Food & Drink
Family-friendly restaurants in Calgary, food festivals, and events and fine dining for all.
Cool Down With These Hot Summer Food Deals
It can be pricey to take a family out for treats these days. So we’ve compiled a list of hot summer food deals where you can grab a treat for only a few dollars and save some loonies for a rainy day! As always, things are subject to change and
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Enjoy Labour Day Weekend with BBQ on the Bow
What’s Labour Day weekend without a little BBQ? Or maybe a giant BBQ? BBQ on the Bow is an annual Kansas City BBQ Society BBQ Competition. It will take place from September 4 – 6, 2026. Their vision is to be a “free, fun, family-oriented annual culinary festival featuring one
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Where To Find The Best Ice Cream In Calgary
Are you a classic vanilla or a decadent chocolate peanut butter? Maybe you’re an exotic rosemary rhubarb sorbet. Whatever you choose, who doesn’t love a good ice cream cone on a hot day? Sweet and creamy, cool and refreshing, going for ice cream can be the crowning touch on a family
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Where Kids Eat Free (Or Cheap) in Calgary!
Eating out is one of life’s pleasures, but when you’ve got extra mouths to feed, restaurant meals can get very expensive, very quickly. Thankfully, some restaurants in town offer deals for kids on certain days! As a rule, enjoying a free kid’s meal requires the purchase of an adult meal.
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Delicious and Decadent: Five Dessert Destinations in Calgary
“And does anyone have room for dessert?” It’s often the afterthought at the end of the meal, but sometimes, it should be the main event. Often less expensive than going out for a full meal, it’s a delightful way to still splurge and add some celebration to your life. Meet
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Go a Little Wild on Sunday Mornings! Safari Sunday Brunch at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
Most Sundays, Safari Lodge, at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, hosts a unique brunch experience. You and your fellow safari explorers can enjoy gourmet and comfort breakfast foods, including a free-flowing chocolate fountain with fresh fruit, eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon, fresh salads, a Belgian waffle bar, daily chef’s specials and
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Pie Junkie Bakery and Cafe Now Has FIVE Locations in Calgary
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, launched Pie Junkie to share her family’s
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We Want Candy! Rounding Up Our Favourite Local Candy Stores
There’s something iconic about a candy store. It’s a child’s wonderland, with sugary sweet delights that are often colourful and always delicious. Even adults can’t always resist the lure of the candy store, especially when they find nostalgic sweets that bring back those happy, carefree days of childhood. Sure, you
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Dinner with Le Petit Chef: A Delicious Dinner and a Charming Experience
March 2024 Do you have a splurge-worthy occasion coming up? Even if that’s getting out of the house and not cooking dinner on an average Wednesday night — we understand. Le Petit Chef has arrived in Calgary and his quirky, 6-cm self is inviting you to an upscale (but kid-friendly!)
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Y Not Today Board Game and Bingsu Cafe: Treats and Non-Tech Family Fun!
Y Not Today Board Game and Bingsu Cafe is a unique location that sells ice cream and bubble tea, and offers ‘brainy games’/puzzles, board games, and non-tech family fun to enjoy. They also serve bingsu, a Korean shaved ice dessert that comes adorned with an array of toppings. Play games
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