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Frenchie Wine Bar

POP AND POUR

Frenchie Wine Bar, that little hush-hush bar tucked behind Una Takeaway on 17th Ave., has expanded, taking over the space formerly occupied by Bread & Circus Trattoria. Frenchie Wine Bar | 616 17th Ave. S.W. | 403.476.3615 Frenchieyyc.com

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New restaurant, Fineprint, located in a historic brick-and-sandstone building on Stephen Ave., recently opened its doors. With a menu developed by Canada Top Chef's Xavier Lacaze and executed daily by Head Chef Francis Martinez, this one will be hard to resist. Fineprint | 113 8th Ave. S.W. | 403.475.5655 fineprintyyc.com

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FOND FAREWELL

After almost 50 years in business, Silver Inn, the birthplace of ginger beef, has shut its doors. Also closing this spring is the family-run Hungarian favourite, Jonas’ Restaurant as owners Janos and Rozsa head into retirement. There’s still time to show Jonas’ some love so head on down to enjoy a last meal. We salute both these Calgary institutions for their years of service. Jonas’ Restaurant | 937 6th Ave. S.W. | 403.262.3302 jonasrestaurant.com

FAIR SHARE

New restaurant Joodam, which means “drink and talk” in Korean, is a welcome addition to the Inglewood dining scene. Joodam culture is about eating and drinking with friends so all the plates here are meant to be shared. Try their Kimchi Arincini which substitutes kimchi fried rice for risotto. Joodam | 1003 9th Ave. S.E. | 403.452.0920 | joodam.ca

HIGH SPIRITS

Brix + Barrel, a new downtown bar from the team behind RooftopYYC, recently opened in the heart of the city. Promising an elevated cocktail experience, Brix + Barrel serves the downtown crowd with innovative cocktails and snacks. Brix + Barrel | 351 4th Ave. S.W. | 403.262.0080 brixbarrel.ca

SHOUT OUT

Don’t Yell at Me, a popular milk tea café, has opened another location in the food court at Market Mall. Don’t Yell at Me serves a range of layered drinks such as the Brown Sugar Pearl Tea and the Tiramisu Milk Tea as well as a crêpe cake delightfully named, TeaBubz. Don’t Yell at Me | 3625 Shaganappi Tr. N.W. 403.452.6008 | dyam-ab.ca

SWEET SUCCESS

You can’t miss it! The Chocolate Lab recently opened a second shop centrally located in the middle of the action on Stephen Ave. Producing exceptionally beautiful (and tasty!) bars and bon bons in more than 30 flavours, Chocolate Lab has become a favourite confectioner among Calgarians. Get your hands on an Aurora Advent Calendar before they’re gone.* Chocolate Lab | 203 8th Ave. S.W. | 403.455.3022 chocolatelab.ca

NOODLING AROUND

Oodle Noodle, a much-loved noodle chain in Edmonton, is opening its first location in Calgary on 17th Ave. Founded more than 16 years ago by owner, Sonny Pham, Oodle Noodle is known for wide variety of grab and go noodle bowls. Try the popular chow mein, Kung Pao or their Mandarin noodle bowl, Singapura. Oodle Noodle 1240 17th Ave. S.W. oodlenoodle.ca

EYES ON THE FRIES

Sammie Café, a tiny café in Marda Loop with only seven tables, serves up some pretty big hits. Brunch here is a no-brainer - Red Velvet Waffles, Miso Maple BLT Bennie, Cereal Milk French Toast anyone? But its line of sandwiches and muchloved Jappa fries topped with togarashi-lime aioli, unagi sauce, salmon skin salt and green onions will keep you coming back for more. Sammie Café | 113 2205 33rd Ave. S.W. | 403.457.9682 sammieyyc.ca

WELCOME TO THE CLUB

From the team at Hotel Arts comes a brand-new dining concept called Freestyle Social Club. Here, the experience is less about glitz and glamour and more about “sneakers, loose linen and laidback luxury.” Diners should expect bright and airy decor, a range of shareable plates and an innovative cocktail program. Oh… and golf simulators!* Freestyle Social Club | 119 12th Ave. S.W. 403.206.9565 | hotelarts.ca

PERFECT BLEND

Neighbour Coffee has expanded with a new location in Inglewood. Opening its doors in Altadore in 2016, Neighbour Coffee was conceived as the sister café concept to Our Daily Brett. Expect good, honest food in a communitydriven space. Neighbour Coffee | 1327 A 9th Ave. S.E. | nhbrcoffee.com

