Quick Bites

THIS, THAT AND THE OTHER

If variety is the spice of life, a new cocktail bar in the Beltline/Victoria Park is on fire! Missy’s This and That is the latest offering from Thomas Dahlgren (Bar Von der Fels) and features an abundant menu of wine, beer and cocktails made from an impressive menu of spirits. The food offering is simple tapas and snacks with a custom key lime pie by Citizen Bakery we can’t wait to try. Visit Thurs.-Mon. 5 p.m. – 1 a.m. Missy’s This and That | Second Floor, 348A 14th Ave. S.W. missy@missysthisthat.com | missysthisthat.com

Photo provided GET YOUR MỘT TÔ RUNNING

The fine folks at Calgary favourite PhỞ Dau Bo restaurant on International Ave. have done it again with a new offering in Crescent Heights called Một Tô. Meaning “one bowl” in Vietnamese, the new eatery is contemporary, sleek and the pho grilled cheese is making waves. We can’t wait to try it! MộT TÔ | BÁNH MÌ & PHỞ BAR | 1609 Centre St. N.W. 825.910.8488 | mottovietnamese.com

Một Tô pho broth

FRESH AND FABULOUS

The YYC Growers cooperative prides itself on being not just sustainable but, even more importantly, regenerative. Regenerative farming is a dynamic state of being. A regenerative farmer is guided by this question, “Is my soil better this season than last?” The key impacts of asking this question are that the soil’s produce is more nutritious and flavourful. YYC Growers | 18, 4750 106th Ave. S.E. | 403.719.4769 yycgrowers.com

HOME GROWN

In 2021, the Sunterra group built one of the largest greenhouses in Alberta. In this 20-acre glass greenhouse in Acme, AB they are growing Dutch strawberries and tomatoes all year long. Available in Sunterra stores throughout Alberta. Sunterra | sunterramarket.com

CHEESE WHIZZES

Congratulations to the winners of last issue's Cheese Quiz: 1st Dave and Roxanne Wray win $100 at Modern Steak. 2nd Karen GilmoreThomson wins $100 at Spolumbo's 3rd Albert Herscovitch wins $50 at Spolumbo's. Thanks to the 200+ people who played!

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Sunterra Greenhouse

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

Congratulations to our friends at North Sea Fish Market Willow Park for winning top seafood market in Calgary for the fourth year in a row in the Top Choice Awards. North Sea Fish Market | 300, 10816 Macleod Tr. S.E. | 403.225.3460 Instagram @CalgaryFreshFish

GRATEFUL FOR GRATIN

Camie Leard

The unassuming Center Café opened in April on the corner of Centre St. and 16th Ave. N.W., an offering from the folks behind Chef Tian restaurant. Specializing in lunch and brunch, Center Café handles the day shift and Seafood gratin Chef Tian takes over for Chinese food in the evening. Try the seafood gratin for brunch. Fresh seafood bathed in a thick and creamy sauce is topped with a generous helping of cheese and baked to perfection. It’s a delicious dish perfect to share with a friend.* Center Café | 1715 Centre St. N.W. | 403.453.8666 | Instagram @centercafeyyc

NEW RESIDENTS IN THE VILLAGE

Village Brewery sent over a couple of their latest offerings themed around our modern media-infused lifestyle. We tried Misheard Lyrics and Binge Watch, both of which live up to Village’s reputation for great brews and cool packaging.* Village Brewery | 5000 12A St. S.E. | 403.243.3327 villagebrewery.com

AIN’T LIFE GRAND?

Congratulations to Stephen Deere and the Modern Group for officially celebrating the opening of Southport Modern Steak and Modern Ocean with a glitzy bash in April. The food community was out en masse for one of the first times since pandemic restrictions lifted and all were treated to great food, drink and even some spins on the turntable by Deere himself. Modern Steak/Modern Ocean | 10606 Southport Rd. S.W. | 403.300.1424 modernsteak.ca

COFFEE WITH A VIEW

Gravity Espresso and Wine Bar has opened its third cafe in the Waterfront Towers in Eau Claire. With locations already in Inglewood and Beltline, this new stop is just steps away from the Bow River pathways promising coffee with a view. Gravity Espresso & Wine Bar | 240 Riverfront Ave. S.W. | 403.452.1431 | cafegravity.com

CASUAL ITALIAN

YYC Pasta Bar has opened its second location in Kensington in the former Cotto space. This bigger, more intimate space offers the same affordable and delicious food as the 17th Ave. location plus a private dining room. Reservations recommended. YYC Pasta Bar | 314 D 10th St. N.W. 403.474.9111 | yycpastabar.ca

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Raising the bar on pasta

28 YEARS AND COUNTING

Willow Park Wines & Spirits celebrated 28 years in business in March and continues to celebrate with a packed schedule of online and in-store events for lovers of wine, beer and spirits. Willow Park Wines & Spirits | willowpark.net

SUGAR SPICE AND EVERYTHING NICE

Sugar and Spice Wrangled Up Nice pancake and waffle mix by Lannie Rae Gourmet celebrates the wholesomeness of the farm. Plan your own Stampede pancake breakfast at home with this hearty harvest of Canadian grown oats and flax. Lannie Rae Gourmet | lannieraegourmet.com

FIRED UP

Watch Jenny Burthwright of Jane Bond BBQ compete in the new season of Food Network Canada’s Fire Masters. In anticipation, Jenny collaborated with Cold Garden Brewery to create a beer called She Phoenix. The flavours in this new brew compliment her final entry in her episode. Find it on tap in the brewery and her eatery just in time for her episode to air on May 15. She Phoenix | Cold Garden Beverage Company | 1100 11 St. S.E. | coldgarden.ca She Phoenix | Jane Bond BBQ | 321, 723 46 Ave. S.E. | janebondbbq.com

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The Dorian Hotel (opening June 23) has partnered with Eau Claire Distillery to develop specialtydistilled spirits. This partnership will provide guests and locals one-of-a-kind spirits specifically crafted to capture the essence and personality of the hotel. The Dorian Hotel | 525 5th Ave. S.W. 403.899.8694 | thedorian.ca

HAIL CAESAR’S!

Congratulations to Calgary icon Caesar’s Steakhouse, now celebrating 50 years in business. Their luxurious environment, prime Alberta beef, Wine Spectator-awarded wine list and personalized service, have made Caesar’s the fine dining destination for celebrations, commemorations and reminiscing for three generations. Proudly leading this award-winning establishment is still one of the original owners, Con Giannoulis, alongside his daughter, Connie Giannoulis-Stuart, and son-in-law, Gerry Stuart. Caesar’s Steakhouse Downtown | 512 4th Ave. S.W. | 403.264.1222 Caesar’s Steakhouse Willow Park | 110, 10816 Macleod Tr. S.E. | 403.278.3930 caesarssteakhouse.com plant based and cruelty free

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