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You Say Macaroon...

Posted by Kathe Lemon in The Food Files on Mar 9 2010 12:40

Macaroons/macarons from Nectar Desserts in Inglewood.

Charcut Roast House Grand Opening

Posted by Avenue Staff in The Food Files on Mar 5 2010 12:47

It was the grand opening of Charcut Roast House last night and more than 200 guest turned out to sip, sample and mingle. It’s been a long time in the making for this restaurant at the base of Hotel Le Germain and the place didn’t disappoint. 

The Judge's Picks at ATP's Celebrity Hors D'Ouevres

Posted by The Man About Town in The Food Files on Feb 21 2010 12:23

On Friday night I had a great time and was greatly honoured to once again serve as one of judges at the 17th Annual Lawson Lundell Celebrity Hors D'Ouevres presented by Alberta Theatre Projects. 

The Altadore Dining Lounge: Great Brunch in Southwest Calgary

Posted by The Man About Town in The Food Files on Feb 14 2010 16:46

Finding a weekend breakfast in Calgary can be a bit of a struggle. Most of the good places are always busy and being impatient I usually find myself cooking at home, just to avoid the hassle or waiting in line.

Today I was determined to have someone else make breakfast. So around noon I took a drive through Marda Loop, and with a line-up out the door at the Belmont Diner, I thought I would try out a new spot. 

New Calgary Restaurants: February 2010

Posted by Avenue Staff in The Food Files on Feb 12 2010 12:20

Bliss & Co. Cupcakes and Desserts
This nut-free bakery in Chinatown sells a variety of pies, cakes, creampuffs and cupcakes in more than a dozen different flavours including Caramel Bliss, 14 Karrot Gold, After Eight and Lemon Cream. (111, 108 3 Ave. S.W., 403-281-8821)

Calgary Cookbook: Blog Aid - Recipes for Haiti

Posted by Avenue Staff in The Food Files on Feb 4 2010 16:53

Calgary's Julie Van Rosendaal, food writer, author, stylist, journalist, contributor to an online cooking series (Good Bite) and co-host of a TV cooking show (It’s Just Food), is using her influence in the food world to do a good deed. She has combining forces with twenty-seven of Canada’s top food gurus to help out Haiti.

New Calgary Restaurants: January 2010

Posted by Avenue Staff in The Food Files on Jan 12 2010 17:37

Start your new year by trying out some of the new kids on the Calgary restaurant block.

Charcut Roast House
A restaurant in the newly opened Le Germain building that features dishes with local and seasonal ingredients, a culinary roof garden and house-made signature sodas. (101, 899 Centre St. S., 403-807-7010)

Quincy's on Seventh Re-opens

Posted by Kathe Lemon in The Food Files on Nov 5 2009 21:09

Quincy's on Seventh has seen more than its share of ups and downs, but it seems to be on an upswing now.  The building was originally built 45 years ago at a cost of $6 million, and played host to Ike and Tina Turner and The Who in days gone by. But since then the area has gone through some striking changes.

Rocky Mountain Wine and Food Festival High

Posted by The Man About Town in The Food Files on Oct 16 2009 16:49

With apologies to John Denver.

It was the opening night of the 12th annual Rocky Mountain Food and Wine Festival yesterday and once again the BMO Centre at Stampede Park was filled with vendors and attendees sampling great food and potent potables.

It is a great opportunity to learn about new spirits, wine and beer.  You can taste, compare and ask questions from the helpful folks manning the booths.

Bookers BBQ Grill and Crab Shack Re-opens

Posted by The Man About Town in The Food Files on Sep 21 2009 16:43

After months of closure, and with a revamped interior and menu, Bookers BBQ Grill & Crab Shack is back.

For the past 12 years Bookers has been feeding Calgarians great bbq, burgers, steaks and seafood. And that will continue under executive chef Colin Dunn, as will all-you-can-eat-crab on Monday and Sunday evenings. 

Bookers is now open for lunch Monday to Friday and dinner every night of the week.