Quick Bites

BRIDGING THE GAP New in Calgary, Square Rooted is dedicated to bringing locally grown vegetables to doorsteps across the city. Former co-founder of DIRTBELLY, Jenna Kopperson and her team source produce from Deof’s Greenhouse and Gull Valley Greenhouse near Lacombe offering fresh vegetables harvested from the farms weekly, delivered straight to your door.* Square Rooted | squarerootedyyc.com

NEW CHEF Flores & Pine recently announced the appointment of new Executive Chef Mike Preston. Chef Mike started his career in the '90s with SAIT’s professional cooking program. Most recently, Preston helmed as executive chef at The Block Kitchen and Murrieta's Bar and Grill. Flores & Pine | 254028 Bearspaw Rd. | 403.241.7611 | floresandpine.com

MEALS IN 30 MINUTES Calgary’s Jolly Table Meals is back and offering a variety of nutritious meals focused on fresh, seasonal produce, triple-A-grade proteins, and whole grains. Chef-created recipes are delivered to your door and can be ready to eat in 30 minutes or less. Select meal and delivery dates online. Jolly Table Meals | jollytablemeals.com

A HEALTHY STOP For 11 years Euphoria Café has offered an assortment of breakfast and lunch items including gluten-free, dairy free, paleo and vegan. They were the first to introduce Calgary to bulletproof coffee, an organic butter, nutrient-fueled ketofriendly beverage said to promote long-lasting energy and clear state of mind. Euphoria Café | 110, 8 Varsity Estates Circle N.W. | 587.329.8279 | euphoriacafe.ca

SAMOSA TO GO

The Samosa Factory’s assortment of fresh-cooked or frozen samosas for take home or eat right in your car help on the days you don’t want to cook. Choose from chicken, beef or vegetarian, plus sauces and other items.

The Samosa Factory | Westwinds and Beacon Hill samosafactory.ca

PICNIC IN THE PARK Executive Chef Cole Glendinning and Executive Sous Chef Kate Symes at Flower & Wolf in the Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire, started offering take-out picnic baskets this summer, offering a variety of options and has addons like a children’s menu and beverages. Call to place your picnic order.* Flower & Wolf Restaurant & Bar | 255 Barclay Parade S.W. | 403.517.6666 flowerandwolfcalgary.com

FUSION ICE CREAM Anita Ly and Tiffany To started MILK Ice Cream as a side hustle. The goal; to share their culture and story through ice cream by creating unique flavours inspired by their roots like Ube Oreo and Boozy Black Sesame. Find it at John’s Breakfast & Lunch, where Ly works with her family. MILK Ice Cream | 2614 4 St. N.W. | 403.277.0255

LINA’S SUPERMERCATO Lina’s Italian Market is expanding to the southeast to meet the demand for specialty Italian products, and store-made delicacies. The new features over 16,000 square feet including: an authentic Italian café, one-of-a-kind European deli, a real Italian pizzeria, and hundreds of imported Italian products. Set to open soon. Lina’s Italian Supermercato | 130th Avenue S.E. | linasmarket.com

THE BEST OF HALIFAX Blowers & Grafton Halifax Street Food & Bar have expanded to the south. Already a favourite stop amongst locals who know them for their fresh seafood, Halifax style donairs, fried pepperoni and delicious pizzas, they plan to add live music to the new Mission location on Friday and Saturday nights. Blowers & Grafton Halifax Street Food & Bar | Crescent Heights and Mission blowersgrafton.com

DOWNTOWN DIGS Annabelle's Kitchen, a modern Italian 'neighbourhood' restaurant has opened a second location (the original is in Marda Loop) downtown along historic Stephen Avenue. Restaurateur Leslie Echino, honours the history of the building that was formerly her original concept, Blink restaurant. The soft and airy space makes it the perfect spot for lunch, dinner, or an apertivo. Annabelle’s Kitchen | Downtown and Marda Loop annabelleskitchen.ca

TIME TO GET LOCO Blanco Cantina & Tequila Bar has opened its second location in Kensington. Find all the daily deals, margaritas, halfy-hour pricing, and build-your-own nacho options they offer at the original location. Plus the patio is open. Blanco Cantina & Tequila Bar | 17th Avenue and Kensington | blancocantina.ca

REVIVING THE PAST Made By Marcus and Lil’ Empire Burger are opening a dual concept in the old Tazza space in Bridgeland. This collaboration brings together these two businesses plus Yousef, the owner of Bridgeland Market and the Tazza space. He’s wanted to return this space to its former glory as an ice cream shop once owned by his late father. The new vision will include an updated take on the classic neighbourhood burger and malt shapes of the past. Made by Marcus | 1105 1st Ave. N.E. | madebymarcus.ca

NEW LIFE AT VENDÔME With a new kitchen and menu, Sunnyside’s Vendome is now open all day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fresh-baked goods from sister Alforno Bakery are complemented by locally-sourced fresh food, organic coffee and now wine too! Vendome | 940 2nd Ave. N.W.| vendomecafe.com

MIX AND MATCH LUNCH – FREESTYLE Freehouse is now open for lunch and is offering fun mix and match lunch boards with lots of great choices in three courses. Add a brewery flight for just $9 to sample some of Calgary’s best craft brews. Freehouse Local Beer and Food Hall 1153 Kensington Cr. N.W. | freehouseyyc.com LET THERE BE CHOCOLATE! Cococo is back as retail locations in Victoria Park, Signal Hill, Bankers Hall, and Southcentre re-open on Sept. 8. There are now three ways to get your chocolate fix: visit in store; shop online with free shipping to your door; or choose curbside pickup at the Mayland Heights chocolate factory. Cococo Chocolatiers | cococochocolatiers.com

A CALGARY CLASSIC WITH NEW TWIST Hy’s Steakhouse invites you to try its new lunch that now includes, lobster, crab shrimp rolls, hearty rigatoni and meatballs, rich lamb-shank polenta, fresh chopped salad, and a not-to-be-missed organic vegan bowl. Of course, Hy's favourites like cheese toast and Caesar salad remain. Hy’s Steakhouse | 8th Ave. and 3rd St. S.W.| hyssteakhouse.com

HAPPY ANNIVERSARIES! Savour wishes Bessie Box, Bridgeland Distillery and Flame Mountain BBQ happy first-year anniversaries. What a year to launch a business.

LET’S PARTY! Check out the super-fun Deerfoot City Block Party through September and dive into some great local food while you’re at it! Re:GRUB created a special milkshake just for the colourful occasion pictured here with local artist Sydonne Warren who created the artwork on the picnic tables. Deerfoot City Block Party | 901 64th Ave. N.E. | deerfootcity.com

PIZZA WEEK SEPTEMBER 18-27 YYC Pizza Week returns for 10 days of eating pie! For seven years, local participating restaurants have crafted an original recipe in a competition to be named Calgary's best pizza. While things may look a little different his year, you can still purchase a pie to support both the restaurant and Calgary Meals on Wheels.

Soulful recipes inspired by Mamma Aurora straight from the heart of old Italy and made in-house daily.

Our famous sausages are only one part of our story. Check out Spolumbo’s for stress-free office, event and home catering. Our in-house deli and ready-to-eat take-home meals are just waiting for you! Visit us in Inglewood at 1308 9 Avenue SE | spolumbos.com