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More than just food: 3 takeaways from the AIR MILES dinner at Charbar

If you consider yourself an avid diner, then chances are, regardless of the city you live in, you’ve been to a special culinary event or collaborative chef dinner before. These days, they can really be a dime-a-dozen, so it takes something special to stand out from the pack.

Apr 28, 2016
Hatch winery Kelowna

5 Hidden gems of the Okanagan

Looks to these smaller or up-and-coming wineries for great wines coming out of B.C.

Apr 25, 2016
Photo by Rodrigo Tibyrica

Sai Woo's pulled pork bun

Many of us have had pulled pork smother with barbecue sauce, but this version from Sai Woo's chef Keev Mah is dressed with an apple gastrique instead, and the sandwich is flavoured with a simple Asian slaw. This makes for a much lighter pulled pork sandwich that you'll want to eat an entire tray of. 

Apr 26, 2016
Photo of tuna and rice cakes by Rodrigo Tibyrica.

Sai Woo's tuna and crispy rice cakes

It's about time that we get consistently warm weather. To celebrate spring, make this tuna and crispy rice cakes dish from Vancouver's Sai Woo.

Apr 23, 2016
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The art of craft distilling at Alberta's Big Rig Craft Distillery

Just south of Edmonton, the small hamlet of Nisku isn’t only known as an industrial oil community anymore. It’s now home to Big Rig Craft Distillery. The only craft distillery in the greater Edmonton area.

Apr 22, 2016
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Treat yourself with doughnuts from these 10 places in Canada

From the boozy to the Canadian, here's where to get some of the best sweet, fluffy and fresh doughnuts

Apr 21, 2016
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Classic cocktails with Ayden's Chad Coombs

The popularity of classic cocktails has been on a sharp rise in North America for the last few years, and that’s no exception even in a smaller, less cosmopolitan city like Saskatoon. Restaurants like Ayden Kitchen and Bar, by Top Chef Canada winner Dale MacKay, have embraced this delicious and boozy trend.

Apr 20, 2016
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How to choose the right oysters and shuck them at home

If you can't make it to Osoyoos Oyster Festival, follow these tips for an oyster party at home.

Apr 19, 2016
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The Chiang Kai Caesar from Kanpai Snack Bar

Fewer street food night markets are as famous as the one in Taiwan, and Kanpai Snack Bar brings those iconic small bites to Toronto, with its bao, tofu, fried chicken and other bold and flavourful dishes.

Apr 18, 2016
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Boulevard's B.C. blueberry pound cake

Some days, you crave macarons and eclairs. Other days, you just want a simple pound cake that makes your kitchen smell like the one you stepped into at home when you were a child.

Apr 16, 2016
P.E.I. Burger Love festival

13 Crazy burgers to try during P.E.I. Burger Love

Nearly every major city in Canada has a week dedicated to the humble burger during the year, where various restaurants put forth their take on the hamburger for voting. However, it’s safe to say that none come close to P.E.I.’s month-long Burger Love.

Apr 15, 2016
Jackie Lee London pastry chef

From all sides: Food writing, working in a kitchen and absorbing critiques

Food writer turned chef on restaurant reviews

Apr 13, 2016
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10 Vegetables you need to cook with this spring

Winter in Canada doesn’t exactly lend itself to producing a variety of fruits and vegetables. Come springtime, anything at the farmers’ market that isn’t related to a cabbage, beet, or potato is a welcomed sight. To help get you inspired from the colourful bounty of spring, we’ve compiled our favourite spring produce, and tips on what to do with it.

 

Apr 13, 2016
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Thomas Haas' blueberry lemon tart with vanilla marshmallow

This tart is the best of both worlds: a silky tart lemon cream topped with sweet local BC blueberries. Though we make our own marshmallows at Thomas Haas, they are very labour intensive to make, so we suggest purchasing high quality marshmallows at your favourite bakery.

Apr 12, 2016
Native Tongues Calgary

On the topic of Instagram chefs

The Globe and Mail’s Toronto restaurant critic, Chris Nuttall-Smith hit a very sensitive nail on the Instagram head this week with his zero-star review for new Toron

Apr 11, 2016
chef Eraj Jayawickreme

Behind the line: Winnipeg chef Eraj Jayawickreme

It's not very often (alright, pretty much never) that you see a Toronto-born chef move west, especially to Winnipeg, where that statistic gets even smaller. Eraj Jayawickreme did just that about a year and a half ago to head up the kitchen at the Fairmont Winnipeg and he has loved the growing food scene ever since.

Apr 7, 2016
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Sai Woo's The Woo Blue

From its humble beginnings as a chop suey restaurant back in 1925, Sai Woo has grown with Vancouver's dining scene, into what's now a lauded restaurant, led by chef Keev Mah, that serves modern and innovative Asian cuisine done with traditional French techniques. This sparkling wine cocktail is a great pairing with the Asian flavours on the menu.

Apr 9, 2016
Mia Papadopoulos Kelowna

Talking tableside: Mia Papadopoulos of Krafty Kitchen

Mia Papadopoulos has always had a love of food and wine. It’s in her blood and her success at just 25 years old shows just what passion and dedication can create. Beginning at Waterfront Wines, the Edmontonian made her way through hospitality and tourism, then took a stab at culinary school before completing her wine studies and sommelier certification.

Apr 6, 2016
Paul Brandt musician Alberta

Paul Brandt on why Calgary is an amazing city for food and music

What do cowboys eat? Movies like City Slickers 2 would have you believe that it's canned beans, cast iron flapjacks, or, perhaps, steak grilled over an open-flame.

Apr 7, 2016
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Award-winning Canmore Uncorked returns to showcase local and seasonal foods

For the urban explorer, there’s Calgary, and for outdoor sun or snowseekers, there’s Banff National Park. But for those who love both, and want to avoid tourist-filled attractions, there’s a hidden gem of a town between the two: Canmore.

Apr 5, 2016
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Boulevard's citrus cured hamachi with hearts of palm and yuzu vinaigrette

An easy cured fish course that takes just a few minutes to make

Apr 4, 2016

Juno Awards 2016: Recipes for food and drinks, and where to go in Calgary

The Junos are all about recognizing and celebrating Canadian talent. We're supporting that to the fullest, and to get into the spirit of the event, we have cocktail recipes, recipes of the dishes served at the gala dinner, as well as interviews with local musicians about where to eat and drink in Calgary. Don't miss the Juno Awards tonight!

Apr 3, 2016
Roger Mooking's cracked caramel and brownies. Photo by Nikolai Cuthill.

Juno Awards 2016: Roger Mooking's Cracked Caramel and Brownies

The Junos are finally here but the music isn't the only thing that people are talking about. Chef and Juno-winning recording artist Roger Mooking's menu, filled with local Alberta ingredients, is sure to dazzle. This cracked caramel and brownies is the perfect way to wrap up the meal.

Apr 2, 2016
Photo of the "new tasting menu" from The Brasserie Kensington.

11 April Fools’ food jokes you'll probably fall for

Be critical of what you read today

Apr 1, 2016
Matt Blais musician Calgary

One day in Calgary: Musician Matt Blais

The alternative blues rocker on his favourite places for food and drinks 

Apr 1, 2016