POCKET CHANGE

From the owners of Dairy Lane Café in Kensington comes a charming, little coffee shop called Pocket Coffee. Conveniently located right next door, this sunny little shop serves Fratello coffee and Alforno pastries. Pocket Coffee | 317 19th St. N.W. | 403.283.2497 pocketcoffee.ca

BLENDING IN

Wine meets whisky with Forty Creek’s Art of the Blend, a limitededition whisky released to commemorate Bill Ashburn’s 35th anniversary as the brand’s master blender. Art of Blend is infused with grapes harvested in the darkest hours of winter from the Niagara Region. You can find this for a limited time at Willow Park Wines & Spirits.* Willow Park Wines & Spirits | 10801 Bonaventure Dr. S.E. 403.296.1640 | willowpark.net

BACKYARD EATS

Chef Jenny Burthwright of Jane Bond BBQ is on the move again, opening a second rusto-chic, glamping-themed eatery in the former Gruman’s space on 11th Ave. S.E. Initial plans include expanding the catering and offering more food options. She plans to be open for take-out and delivery by December and fully operational by February. Jane Bond BBQ | 228 11th Ave. S.E. | janebondbbq.com

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A WALK IN THE PARK

Enjoy weekend brunch in a beautiful setting at River Café on Prince’s Island Park. The fall chef’s tasting menu highlights the very best local and seasonal ingredients enjoyed in a beautiful setting. Available Nov. – Dec. 31, $110 per person. Reservations required.

GRUMMIES ON THE MOVE

After several years of serving the downtown crowd, Gruman’s Catering & Delicatessen closed its flagship location in July and opened a new one in Garrison Woods Curling Club. The team continues to serve the same delicious menu at the new location and its existing eatery in Britannia. Gruman’s Catering & Delicatessen | 2288 47th Ave. S.W. | grumans.ca

IT’S A MIRACLE

The Miracle on First Street boozy holiday-themed pop-up returns to Proof YYC this season, promising another year of festive fun. With kitschy holiday décor, the grinchiest sips and a whole lot of holiday spirit, it will be the place get your jingle bells on. Opens Nov. 16. Proof YYC | 1302 1st St. S.W. | 403.246.2414 | proofyyc.com

CALL ME CROFFLE

Fuwa Fuwa, known for its fluffy pancakes, has opened a new location in the University District. Watch for new innovative desserts like the croffle and Japanese cheesecakes to accompany their soufflé-style pancakes. Fuwa Fuwa | University District | fuwafuwapancakes.com

GIFTS MADE FOR GIVING AND EATING

Pie Junkie has partnered with 5Vines Wine, Craft Beer & Spirits to create gift boxes featuring pies and prosecco or non-alcoholic cider. New to the line-up are frozen, oven-ready pie options including gluten-free sweet and savoury pies and soups. This holiday season Pie Junkie is featuring Gemstone Grass Fed Beef in all the beef Wellington pies. Tourtière is available in family and individual sizes as well as other holiday favourites. We recommend ordering early. Pie Junkie | piejunkie.ca

CELEBRATE SUNDAYS AND EVERY DAY IN BETWEEN

There’s a lot going on at the Deane House this fall. Enjoy afternoon tea with sweet and savoury bites on Saturdays and Sundays, 2 - 4 p.m. Oyster Thursdays include $1.50 oysters throughout the day with cocktail and champagne specials. Sunday Supper Club is a five-course chef’s tasting menu on Sunday evenings for $75 or Wednesday through Saturday for $110. In January, enjoy the five-course tasting menu for $75 every night of the week. Reservations required. Deane House | 806 9th Ave. S.E. | 403.264.0595 deanhouse.com

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NEW DINING ADVENTURES

Set to open in November, Olea will offer a brand-new dining concept from the group behind Sensei Bar. A vibrant Mediterranean escape with a chef-driven menu will dazzle the senses. Follow on Instagram for updates. Olea | 1520 14th St. S.W.| Instagram @olearestaurant

A SEASON OF CHEESE

Say Cheese Fromagerie is gearing up for the season of giving with holiday gift baskets. Order in advance and pick up or have them delivered. Prices start at $75. Launching soon is the Alpine Cheese Club. Follow Say Cheese on social media for updates. Say Cheese Fromagerie | 1225 26th Ave. S.E. 587.216.1677 | saycheesefromagerie.com

BLISSFUL BITES

It’s no secret that Chef Roy Oh knows his way around a tasty bite, but we fell head-overheels in love with the Truffle Nori Tots at Roy’s Korean Kitchen at the District at Beltline. Golden tater tots are topped with truffle oil, parmesan cheese, mayo and nori flakes for a crispy, salty, creamy flavour bomb that will have you taking a moment to revel in bliss. Roy’s Korean Kitchen | 227 11th Ave. S.W. info@hwatu.ca | royskoreankitchen.com

