Food & Drink
Family-friendly restaurants in Calgary, food festivals, and events and fine dining for all.
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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6 East Village Experiences You Won’t Want to Miss
July 2017 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 buildings celebrates the history
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Get Your Coffee (and Kitty) Fix at the Regal Cat Café
June 2017 What do you get when you combine kitties with a coffee shop? At Regal Cat CafĂ© of course! Cat Café’s started in Japan and the trend has spread around the world. The Regal Cat CafĂ©Â invites everyone to come on down for coffee and treats – served with a generous
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Marv’s Classic Soda Shop in Black Diamond
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 offers a complete 50’s soda shop
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Need a Mini Vacation? Put a Little Français Into Your Day… at VĂ©lo CafĂ©!
February 2017 On Calgary’s 17th Avenue SW, about a dozen blocks west of ‘restaurant mile’, there exists a foodie mecca and the perfect spot for a quick getaway from everyday reality. The Casel building is home to upscale French eatery Cassis Bistro, her little sister VĂ©lo CafĂ©, whole and organic foods
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Starbelly Open Kitchen + Lounge
February 2016 Walking into Starbelly Kitchen + Lounge during our recent visit, I was struck first by the decor. It’s a large space, but it’s beautiful, thanks to features like a modern fireplace at the entrance, an open kitchen flanked by backlit open shelves of preserved foods and a hanging liquor
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