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Eat Alberta Like an Insider Lists

Here’s where we dish out our insider local’s knowledge on all the best places to eat in Alberta.

Top 10 Places For Sourdough In Alberta

One heels of National Sourdough Day we wanted to share our Top 10 Places For Sourdough in Alberta. Alberta grows great grains and we’ve got smart bakers taking advantage of that. And, beyond that, sourdough has health benefits.  The natural leavening process that takes place slowly before baking pre-digests the sugars and wheat. It makes…

Top 10 Breakfast Spots in the Rockies

This weekend’s Insider List shares the Top 10 Breakfast Spots in the Rockies.  Weather it’s for the day or the weekend, every great trip to the mountains should start with breakfast at one of these spots. Weekends in Banff mean a stop at Juniper Bistro for the Juniper Benny with house made bannock and brown…

Top 7 Spots for Tacos in Calgary

Here are our top 7 spots for Tacos in Calgary.  Does it feel like everyone around you is booking a vacation to Mexico?  Don’t fret, we have some great locations for authentic tacos right here in Calgary. Tres Marias Mexican Market is one of Calgary’s most authentic bodegas. It is stocked with freshly made tortillas,…

Top Alberta Spots for Pie

Here’s our Top Alberta Spots for Pie. Happy National Pi(e) Day!   Stop into one of the Calgary Pie Junkie locations for a slice the Sour Cherry Pie. At Turner Valley’s Chuckwagon Cafe, save room for a piece of the Coconut Cream. Broxburn Vegetables & Café in Lethbridge is known for its Strawberry Rhubarb Pie….

30 Women-led Alberta Food Businesses

Happy International Women’s Day. Here are 30 woman-led Alberta food businesses we are thrilled to support. There’s something on this list for any appetite. So, go on out and show them some appreciation this week and always. An Edible Life – Canmore Awn Kitchen – Edmonton Café Mosaics – Edmonton Canela Bakery – Calgary Cluck…

7 Alberta Cideries to Try Right Now

Here are 7 Alberta Cideries to try right now.   Alberta’s cider industry continues to grow and at last count there are over 20 craft cider makers in our province.  Primarily made from fermented apples, you can find hard ciders (alcoholic), non-alcoholic ciders or sweet ciders. And they all come in a wide range of flavours…

7 Alberta Black-Owned Food Businesses

Here’s 7 Alberta black-owned food businesses to support this month and always. February is Black History and this is our way of acknowledging that history in our own province and supporting the talented black food business owners that help us all Eat Alberta Like An Insider. Mojo Jojo Pickle’s Johwanna Alleyne (above center photo), shared…

5 Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts

Here’s 5 last minute Valentine’s Day gifts so you don’t have to scramble.  We’ve got great foodie suggestions sure to win anyone’s heart. Join the team at Ten Degrees Chocolate for a Virtual Valentine’s Date night. The evening comes with a charcuterie box for two and a wine and chocolate tasting lead by the Ten…

5 fun foodie things to do in Calgary for under $15

Here’s 5 fun foodie things to do in Calgary for under $15. It’s all proof that eating, engaging and exploring Calgary’s food scene doesn’t need to be expensive.  You just need someone to show you how to eat like an insider. Try a few entries from this month’s YYC Hot Chocolate Fest. With over 90…

5 Favourite Places for Hot Chocolate in Calgary and Beyond

Here’s our 5 Favourite Places for Hot Chocolate in Calgary and Beyond. February 1, 2022 is the start of Calgary’s YYC Hot Chocolate Fest so we thought we’d give you a preview and share our 5 favourite places to sip and savour chocolate-y goodness, not only in Calgary, but also in places that make it…