Food & Drink

Time for a Cuppa! Tea on the Verandah at Heritage Park

Calgary Events Food & Drink

Afternoon tea is such a civilized ritual: slowly sipping from a delicate china cup, while choosing from an array of delectable sandwiches (crusts off, of course!) and mouth-watering baking. Heritage Park invites you to afternoon tea on Sundays between June 2 – September ...Read More

Go a Little Wild on Sunday Mornings! Safari Sunday Brunch at The Calgary Zoo

Calgary Events Food & Drink

Each Sunday, Safari Lodge, in the heart of Destination Africa at the Calgary Zoo, hosts a unique Calgary brunch experience. You and your fellow safari explorers can enjoy both gourmet and comfort breakfast foods, including a free-flowing chocolate fountain with fresh fruit, eggs benedict with Canadian ...Read More

Where Kids Eat Free (or super cheap) in Calgary!

Calgary Events Cheapies & Freebies, Food & Drink, News & Reviews

Eating out is one of life’s great pleasures, but when you’ve got extra mouths to feed, restaurant meals can get very expensive, very quickly. Thankfully, there are some restaurants in town that offer complimentary kids’ meals on certain days! Here’s our round-up of when and where ...Read More

There’s Life Beyond Chicken Nuggets . . . Foodie Events for Calgary Families

Calgary Events Food & Drink, News & Reviews

Kids sometimes get a bad rap for being fussy eaters, but the best way to raise a kid who enjoys different kinds of food is to keep on introducing them to new things! Here are some events in the Calgary area that foodie parents ...Read More

Pie Junkie Bakery and Cafe Now Open in Kensington

Family Fun Canada Food & Drink, News & Reviews

They don’t make things like they used to – unless you are talking about Pie Junkie Bakery and Cafe’s sweet and savoury pies. Using family recipes spanning four generations and pairing her British father’s pastry skills and Italian mother’s culinary genius – Nancy, the owner, ...Read More

Piece on Peace Sustainable Boutique Now Open in SW Calgary

Melissa Vroon Food & Drink, Local Businesses, News & Reviews

After having kids I became concerned about the number of harmful chemicals found in food, clothing, skincare and cleaning supplies. I scoured the Internet looking for healthy alternatives whether store-bought or homeade. Slowly, I started making lifestyle changes; some were easier than others. Replacing ...Read More

Raw Bar at Hotel Arts: Artistically Delicious

Family Fun Canada Food & Drink, News & Reviews

If there’s one thing I adore, it’s good food. As a Calgarian, it’s easy to see why- we have a vibrant food scene! Nothing beats the feeling of entering an establishment packed to the brim with tasty eats you hadn’t tried before. As a new ...Read More

6 East Village Experiences You Won’t Want to Miss

Family Fun Canada Food & Drink, Local Stories and Adventures, News & Reviews, Parks & Pathways

East Village is hands down my favourite neighbourhood in Calgary. Sorry, Inglewood. Yes, East Village has a storied past as a rough part of town, but it owns it and not only owns it, wears it as a badge of honour. Maintaining the historic ...Read More

Get Your Coffee (and Kitty) Fix at the Regal Cat Café

Carla Knipe Food & Drink, News & Reviews

What do you get when you combine kitties with a coffee shop? At Regal Cat Café of course! Cat Café’s started in Japan and the trend has spread around the world. The Regal Cat Café is opening in Kensington on June 24th, and everyone ...Read More

Marv’s Classic Soda Shop in Black Diamond

Calgary Events Day Trips, Food & Drink

Looking for somewhere new to take the kids for lunch or a treat? Make a little road trip to Black Diamond for an old-fashioned soda shop experience that your whole family will love. Featuring ice cream (including carbonated ice cream!), sweets, home-made burgers & fries, Marv’s ...Read More