Food + Drink

It was a tough job, but someone had to do it. Last week we asked our readers (the people with the best taste in town) to help us pick the very best restaurant in Calgary. You’ve tasted the Cali-style pizzas at UNA, sampled the charcuterie at FARM, and started your day with Cucina’s extraordinary breakfast and coffee. But there can only be one winner

If you ask any young professional what makes them proud to live in Calgary, the local dining scene will probably be high on their list. In a city where staying on top of restaurants is like staying on top of your Facebook friends’ birthdays, we found it hard to pick just 10 our favourites for 2014

Seldom does a restaurant concept blow your mind while dazzling your tastebuds and shielding your wallet. But that’s exactly what happened when a talented chef with a conscience got rid of his menu and focused entirely on one thing: making his customers feel special

Mixing innovation, sports, and a polished bar atmosphere into a single concept, One/Under Urban Golf Club is going to be the new after-work go-to, birthday party spot, office outing…and well, we’re pretty sure you’ll be coming up with every other reason to keep going back for a swing…

When people visit from bigger cities they’re always impressed with how fast Calgary’s culinary scene is moving. In the last year alone, it feels as if at least one new restaurant has opened up per week. And while the Calgary palate isn’t afraid to try new things, this weekend we’re returning to our foodie roots with a brand new steakhouse

A new kid on the culinary block, The Abbey has already scored as a top-notch spot for a post work fix in our books. And now they’ve gone ahead and upped the ante on private dining as well…and just in time for holiday bookings

You. Wine. Bar. We know, those aren’t three words you’re totally comfortable putting together yet. But Montreal’s been stepping up its vino game and we think it’s about time you did too. So with that said, here are seven of the hottest places in the city to satisfy your inner oenophile

Modern food trucks are a thing of beauty. Sleek, styled, and offering some of the most creative cuisine across the country, how could we not fall in love with the site of one parked near us

Invented in the 60s in Calgary, the Bloody Caesar has quickly become Canada’s signature drink. But we all know the typical ingredients are so passe. So we went bar hopping in Montreal and found some of the best Bloodies in town