Quick Bites

AN ITALIAN EXPERIENCE

Toscana Italian Grill opened its second location in Mahogany earlier this year. Open seven days a week for dine-in and takeout, the south kitchen dishes up the same authentic Italian food as the original location. Toscana Italian Grill | #1B, 8330 Macleod Trail S.E. | 403.255.1212 | toscanagrill.ca Toscana Italian Grill | 1370, 7 Mahogany Plaza S.E. | 403.455.5050 | toscanagrill.ca

GRUB MED WINE DINNER

Modern Steak presents Grub Med, a Mediterranean wine dinner with Bonavida Wines and Fluid Imports on Friday, March 18. A portion of every ticket sold goes to the Centre for Suicide Prevention. Modern Steak modernsteak.ca

NEW FOOD DESTINATION

Calgary’s newest dining destination, The District at Beltline features some of Calgary’s top chefs. Now open to the public, with more to come are Modern Burger, Roy’s Korean Kitchen, Takori, Shrub Bloom, Oishidesu Ramen Shack and Greenfish. The District at Beltline 11th Ave. and 2nd. St. S.W. | thedistrictbeltline.com

Le Creuset Braiser

CASUALLY COOL BLUE

This Spring, Le Creuset is launching its newest colour, Chambray – a soft, slate blue with gray undertones and a gold knob. A selection of cast-iron pieces will be available April 1. Le Creuset | 6455 Macleod Tr. S.W. 403.262.1128 | lecreuset.ca

A HEALTHIER PLATE

The Calgary Produce Marketing Association is hosting the Half Your Plate Chefs Dinner on Friday, March 25th at Heritage Park. This ticketed event gathers local chefs showcasing produce-inspired dishes. Heritage Park Historical Village | 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W. 403.268.8500 | calgarypma.ca/chefs-dinner

EAT FOR A WEEK

Spolumbo’s freezer-friendly packs provide enough food for a week. For $100 each pack includes lasagna, cannelloni, barca, meatballs and marinara sauce. Advance ordering required. Spolumbo’s | 1308 9th Ave. S.E. | 403.264.6452 spolumbos.com

Borough Bar and Grill

EAT, SIP AND BE SOCIAL

Calgary’s University District is open with new eateries and businesses and more coming this spring and summer. Borough Bar and Grill is a new restaurant concept by Murrieta’s Hospitality inspired by the five boroughs of New York offering casual and contemporary dining. Save the date for their opening this summer with a menu created by Chef Daniel Pizarro. Borough Bar and Grill | 4410 University Ave. N.W. myuniversitydistrict.ca

SOMMELIER COMPETITION

The 2022 Regional Jeunes Sommelier competition will take place in Calgary on April 9th and 30th. This Alberta competition is open to young professionals between the ages of 21 and 26 who have a pronounced interest and knowledge of wine and crafted beverages. Hosted by La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, the event invites competitors from across the province to participate. Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Calgary | chainecalgary.ca

WOMEN IN BREWING

Free House Local Beer & Food Hall presents the Celebrating Women in Brewing Dinner on March 24th. This four-course meal comes with beer pairings. Purchase tickets in advance. Free House Local Beer & Food Hall | 1153 Kensington Cr. N.W. | 403.452.1339 | freehouseyyc.com

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EVENTS CALENDAR

Events in Calgary are starting again, and we invite you to submit your event for free to our online Savour Calgary events calendar. Oh, and check it regularly to see what’s coming up!

Savour Calgary | savourcalgary.ca

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CONGRATULATIONS

To Bridgeland Distillery for their multiple medal wins at the Canadian Artisan Spirits Competition. This puts them in the most medals won by a single distillery in Canada category. Bridgeland Distillery | 77 Edmonton Tr. | 403.455.9335 | bridgelanddistillery.com

STRAIGHT FROM THE HEARTLAND

One of our favourite out-of-town spots is the Heartland Café and Restaurant in Okotoks. Housed in a former church, the atmosphere is beautiful and makes for a unique lunch or dinner out. The last time we visited, we tried the salmon tartare for the first time and had to tell you about it. A simple preparation of raw fish with creamy sesame dressing, caviar, chives, mayo and radish root, the tartare is served with baguette rounds and is fresh, delicious and the perfect shared start to your meal. Heartland Café and Restaurant | 46 McRae Street Okotoks | 403.995.4623 | hearlandcafe.ca

BACK ALLEY PIZZA

The last thing you might expect to find in a downtown back alley in Calgary is delicious Detroit-style pizza, but hey, this town is full of surprises. Launched in 2021 by a group of friends with day jobs and a passion for pizza, Sunday Pie operates out of the back of the Wednesday Room on Stephen Ave. serving up fresh pizza pies for curbside pickup every Sunday from 3-7 p.m. Order online no later than 11 a.m. on Sunday for same-day pickup. Sunday Pie | 118 8th Ave. S.W. Text 825.438.2195 | linktr.ee/sundaypie.ca

Wild game is good food.

Hearty Mushroom Soup with Venison

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Namo's Gouda BELT is enormous and delicious.

ON THE BRUNCH TRAIL

We always love an opportunity to have brunch at Namo Café Bistro – is it the tater tots? Maybe. But it’s probably the variety of international flavours, plentiful vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options and their support of local producers. This time around, we indulged in the Gouda BELT from the Lunchy-Brunchy menu. It was enormous. We finished it all. No regrets. Namo Café Bistro | 824 Edmonton Tr. N.E. | 403.475.7010 | namocafebistro.com

Camie Leard

BUZZIN’ AROUND THE HIVE

Camie Leard When we were in Nanton learning how to make cheese (see this issue’s Master Class) we happened upon the greatest little shop and restaurant that offers hundreds of products made by Southern Albertans and there’s a tonne of food products we can’t wait to try including everything from candy to barbecue sauce. The Hive rents shelf space to makers giving many home-based businesses the opportunity to retail their goods outside of typical farmers’ market hours. Under the same roof, find The Buzz, a small eatery featuring pub-style grub and featuring local brews. The Hive/The Buzz | 2517 21st Ave., Nanton 403.646.2056 | @thehivenanton

DOMO ARIGATO

As if there hasn’t been enough excitement Nanton's Bee My Honey...honey in Crescent Heights Village of late, a new Japanese street-food vendor has set up shop in Vivaan’s Yummies former location. With offerings from karaage to boba, you’ll find something for lunch, dinner and snacks all day at Tori-K. We tried their specialty strawberry passion smoothy with lychee jellies. Yum! Tori-K | 1015 Centre St. N.W. | @torik.express

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