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CALGARY: Altadore, when service overshadows food

Picture yourself at Cowboys or the former Tantra around 1 a.m. Look around. Take in the groups of young people, what they’re wearing and what they’re saying. OK babe? Bro?

OK, now open your eyes and picture that same crowd on a patio for Sunday brunch in a quiet neighbourhood: servers dressed like shooter girls, and [...]

CALGARY: AKA Bistro

Today marks my debut as Metro Calgary’s restaurant reviewer! I’m really excited about this paid assignment and am looking forward to the new challenge.

My food column, Urban Foodie, will run every Thursday in Metro, so pick up your free copy in Calgary, or check out the digital edition via the main page.

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CALGARY: Breakfast at Dairy Lane

Dairy Lane is tucked into two blocks of businesses along a residential stretch of West Hillhurst in northwest Calgary. Like other popular modern diners in Calgary — ie, Galaxie Diner or Avenue Diner — it’s tiny and often has lineups.

First opened in 1950, the cafe is dedicated to its neighbourhood and the environment. It [...]

TORONTO: Stuffed for brunch

This place is cramped, small and drafty every time the front door swings open. The clumsy paintings suck. Yet I have a soft spot for Maggie’s. Partly because it was within stumbling distance of where I used to live.

The first thing going for it is portions. They’re huge. My standard three eggs overeasy came [...]