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TURNER VALLEY: Chuckwagon Cafe

One of the prettiest drives on a sunny day is part of the Cowboy Trail between Calgary and Turner Valley/Black Diamond. It’s an even worthier trip when the end goal is the declared winner of the “search for the perfect burger.”

Last summer, Gwendolyn and her sister — for the sake of research of course [...]

August 5th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Category: Calgary, Eating / Food, Restaurants | 3 comments

CALGARY: The Bistro at Art Central brunch

Lineups are the bane of weekend brunchers in Calgary. It’s always a pleasant surprise when you don’t have to stand in line for at least 15 minutes, perhaps cupping a precious cup of coffee while craning your neck to see how far down your name is on the waiting list.

The Bistro at Art Central [...]

July 26th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , | Category: Calgary, Eating / Food, Restaurants | 3 comments

CALGARY: Altadore, when service overshadows food

UPDATE – August 2010: The Altadore Dining Lounge is closed and for sale.

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 [...]

June 28th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , | Category: Calgary, Eating / Food, Restaurants | 10 comments