Feature articles.
10 spots for frozen treats this side of the Rocky Mountains — by Wanda Baker We all like to scream for locally sourced ice cream and fortunately the small-batch food movement guarantees some of the best ice cream and gelato in Southern Alberta. The weather here is known to change as quickly as our moods, […]
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Hop on to the craft beer chuckwagon — by Don Tse Craft beer is hot. New breweries have been popping up in Calgary faster than road construction zones. The growth in craft beer is being fueled by the overall growing interest in all things culinary. It’s a wonderful upward spiral. As more people realize that
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Eurocentric oeniphilia — by Shelley Boettcher Even the most casual drinker knows that when it comes to the world of wine, France is one of the biggest and best-known countries. What is it about this Western European country that has captivated wine aficionados for generations? It would take a book — several, really — to
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Eurocentric oeniphilia — by Shelley Boettcher The cool thing about wine isn’t just that it tastes good. It also gives you an opportunity to learn more about the world, even if you never leave your own city. Take wines from Europe, for instance. Most European wine-producing countries have indigenous grapes, grapes that have been grown
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Barbeque is hot – here’s some smokin’ destinations — Wanda Baker Once known as a steak and potatoes town, Calgary has been gaining momentum and popularity with its ever-expanding food culture and offerings. The art of Southern slow cooking has been wholeheartedly embracing the North and while barbecue is not new to Calgary, its slowly
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Prepared dishes have come a long way since the Army introduced Meal, Ready to Eat in 1981 — Fred Holliss Calgarians have been becoming a lot more heart smart and health aware over the last few years, and new meal options have arisen to match that change. If you are too busy to shop or
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This is the first time we’ve interviewed a father-son combination here at Dining Out, and this first time is a really great start. Norm Flann and his son Blake are the combo behind BLAKE Canmore, PD3 by BLAKE, and YUGO EAT by BLAKE. Their newest endeavour, the flagship restaurant BLAKE Canmore opened around January of
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What the heck is this Canadian obsession with clam juice anyway? — Gordon Ingerson This year we celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary, but we also celebrate another uniquely Canadian product: the Caesar. Famously invented in 1969 by Walter Chell at the Calgary Inn (now the Westin Hotel) to celebrate the opening of a new restaurant. The
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Sesquicentennial oeniphilia — by Shelley Boettcher You can keep the little collector pins, the made-in-China T-shirts, and the tacky baseball caps. When it comes to celebrating Canada’s 150th, I want wine. Canadian wine. From coast to coast (and, perhaps if there’s enough global warming, to coast?), our country’s wineries are making some world-class vintages from
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Food apps are in your future — Wanda Baker Food apps have become an important part of the food community scene and are changing the way we think about dining and in some cases, how we eat. You can find restaurants with Yelp, discover new brews to love using Just Beer, or enjoy breakfast in