Food & Drink
Family-friendly restaurants in Calgary, food festivals, and events and fine dining for all.
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 Vélo Café!
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 Vélo Café, 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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No Babysitter? No Problem! Your Whole Famiglia Will Savour a Meal at Bocce
November 2015 Our family really enjoys a good restaurant experience. My husband and I like to get out kid-free sometimes, but with no relatives living nearby, free babysitting is not an option and going out without our youngsters is pricey. We also like for them to try new things and learn to be comfortable and well-mannered when eating
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Finding Affordable Food in Calgary in Unconventional Places
September 2012 I’ve often heard people complain that fresh fruit and vegetables are expensive. They can be, but they don’t have to be. Here are some fantastic initiatives in Calgary where families can find affordable alternatives to buying produce at the grocery store. Get involved in a community urban harvest!
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Smashburger: The New “Better Burger” Family Friendly Restaurant
July 2012 There’s a new family friendly burger joint in town. My kids and I headed over to the special opening event to try out the new Smashburger in Royal Oak. True to its name, the burgers are made by smashing the 100% Certified Angus Beef patties. Evidently they have
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What’s Hot in Calgary: Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria in McKenzie Towne
May 2012 Last night I went to check out the brand new Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria in McKenzie Towne. We’re always on the lookout for great family friendly places to dine with our kids. Famoso’s offers traditional style Neapolitan pizza in casual yet elegant atmosphere. When we sat down a server came to
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Nellie’s Cosmic Cafe: A Family-Friendly Restaurant
My husband and I had to run some errands downtown with kids in tow and needed to stop for lunch. I saw the Nellie’s Cosmic Cafe and was struck by nostalgia; in our dating and pre-kids days we loved Nellie’s and ate at all of them. It was our brunch
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Five Calgary Restaurants To Try With Kids
By Erin B November 4th, 2011 If you’re the type of parent who leaves the kids at home with a babysitter unless you’re going to Boston Pizza or Chuck E. Cheese, you might want to give these places a try. These restaurants will give the adults a delicious meal, and
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