From the boreal forest to the tundra; from the Prairie grasslands to Ontario’s Carolinian woodlands, Canada is stunningly rich with flora and fauna. Bio-diversity is our most valuable heritage. With 71,000 species which have been scientifically described and another estimated 69,000 * species yet to be named and classified, it becomes crystalline that the protection of our ecological heritage is absolutely paramount.
Weczeria Chef/Owner Daniel Walker has traveled the world then come home – in every sense. Daniel’s Polish roots are in Selkirk, Manitoba and his restaurant reflects his inbred desire to make people happy with good food and a pride of
Chef Michael Noble always seems to be at the top of his game. We first met when he was the shining star of DIVA at the Met in Vancouver way back in the 1990′s. His recipes grace the pages of
Located in one of the great, low slung red brick buildings so often found across the Prairies, The Artful Dodger Café & Music Emporium is a testament to the ingenuity of co-owner Carol Cairns. As a full fledged art gallery
Crave Kitchen and Wine Bar is dedicated to the art of local! Regina-native Executive Chef Jonathan Thauberger has just returned after a 20 years cooking away, most notably at Burrowing Owl in the south Okanagan. He was part of that
A great restaurant ‘masquerading as a bar’ with 72 draft lines of craft brews, with Canadian beers holding the majority. Following Chef Justin Leboe’s (of Model Milk, Clive Burger and Double Zero Pizza) back-to-basics mentality, National has all the makings
This is fast food with a really serious local twist. Opening in April of this year by the owner of Model Milk, National and Double Zero Pizza, they describe themselves as the “neighborhood burger joint; the way it was meant to
Justin Leboe’s flagship restaurant is the “it” place for many Calgarians. Leboe is one of Canada’s new breed of chef who takes his food very seriously. He totally walks the talk and is not afraid to get on a soap
This is an authentic pizza joint but with a twist, one that makes sense given Chef Justin Leboe’s strident defence of local food coupled with his passion for the highest quality ingredients. The charcuterie and the cheeses(Pecorino, Burrata, Mozzarella, Ricotta)
The Redwater Rustic Grille, brought to us by Chef Andrew Stevens of RUSH Restaurant, serves the best of Alberta and doesn’t stop there. The fish is Ocean Wise, certified by the Vancouver Aquarium as being ethically harvested; the produce is
When Chef Andrew Stevens left New Brunswick for Calgary, much to the dismay of the people in the east, he landed at RUSH and quickly made a name for himself as Executive Chef. Many accolades flowed in and now, the
In big bold letters the menu states: “Alberta Food Everyday – We love our suppliers.” Owned by Calgary’s cheese maven, Janice Beaton, who also operates Janice Beaton Fine Cheese, one of the finest cheese shops anywhere in the nation, FARM is
Located in the middle of Prince’s Island Park, on the lagoon where the Bow River passes though downtown Calgary, River Café has featured “Seasonal Canadian Cuisine” since the mid-1990s. Inspired by the natural setting of the Bow River Valley, the restaurant has
This is one of the neatest bakeries/kitchens in all of Canada. With a set of standards in sourcing their ingredients second to none, owners Tabitha and Paul Langel and Lyle and Kathy Barkman, use their kitchens to harvest and share
The Muttart Conservatory is one of Edmonton’s jewels. With the city’s dramatic climate, the conservatory provides a year round escape into the natural world. The three glass pyramids are exceptionally beautiful. It made sense for them to partner
Although crafted from local ingredients, many of the items on the Culina Mill Creek menu have a multicultural influence that reflects the diversity found in Edmonton. A list of their local suppliers can be found front and centre on their website,
Owned and operating by husband-and-wife team Joe Bishop and Wendy Dobson, this quaint café sits along the Cowboy Trail leading to the Rockies. Their home cooking will suit travellers and foodies alike- stop by for their pasta made fresh every
Boxwood is the newest venture of River Café’s Sal Howell. She had walked the beautiful downtown park and thought how cool it would be to have a take-out, faster food restaurant there. The goal is to bring local, sustainable, delicious
Mount Engadine Lodge is one of the West’s undiscovered jewels. Perched on the edge of a wide, boggy valley under the watchful eye of the mountain from which it takes its name, it is a place to pause for a
Since Larry and Linda Stewart opened its doors in 1996, the Hardware Grill has been a culinary destination. They understood the concept of “Canadian cuisine” from their earliest days. They call it “Haute Comfort Food.” The menu reflects some
Named one of Alberta’s Ten Best Restaurants by the National Post. And with good reason. Gold Medal Plates Award-winning Executive Chef Duncan Ly and his team are bringing amazing contemporary cuisine to downtown Calgary. He is an alumnus of the
The folks at Bushwakker Brewpub in Regina demonstrate their commitment to all things local through their beer and food, but they’ve also made themselves a popular venue for local music. As well as their menu, the pub has 9 regular beers (brewed
Perhaps one phrase best describes Executive Chef Milton Rebello…boundless enthusiasm. He is embracing the ingredients of Regina and environs like a kid, albeit a widely-traveled one, in a candy shop. Fortunately Hotel Saskatchewan is almost directly across from the terrific
Chef Paul Rogalski “Chief Culinary Officer/Co-Owner of Rouge writes: “The foundation of great food starts with the ingredients. Preparing them with respect is the foundation of cuisine. For this very reason my menu will be created as close to the
In 1896, pioneer rancher & entrepreneur William Roper Hull built the Bow Valley Ranche House. The Ranche House represented the height of country luxury and grace. The house, like the owner, had a commanding but understated presence. The wrap-around porch
Patrick and Doris Saurette had worked for many years in the Edmonton restaurant industry. Finally they decided it was time to open a small French-style bistro to showcase the ingredients of the area while paying homage to the classics. Confit,
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