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AN URBAN FOOD HALL
First Street Market has opened its doors as a gathering space with community in mind. The licensed food hall will host chef-inspired vendors and a full-service bar specializing in local craft beer and cocktails. Drop in to visit Actually Pretty Good, Alforno Bakery & Café, Bar (by First Street Market), Friends with Benedicts, Hi5 Burgers Shakes & Chicken, La Mano, Moose and Poncho, Pure Street Food, Raw by Robyn, and Saffron Street. First Street Market | 1327 1st St. S.W. | fsmyyc.com
SAME SPACE, NEW PLACE
Watch for new Italian eatery D.O.P. YYC to open in the space previously occupied by Von Der Fels. Former VDF Chef Alessandro Chinea will be in the kitchen and D.O.P. owner Tony Migliarese (Pizza Face) welcoming guests into his latest creation. Website coming soon. D.O.P. YYC | 1005A 1st St. S.W.
D.O.P. YYC
STEEPED IN PURPOSE
Local company Grounded Tea imports fair-trade teas and blends them locally in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies. One tree is planted for every bag of Grounded Tea sold through their one-for-one partnership with Trees for the Future ensuring sustainable food and income sources are available. Products available online. Grounded Tea | 403.874.1401 groundedtea.ca
MODERN, RUSTIC, MEDITERRANEAN
Chef Kenny Kaechele returns to the restaurant scene this fall with new restaurant Kama, located in The District at Beltline. Expect a modern-rustic Mediterranean influenced menu with re-imagined classics and innovative new dishes inspired by the region including a cocktail and wine menu with an outdoor patio. Opening November 2021. Kama (in The District at Beltline) | 211 11th Ave. S.W.
OKTOBERFEST
Fahr Brewery in Turner Valley presents Oktoberfest September 17-18. Event includes a beer stein, vendors featuring traditional German food, Schuhplattler dancers, music, activities, beer tents and German beer. Seating is outdoor so come prepared for the weather. Buy tickets online. Fahr Brewery presents Oktoberfest 123 Kennedy Drive S.E., Turner Valley fahr.ca/events
Bon Ton Meat Market recipe shish tawook made using boneless skinless chicken breasts from Bon Ton
100 YEARS IN CALGARY
Bon Ton Meat Market has been serving Calgarians quality, locally sourced meat since 1921. Discover all your favourite proteins including beef, poultry, pork, lamb and veal plus an assortment of exotic items like quail, rabbit, duck, goose, elk, venison, and caribou. Bon Ton Meat Market | 28 Crowfoot Circle N.W. | 403.282.3132 | bontonmeatmarket.com
PIZZA & BEER
Pizza Face is set to add another location inside the soon-to-be-open
Tailgunner Brewing Company at 1602 10th Ave. S.W.
Order your favourite Pizza Face pie and grab a brew while you’re at it.
Pizza Face in Community Natural Foods Chinook Market | 202 61st Ave. S.W. 587.585.8669 | pizzafaceyyc.com
QUALITY MEATS SPECIALTY & PRODUCTS
Made with European Traditions since 1978.
DELI HOURS MONDAY - FRIDAY 8 AM - 6 PM SATURDAY 9 AM - 5 PM SUNDAY CLOSED
ONLINE ORDERING SHOPVALBELLA.CA
104 ELK RUN BLVD | CANMORE 403.678.4109 @VALBELLAGOURMETFOODS
PIZZA FOR CHARITY
One of Calgary’s favourite food festivals,
YYC Pizza Week is back for another 10 days of pizza pie eating. Purchase a pie between September 17 – 26 to support both the restaurant and Calgary Meals on Wheels. YYC Pizza Week | yycpizzaweek.com
QUALITY BEER FOR QUALITY PEOPLE
Tailgunner Brewing Co. is for beer lovers looking for a beer hall experience modeled after the spirit, sacrifice and determination of the greatest generation. It’s set to open in November under the direction of Cael Tucker and Mike MacLeod with head brewer Blake Enemark. Pizza Face will be the exclusive food provider in this new brewery. Tailgunner Brewing Co. 1602 10th Ave. S.W. tailgunnerbrewing.ca
Tailgunner Brewing Company Beers
FALL INTO CHAMPAGNE & FONDUE
Moonlight & Eli, Calgary’s only champagne & fondue bar has new fondues on the menu this fall. Make a reservation and try the Italian Fondue with Italian cured meats, fontina and cambozola cheese and pair it with an Amalfi Spritz or mini-Prosecco. Moonlight & Eli 627 1st Ave. N.E. 825.437.9202 | moonlightandeli.com
Moonlight & Eli fondue
SB MAKE IT CHEESY
Saucy Burger is the latest burger eatery to make waves in Calgary located in the old Nellie’s location on 17th Avenue S.W. Created by Chef Michael Dekker, a culinary instructor at SAIT, there are breakfast burgers, saucy burgers and an assortment of toppers and add-ons. Saucy Burger | 1001 17th Ave. S.W. | 403.454.3697 saucyburger.ca
ESCAPE ORDINARY
Delight your guests with a new delicious
Butter Poached Lobster or Grilled Beef Tenderloin Spring Pea Risotto, grilled asparagus, crispy sage
Gift Certificates available. Traditional family meals. Classics with new twists. Innovative new dishes. Reserve soon for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
All occasion catering for 2–100
3, 4, or 5 course customized menu options for lunch, brunch or dinner. In-home Chef Services. Individual or Group Cooking Lessons. Non-Kosher Jewish catering. Meraki-on-the-Go food truck available for private functions.
(seasonal)
merakicuisine.ca 403.619.COOK (2665)
A HISTORICAL MOVE
One of Calgary’s oldest tea sellers is relocating. Tea Trader in Inglewood has moved a couple doors down to the historical Ramsay Design Centre. Lots of parking at this new location, plus all your favourite teas and accessories.
