Restaurants

Golden uštipci served at Mon Ami in Prague with a side of creamy cheese sauce for dipping.

A Perfect Bite: Uštipci, the Fried Bread with Cheese Sauce at Mon Ami in Prague

At Mon Ami in Prague’s Žižkov neighbourhood, the fried bread with cheese sauce is the kind of warm, comforting bite Canadian travellers will instantly fall for.

Mar 2, 2026
Close-up of dill pickle pepperoni with visible pickle pieces, served with dill pickles.

A Perfect Bite: Dill Pickle Pepperoni from European Market in Calgary

Head to European Market in Calgary for some of the most delicious dill pickle pepperoni you’ll find anywhere in Canada.

Feb 27, 2026
Exterior of Vinohradský Pivovar in Prague’s Vinohrady neighbourhood

Six of my favourite places to drink beer in Prague

From vibey neighbourhood breweries to historic beer halls, these are the Prague spots I return to whenever I’m craving a properly poured Czech lager.

Feb 21, 2026
Bánh khọt at Lai Rai in Calgary, crispy turmeric rice pancakes with prawns and fresh herbs.

Lai Rai Is Serving Rare Regional Vietnamese Dishes in Calgary

Calgary’s Lai Rai is serving rare regional Vietnamese dishes like bánh khọt and bánh cuốn, expanding the city’s already dynamic Vietnamese food scene.

Feb 12, 2026
Crispy short dry ribs with lemon wedges served in the lounge at Wellington’s Steakhouse in Calgary

A Perfect Bite: The Dry Ribs at Wellingtons of Calgary steakhouse

Are these the best dry ribs in Calgary? They just might be!

Feb 7, 2026
The words “better than clasico” painted on the wall inside the Prague restaurant Better Than Classico

Better Than Clasico is a quiet sign of Prague’s evolving food scene

Why the unique Korean-Italian fusion concept Better Than Classico feels like a milestone for Prague’s food scene.

Jan 21, 2026
Kulajda, a traditional Czech dill and mushroom soup topped with a soft-boiled egg at Calgary’s PRASÁTKO pop-up.

Czech-Inspired PRASÁTKO Pop-Up Returns to Calgary as a Weekly Friday Series

The weekly Czech pop-up runs Fridays at The Prairie Emporium from Jan. 23 to Feb. 27.

Jan 19, 2026
The Biblio Taco at Biblio Taco in Cumberland, BC. A must-try dish on Vancouver Island writes Dan Clapson.

A Perfect Bite: The Biblio Taco at Biblio Taco, Cumberland, BC

Taco Bell wishes its Crunchwrap Supreme was THIS delicious.

Jan 10, 2026
Scene from Heated Rivalry Season 1 finale showing Ilya Rozanov and Shane Hollander sharing a pasta meal at the cottage.

Why food matters in Heated Rivalry Season 1

From morning-after meals to loaded drinks, these scenes prove food is part of the chemistry in Crave’s buzziest series.

Jan 5, 2026
Interior of Vnitroblock in Prague.

Five of my favourite cafés in Prague

Looking for the best cafés in Prague? These five spots deliver great drinks and even better vibes.

Jan 3, 2026
A plate of mince-meat schnitzel and coleslaw at Kantýna in Prague.

A Perfect Bite: Kantýna's mince-meat schnitzel in Prague

A must-try schnitzel in Prague

Jan 1, 2026

A Perfect Bite: Thap Ba’s Special Salad Rolls in Red Deer

A Vietnamese dish worth making a pit stop for in Red Deer, Alberta

Dec 15, 2025

Air Canada Best New Restaurants 2025: The Top 10, key trends, and what’s missing

A long-time panelist and food critic weighs in on this year's Top 10 picks

Nov 18, 2025

Try Czech food in Calgary at the PRASÁTKO pop-up Sept. 6-7

A fun pop-up showcasing traditional and contemporary Czech food in Calgary

Aug 20, 2025

Top Chef Canada Season 11 will premiere on October 14

A new season of 'Top Chef Canada' has finally arrived!

Sep 21, 2024