Giselle Wedemire is a freelance lifestyle writer and vegan blogger who has an obsession with baking, watching British game shows, and finding the best thrift stores in Calgary. Her writing has appeared in various print and online publications, including VegNews, LINK Magazine, CREB Now, Huffington Post Canada, and on her blog Picky Bitchez.
Dig out your finest plaid shirt, dust off your cowboy hat and loosen your belt a few notches – it’s Stampede breakfast season! With so many breakfasts being held in the city within such a short period of time, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. To help streamline your calendar, we’ve compiled a list of locations hosting Stampede breakfasts you won’t want to miss at the 2017 Stampede. [Photo credit: Calgary Stampede]
Besides being polite and helping others, few things are more Canadian than poutine – so indulge in your national pride during Calgary Poutine Week 2017, scheduled to run from April 21 to 29. Best of all, each poutine sold at a participating restaurant during the week sends a free meal to a person in need by Mealshare. Here are seven places – one for every day of the week – to grab some poutine during this charitable time.
Whether you’re a diehard foodie or a hungry passerby, the news of a restaurant opening offers diners exciting and new possibilities and experiences. While it’s impossible to keep track of all of the new eateries popping up in our fair city, here are just a few of the most talked-about in 2017. Photo credit: Kevin Yang for Provision Restaurant
Calgarians are known to do three things once temperatures soar above zero: don their best flip-flops, dig their summer shorts out of storage and head to the nearest outdoor patio. Here are some of our favourite patios that are ideal for grabbing a casual drink. Photo by Michael Trudeau courtesy of Blanco Cantina.