Tea Trader | 1902 11th St. S.E. 403.264.0728 | teatrader.com
FOUR IS MORE
Pie Junkie is celebrating its sixth year in business and Tea Trader tea opening a fourth location in Crowfoot Crossing at the end of September. This will be their biggest store, open in time for Thanksgiving featuring fall favourites like turkey dinner pie and pumpkin pie. Pie Junkie Crowfoot | 826 Crowfoot Cres. N.W. | piejunkie.ca
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THE DISTRICT AT BELTINE
An exciting new food hall is opening its doors this month with a few vendors ready to go, and others set to open in November. The District at Beltline is community focused featuring shopping, food, and retail. Save the date and plan to visit several of Calgary’s favourite eateries and a few new ones: Green Fish (Chef Darren MacLean), Takori (Chef Duncan Ly), Shrub and Bloom (Chef Adam Ryan), Modern Burger (Stephen Deere), Fire and Flora (Chef Adam Ryan), Deville Coffee, Oishidesu Ramen Shack (Arce Morales), Central (curated by P.J. L’Heureux) and 33 Acres Brewing Company. The District at Beltline | 211 11th Ave. S.W. | thedistrictbeltline.com
LUCKY NUMBER THREE
Modern Steak is opening its third location in mid September. This new location will be home to Modern Steak’s locally sourced menu and Modern Ocean’s raw bar. This modern steakhouse and cocktail lounge will continue to showcase Alberta beef. Modern Steak 10606 Southport Rd. S.W. | modernsteak.ca
Wanda Baker
Arin Hiebert Company
PLAYFULLY DELICIOUS TREATS. www.arinhiebert.com
CAKES | COOKIE SANDWICHES | CUSTOM CAKES CUPCAKES | WEDDING CAKES | CAKE SQUARES
FULL RODIZIO MENU IS BACK
Bolero Brazilian BBQ has re-opened its doors for dinner service. If you’ve never enjoyed a genuine churrasco experience, you’ve really been missing out. Enjoy as much as you like from their 13 delicious, slow-roasted skewers at your own pace; turn your cue to green side up, signaling the gaucho chefs to begin table side service. Flip it to yellow when you need a break or red to stop! Bolero | 6920 Macleod Tr. S.E. | 403.259.3119 | bolerocalgary.com
Chef Naoki Kimura’s rolls and more Kamado Izakaya 1213 1st St. S.W. 403.389.1094 kamadoyyc.ca
KI SPIRITED SUSHI
Longtime Thank You Hospitality chef Naoki Kimura has branched off with his own ghost kitchen concept: Kamado Izakaya. Operating out of Thank You’s A1 Bodega and Cafe in Victoria Park, Kamado highlights chef Kimura’s innovative take on Japanese cuisine, which marries traditional techniques and ingredients with the global influences found in Calgary.
¡BUEN PROVECHO!
Thank You Hospitality continues its love affair with Mexican food with its latest offering, Fonda Fora in the Westley Hotel (a transformed office building on 4th Ave. S.W.). With Yucatanborn Chef Rafael Castillo at the helm in the kitchen, the menu teems with seafood and Mayan influenced flavours in a gorgeous and airy space designed by, who else but Frank Architecture. Fonda Fora’s Pescado Zarandeado Fonda Fora | 630 4th Ave. S.W. | 403.764.6260 | fondafora.com
NOT JUST ANY CUP OF JOE!
The city’s hub for specialty coffee gear has a bright new showroom and café. Try out the newest barista-approved gear before ordering your favourite drink from Calgary’s top coffee pros. Eight Ounce Coffee | 2040, 2600 Portland St. S.E. | eightouncecoffee.ca @eightouncecoffeeclub on Instagram
Soulful recipes inspired by our families 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
Roy’s Korean Kitchen RKK
PERSISTENCE PAYS OFF
After construction snafus and pandemics, pop-ups and other adventures, Chef Roy Oh has finally been able to open Roy’s Korean Kitchen in Mission. With Oh’s trademark dedication to craft and bold flavours, the Kitchen is the perfect place to enjoy Korean comfort food in an upscale space. Perfect for date night this fall! Roy’s Korean Kitchen | 2024 4th St. S.W. | info@hwatu.ca | royskoreankitchen.com
MUSIC TO OUR MOUTHS
Two of Calgary foodies’ favourite purveyors have joined forces to offer a fun new sandwich concept in Ramsay. Eighty-Eight Brewing Co. hosts the Donna Mac team’s Mixtape, featuring sammies like the Chicketta, Brisket Biscuit, Cubano and Is this Vegan? as well as sides and sweet snacks. Mixtape (inside Eighty-Eight Brewing Co.) | 1070, 2600 Portland St. S.E. | mixtapeyyc.ca
Since 1970
FOOD TRUCK FANTASIES
If you have been dreaming of taking your food creations on the road, Peter Izzo of Cappuccino King fame may have the answer. He and a partner have secured the Canadian sales rights to these Italian 3-wheeled marvels – The Piaggio Apé. He is also working with another Italian firm that customizes Apé’s into the most incredible compact creations. Check out their website at apecanada.com
HELP WANTED | FOOD LOVERS NEED APPLY
Savour Calgary is looking for an outgoing, positive, enthusiastic, self-motivated and professional food lover to be our new advertising sales contract rep. Work from home, part time, talking about your passion 20-30 hours per week. Savour Calgary | Send your resume and cover letter debbie@savourcalgary.ca Residential • Commercial • Automotive All insurance and all cards accepted 24 hour EMERGENCY service 112 17 Ave. S.W.
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Locally owned and operated since 1939
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