Ever stood and stared at the wall of sparkling waters at Sunterra bewildered as to what the difference is? Is all water avec gas created equal? We bought a round of them, hosted a tasting, jotted down our notes and tabulated the answers. We learned that not all water tastes like water...
While the term “power lunch” may remind you of an era when suit jackets automatically came with shoulder pads, we stopped in for a mid-day meal at downtownfood to see how it rates for your next business lunch...
The Mission area in Calgary is home to two sources of the flaky French pastry. Located just blocks apart, La Boulangerie (2435 4th Street SW) and Yann Haute Patisserie (329 23rd Ave SW), the two spots have dramatically different offerings...
A few months ago we had the pleasure of experiencing a unique sake tasting at Toronto's Ki courtesy of sake sommelier Michael Tremblay – one of only five in Canada. One thing we've always wanted to know, though: what makes someone an expert on sake? We caught up with Michael following his recent three-week trip to Japan, where he had the rare opportunity t...
Year after year, Calgary’s food scene gets bigger, better and more delicious. With so many fantastic places popping up in Calgary, it’s hard to choose who’s serving up the best; but we’ve narrowed it down and managed to make a top five list for our favourite new spots in the city last year...
For the foodies out there with a soft spot for France, Cuisine et Chateau is here for you to indulge in all things French. Started in 2010 out of a desire to share an infectious passion and knowledge of great food, the company originally provided all-inclusive, luxury culinary tours to southwestern France...
You’ll have bid adieu to 2012 and welcomed the New Year in style. As the first day of 2013, there’s no reason to sit inside, and what better way to cure a hangover than with some culinary delights. Here's a list of places that will be open on New Year’s Day...
If you love Italian food, but are looking for a quaint spot to enjoy it, look no further than Niko’s Bistro. Located just minutes away from downtown Calgary, in trendy Kensington (1-1241 Kensington Rd NW), Niko’s offers a concise menu with big flavours at modest prices...
Downtownfood, located at 628 8th Ave SW, is the downtown eatery with a name that tells you just that. Serving local, farm fresh cuisine, the food is simple, elegant and approachable. Executive Chef Darren Maclean has designed a menu of French and North American cuisine with Asian accents that focuses on local ingredients...
Oliv Tasting Room treats olive oil and balsamic vinegar much the same way a purveyor of wine does, bringing you the intricate art of olive oil, whether tasting it or cooking with it. Located in Kensington (100-1130 Kensington Road NW), they attract foodies from all over the city for their top quality products...
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