice cubes, and garnished with orange peel or a slice of orange. What could be easier? And what could be easier to remember than...

There is no question that gluten-free food is here to stay in restaurants, on store shelves, and in-home kitchens around the country.  In the not-so-distant past, gluten probably wouldn’t have even been in your vocabulary, but now almost one in three Canadians are...

EATCROW Completely reimagined and renewed, after 10 years Brasserie Kensington has become EatCrow, a cool and casual eatery focusing on snacks, cocktails and beer. You’ll be spoiled for choice for veggie dishes here, and we couldn’t decide which was out fave as we...

Vendome Café Now renewed and refreshed, and now open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Vendome Café has a completely new menu as well as a new vibe with Chef Alejandro Buzzalino at the helm. These smoked salmon donuts with flaked smoked salmon, potatoes, and fresh...

“Adopt, adapt, improve” Slogan of the Round Table   To say the least, 2020 has been a challenging year for all segments of Alberta’s economy. From fluctuating oil prices to a global pandemic, this year has probably forced more companies into survival mode than...

Pesto is usually a classic combination of basil, garlic, pine nuts, and olive oil, puréed into a potent paste of sorts, and the perfect summer condiment.  No cooking required, it can be served alongside grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or tossed with pasta. Not only...

In the last few months, restaurants and bars across the province have faced unparalleled challenges.  Without the ability to serve customers in their restaurants, many businesses have had to make significant adjustments in order to survive this pandemic, and we have...

Many Albertans are more than familiar with the Sunterra brand: the company’s markets, cafés, and catering services are an established part of urban life in both Calgary and Edmonton.  Most of us know Sunterra as a place to grab a specialty gourmet item or an...

This should be the season of backyard entertaining, with some tasty snacks, fine friends, and a tipple or two. But with the pandemic continuing to keep us on lockdown, plans of grand gatherings are put on hold. This doesn’t mean the snacking has to stop. Quite the...

2020 has seen many restaurants and businesses making the tough decision to close their doors, even temporarily. Whenever this happens, we think of all the people affected - front of house, chefs, suppliers, customers - but how often do we consider the food that is in...

Generally, countries in South America like Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, and Peru, make the dough for their empanadas using wheat flour, while in Venezuela, El Salvador, Costa Rica and Guatemala, it’s all about corn flour. A sign of dough made well is that when...

When you think of pizza, do you imagine melting pools of cheesy goodness like we do? Usually it's the kind that stretches into long strings when you take a bite, but here are some suggestions that will bump up your pizza or flatbread to the next level!   Mozzarella...

Let’s face it – butter is an essential ingredient in some of our most favourite things. Chocolate chip cookies, brown butter ravioli, mashed potatoes, homemade salted caramel, grilled corn on the cob, hot popcorn, butter-basted anything… Not long ago, butter had a bad...

Alberta lamb can be scarce, but there is a growing demand for this local product. While beef will likely always be the king of ranchland in Alberta, another smaller and woolier livestock animal is becoming increasingly popular, especially with young upstart farmers....

Top Chef Canada is back and season 8 is slated to feature some of Calgary’s top culinary talent. One of these contestants is Elycia Ross, chef-owner of Little Truck on the Prairie, a food truck that emphasizes locally sourced and prairie-inspired eats. For Ross,...