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Few things in life are better than a piece (or a whole lotta pieces) of crispy fried chicken. Crunchy and golden on the outside, steamy and, well, chickeny on the inside, just thinking about it makes one’s mouth water. Thankfully, a top-notch fried chicken place is closer than you may realize.
Something like Cantonese tapas, if you haven’t done dim sum lunch, you are missing out. Calgary’s dim sum spots serve an excellent array of these hot and fresh small plates and steamer baskets that rivals the dim sum scene in any other Canadian city.
The French love their crepes. Served velvety thin and gently wrapped around sweet and savoury fillings, they certainly are lovably tasty. Once you’ve tried the crepes served by these eating establishments, you’ll agree, c’est magnifique!
Tea is giving coffee a run for its money at Calgary teahouses, cafes and boutiques. Whether you prefer it green, black or rooibos red, iced, infused or topped with a foamy matcha head, you’ll find the sit-down cup or take-home bag to suit your loose-leaf preference at these tea spots.
Need to eat dinner downtown with the kids in tow? Don’t fret. Even though most downtown restaurants do not have high chairs or change tables, most are open to having the under-five set join them for dinner. Here are a few options to try.
It’s not hard to find decent chicken wings in this town, but these Calgary food-and-drink establishments serve versions of this appetizer standard that are a cut above.
Calgarians are quite serious about their brunch. On any weekend morning, you’ll find popular brunch restaurants lined up out the door. Here are some Calgary brunch spots that are well worth the wait.
Adding some alcohol to your brunch is the only way this breakfast-lunch combo meal can be improved. From mimosa to Caesar to custom cocktail, each of these eateries has its own beautifully boozy pairing suggestions.
Brunch buffets suit lazy weekends perfectly. Great ones anticipate your comfort-food cravings and include a few surprises. Each member of the family can get the food they want with no wait. Linger over your selection and return for seconds and sixths at your leisure.
The country’s top restaurant food trend, gluten-free (GF) dishes can be found on many Calgary menus these days. More than this, many eateries now feature more than mere token GF items and offer patrons both variety and deliciousness in their GF meals.
Great when you need a meal that’s quick and casual, there’s no reason that a sandwich can’t also be a well-crafted work of culinary art. These Calgary establishments stack their sandwiches just right.
Calgary’s biggest springtime street festival takes place May 31, kicking off with a parade at 10 am. Over 500 artisanal vendors set up shop along Fourth Avenue Southwest while live bands, dancers and children’s entertainers perform on six outdoor stages. Fourth Street also happens to be one of the city’s hottest restaurant strips, so consider combining festival fun with lunch or a post-fest meal at one of these establishments.