Food & Drink
Family-friendly restaurants in Calgary, food festivals, and events and fine dining for all.
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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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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The Inn on Officer’s Garden in Currie
August 2021 I grew up in SW Calgary, in a neighbourhood tucked between two military bases; Currie Barracks and Harvey Barracks. During the 80s and 90s, Calgary’s local military had a peripheral presence in my daily life. I’d see soldiers out for their morning run in their maroon tracksuits during
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Family-Friendly Breweries: Something for You, Something for the Kids!
From cozy to trendy to eclectic, you don’t have to give up going to the pub now that you have kids! Here at Family Fun Calgary, we were inspired by our sister website in Edmonton to come up with a list of family-friendly breweries. Many breweries welcome children and often have
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Five Easy Lunches (Or Snacks) Your Grade Schoolers Can Do
They want to eat. ALL. THE. TIME. I clean up breakfast and they ask for a snack. They stand in front of an open fridge, dig through the pantry, and leave counters strewn with their debris. I’m going to padlock the kitchen pretty soon (oh, right, open concept house design
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Piece on Peace Sustainable Boutique Now Open in SW Calgary
September 2017 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 toxic cleaners was easy
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Raw Bar at Hotel Arts: Artistically Delicious
September 2017 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 parent living in a
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