From superfoods to top shelve booze, restaurants to recipes, we cover the tastes and trends that you need to try. Here’s what to eat and drink right now.
Bánh mì me! Vietnamese subs, with shredded carrot, cilantro, hot peppers and various meat fillings, are the perfect combo of French and Asian culinary traditions. Here, Calgary’s best bánh mì. Thi Thi Vietnamese Submarine This closet-sized Chinatown bánh mì factory serves perfectly grilled subs to a never-ending lunch queue of … Read More
A warm breeze, a light meal, and a blanket to roll around on for a little while: Could there be any date concept more simple and perfect than a picnic? The catch, for some dudes, however, is the prep. In case a baguette and cheese don’t cut it (and really, … Read More
I recently updated a tired saying, effectively creating a new wine-ism for the ages. Here it is: “When life gives you global warming, don’t make Pinot… Make Riesling.” What it lacks in catchiness, it offers in incisiveness. Global warming has been a boon for winemakers who grow Riesling grapes. Temperatures … Read More
No cuisine screams summer louder than the visceral lip-smacking, finger-licking delight that is barbecue. Here’s Calgary’s best barbecue joints. Palomino Smokehouse Service can be uneven, but the food is always hearty and juicy. Enjoy the rockabilly stylings of greaser greats Smokin’ 45s every Thursday evening (7 p.m. – 10 p.m.) … Read More
Big-brand supermarkets are like malls: Clean, efficient and slightly alienating. We prefer to buy food from somewhere neighbourhood-oriented — and preferably not publicly traded. Herewith, where to buy good, fresh groceries in Toronto. Fiesta Farms For 20-plus years, Fiesta has been offering quality produce, meat, ethnic ingredients and knowledgeable staff. … Read More
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