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Do you dream of flying pigs? Are you convinced that pork should be a food group? Do you believe that bacon has the power to heal? If you have answered yes to any of these questions you may have a bacon addiction. You could try to quit cold turkey (bacon) but specialized bacon therapy at any of the following restaurants is the most recommended course of treatment by local professionals.
Research has shown that following the Mediterranean diet, which is rich in fresh vegetables and fruit, healthy fats from olive oil and fish, and of course, a daily glass of red wine, can help prevent certain chronic diseases. Fortunately, you don’t have to travel to Greece, Italy or the Middle East for better health. There are many restaurants right here in Calgary that will give you a taste of the Mediterranean.
The country’s top culinary contest, Gold Medal Plates pits the top chefs against each other in cooking combat. An event that takes place in 11 Canadian cities, local winners go on to compete in the Canadian Culinary Championships, raising millions in support of the country’s Olympic athletes along the way. The Calgary event takes place November 3 at the Telus Convention Centre, and features the following Calgary chefs.
As part of Restaurants for Change, many of the country’s top restaurants are raising money for programs tasked with improving Canada’s food systems and helping low-income earners eat delicious, nutritious meals. On October 21, when you eat at participating Calgary restaurants, these eateries will donate part of all the proceeds to Community Food Centres Canada and its Calgary outlet, which is now in development.
Health is usually not top of mind when dining out, but for people who are watching their waistline, or just want to eat better, there is a growing number of Calgary restaurants offering healthier fare, which happens to be downright delicious.
Calgary might be 1,000 kilometres from the ocean, but you’d never guess it from the freshness of the sushi available here. The following is a list of Calgary restaurants that will deliver fresh, delicious sushi to your door.
There’s just something about fireside dining that makes a meal special. They probably won’t let you roast any chestnuts in the fireplaces of these cozy Calgary restaurants and bars, but you can at least keep the winter chills at bay while enjoying an extra-comforting meal.
Not interested in turkey, ham and the usual fixin’s this Thanksgiving, but you and yours are still Jonesin’ for a fine feast? The following restaurants offer Turkey Day alternatives that are both gobbler-free and family friendly.
When you’re hungry for a fine and filling Thanksgiving meal but have neither the time nor the desire to cook and serve it yourself, well, you don’t have to. Just pick up the phone and make a reservation, round up your friends and relations, and head for one of these restaurants or hotels. Each one serves a special feast that’ll satisfy your Thanksgiving appetite while diminishing your workload.
As the temperature cools and the days shorten, autumn prepares us for the winter ahead. But if you’ve donned your turtleneck yet still find yourself shivering, warm up with a steaming bowl of aromatic pho. The following restaurants serve a wide range of this delectable Vietnamese specialty sure to stave off winter chills, if only for the time it takes to slurp them up.
If the only hot chocolate you know is the grainy mix from a store-bought tin or the muck shot from arena vending machines, it’s time to venture into the cafés and chocolate shops of Calgary and treat your taste buds to a much more satisfying version of this decadent winter treat. Even if you do pride yourself on making a quality hot cocoa at home, you’re going to love the variety these hot beverage connoisseurs offer.
Chai, the Hindi word for tea, evokes images of steaming cups of tea, steeped in tradition. There are many ways to make a lovely chai, from mixing loose tea and water, to the traditional Indian method that perfectly balances Indian black tea, cinnamon and cloves brewed in hot milk. So, order a mug of this comforting drink and stay a while at any of our favourite places to order chai in Calgary.