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It was 50 years ago today that the Caesar was launched at the Westin Hotel (then the Calgary Hotel) here in Calgary by Chef Walter Chell. Developed as a signature drink for a new restaurant located in the hotel, the Caesar (or Bloody Ceaser for those not in a hurry to order one) went through a

Every year brings more food trends to us as the culinary world reaches out to new and interesting cuisines. What can we expect for the coming year? Burmese. Myanmar has been in the news for a heated up political landscape, but it’s also allowed more tourists in, leading to a broadened appreciation of the cuisine.

Otherwise known as St. Patrick’s Day, this year it falls on Sunday March 17th.  An official Catholic Saint’s Feast Day since the 17th Century, celebrating the arrival of Christianity in Ireland and Irish culture in general, this festival is celebrated in more countries than any other national holiday, and here in Canada one of our

It’s cold outside. Bloody cold, as the British might say. With temperatures up to 2o°C below average since February 1st, it’s good to have something to look forward to. Why not hop into your nice warm car and head out to Calgary’s neighbour to the South, Okotoks, for their Hot Chocolate Festival Feb 14-24? With a

I have a nagging sense of guilt that I don’t really eat breakfast. A cup of black coffee (preferably a dark Sumatran), a glass of water (preferably filtered and cold), and a measured cup of orange juice (preferably fresh-squeezed, but usually out of a carton) do me just fine. My stomach doesn’t generally wake up

Have you always had an urge to be a brewer, but haven’t had the time or space to do so? Well, Alberta Beer Festivals has a competition that may just be right up your alley. Their Be The Brewer Contest, hashtag #bethebrewer, gives participants the opportunity to name an Alberta craft beer and design a

  Today marks the end of another trip around the sun, and we here at Dining Out plan to celebrate with wine, women and song! OK, that’s just referencing <a href=”https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wine,_women_and_song”>an old saying</a>: I prefer beer, and our esteemed editor Joel prefers rum and coke; he’s married and I’m dating; and you don’t want to

It’s not uncommon to have a glass of wine or other tasty beverage with dinner, and generally a drink with a meal is not a problem, but you might want to consider skipping the aperitif. As of today, new rules come into play across Canada regarding drinking and driving. Police Officers no longer need reasonable