SAKEBOMB

With the popularity of low-calorie, ready-todrink cocktails at an all-time high, it was only a matter of time before sake got in on the game. Created by a Vancouver-based group of women, Sakebomb is smooth, plant-based, gluten free and delicious. We liked the Lime Bomb flavour, but also try the Berry Blast and Peach Smash or get a party pack and try all three. Watch for Sakebomb in liquor stores in the new year. Sakebomb | sakebomb.us

MIX IT UP

We recently got to try out the latest model of the Thermomix TM6, a release in celebration of Thermomix’s 50th anniversary. The TM6 is a wi-fi-connected, digitally-powered, all-in-one countertop appliance that performs 22 culinary functions (cook, blend, steam, sous-vide, chop, knead, mill, sauté and more!) and walks the user through 60,000+ global recipes step-bystep through an online subscription. We made a delicious risotto without having to dirty a single spoon. It was fun, interesting, easy and very much how cooking with Judy Jetson must be! If you’re looking for an extra-special gift for your loved one this season, check out the Thermomix online.* Thermomix | thermomix.ca

Experience the GRANDEST of HOLIDAY SEASONS

For 108 years, Fairmont Palliser has been home to memorable occasions. We welcome you and your loved ones to join us this festive season to be a part of that tradition and experience the grandest of holiday seasons.

Visit us at www.fairmont.com/palliser-calgary/ for our festive offerings.

’Tis The Season For Tradition

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By CAMIE LEARD Once upon a time, turkeys were free to live their lives in peace around the holidays. In days of yore, most Christmas tables were centred on a roasted goose. The reason was practical: cows gave milk and chickens gave eggs, making them far too valuable to eat. Geese, however, were slackers on the production line. Turns out, laying eggs only seasonally gives you a one-way ticket to the roasting pan.

Speaking of roast goose, the origin of the phrase “one's goose is cooked” may originate with the fable about the golden goose, whose eggs were far more valuable than the potential progeny of the Christmas goose. The tale has numerous variations, but here’s the gist: a farmer discovered his goose laid golden eggs. You might remember from before, that geese only lay eggs seasonally. But the farmer had purchased a new combine that year, Monsanto was really causing him grief and he needed cash fast. Not able to wait until spring, the farmer killed the goose in hopes of finding a large stash of gold, or perhaps a gold-making gall bladder he could tap when needed. Alas, it was not to be: the goose’s entrails were standard issue and all the bird was good for now was dinner. The farmer’s goose was cooked. On the plus side, in the act of fattening up the goose (in hopes of more gold, obviously) the farmer discovered foie gras, which at nearly $50 per kilogram was almost as good as gold – as long as shipping routes to American markets were open. But at the time, a black-plague-related disruption in international logistics meant the farmer was stuck with his stash. His family gorged on goose liver and became rotund, demanding and rather spoiled around the holidays. This led to the adoption of the turkey as the preferred festive fowl. Bigger than a goose, the turkey could feed the fois-gras-fattened family, tasted great with cranberry sauce and didn’t start laying eggs until the age of seven months… which was precisely the time they reached peak deliciousness… so why bother? And so, in a poetic case of what goes around comes around, the goose was freed from the Christmas kitchen table for the same reason it was put there in the first place: which we’ve by now forgotten, but had something to do with eggs. The moral of the story: lay eggs as often as you can. Or don’t kill a golden goose. Or maybe, buy foie gras stocks.

Escape to the Farm

Enjoy a home cooked meal, shop with ease and drink in the view. You’ve earned this peaceful break.

PaSu Farm is a country oasis that offers an air of elegant simplicity and nourishes the soul. Find warmth in the Gallery Shop and take in magnificent mountain views from our restaurant. Our customers enjoy a peacefulness that comforts and calms their spirits.

Yes, we are open over the

holiday period. You’ll find a full range of warm and seasonal clothing and great gift ideas. On weekends in December, we’ve got hot cider and cookies – so escape the city and relax.

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BOOK YOUR OFFICE CHRISTMAS LUNCHES

Enjoy a weekend of sampling all the best holiday foods, before you give them as gifts for your friends and family.

Booking an office Christmas luncheon is easy. Call 403.475.4155 ext 4. This year your colleagues can enjoy Christmas dishes from one of our 22 culinary kitchens. There’s a dish for everyone from gluten free, flexitarian, keto, vegetarian & dessert.

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