Feature articles.
Chef Paul Stoffel’s Journey from youngest in class to classiest of the pack An interview with Chef Paul Stoffel, Chef/Owner of Q Haute — Fred Holliss Born in in the seaside town of Bournemouth, England, Chef Paul graduated youngest in his class at 15 not really knowing what he wanted to do. After an interview, […]
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Ugly Black Sea Greens Filipino Monster Grain Milkshakes Invade Your Grocery Store! — Wanda Baker Food trends come and go as regularly as fashion. They create fascination and awareness of ingredients inspiring both the home cook, and chefs in restaurants to create or try something new. We’ve chatted with Canadian Chefs, food lovers and the
Are you someone who appreciates when a meal is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the appetite? Then check out our list why we think presentation matters! — Justin M. Wilson We at Dining Out love food. Some (most) might say a little too much, and many of our waistlines might agree.
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Some of the finest grapes you’ve never heard of By Shelley Boettcher You love Pinot Gris and Merlot. Your cellar is filled with Cabernet Sauvignons and Chardonnays. You can list off the finest Champagnes like a rap star with a never-ending budget. But when it comes to lesser-known varieties, you don’t know the difference between
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Looking for a great night out in one location? The Unicorn Super Pub to the rescue! With a new location and new atmosphere carrying the culture and feel we know and love, look no further than this historic Calgary staple — Justin M. Wilson When I heard the Unicorn Pub was closing its doors after
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Dip Into Southern Alberta For The Sights And The Craft Beer Offerings — Brett Hopper With a spare weekend and a healthy appetite for local craft beer, rather than heading to the liquor store as usual, how about a road trip instead? With proper precautions, of course. Weekends were made for road trips. Now more
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Albertans are seeking alternatives to seeing Bessie on the plate — Elizabeth Chorney-Booth
La Brezza was founded by Marco Abdi, who arrived from Somalia by way of Italy in 1981 with just a few dollars in his pocket. His first job in Calgary was as a janitor in a medical building and he lived across the street in a little house owned by his employers. That little house
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Some of the world’s greatest wines are made from more than one kind of grape By Shelley Boettcher A little of this, a little of that. Winemakers often make their jobs seem easy, but there’s more to making wine than simply dumping a bunch of good stuff in a barrel and stirring. Winemaking laws, history,
It’s cold out. Have a cocktail. — Justin M. Wilson As temperatures drop and Calgarians settle in for the chillier months, we at Dining Out want to show you we care by keeping you warm this winter with something we know a thing or two about. Cocktails. Surely, many of you will have already enjoyed