Seema Dhawan is a lifestyle, travel and business reporter who loves finding restaurant dishes she can’t stop raving about. Her passion for writing and storytelling has taken her around the world, and she has written about her finds for publications that include USA TODAY, The Huffington Post and WestJet Magazine.
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Few simple pleasures are as satisfying as spending an afternoon reading in a café. Calgary has dozens of such trendy, classic and laid-back cafes and here are some of our favourite spots to settle in with a book.
Moist chocolate cake layered with chocolate icing – it’s wonderful way to end a meal. While basic is beautiful, some restaurants get wild with the classic dessert recipe, adding mousse and chocolate ganache or further layers to the mix. Here’s a list of some of the best chocolate cake spots in town.
The cocktail culture in Calgary is overflowing with possibilities – especially during the holiday season. From new and trendy lounges to bars that bring back an old-school vibe, stay warm this holiday season with creative concoctions at these spots. [Photo credit: istockphoto.com/ca/portfolio/mmeemil]
The festive season is just around the corner and that means it’s time to book holiday parties and Christmas dinners to celebrate. From cozy spaces for a family dinner to adrenaline filled adventures for the whole office, Calgary’s restaurants and venues have a lot to offer this holiday season. [Photo credit: Sarah Sussman]
With the first snowfall of the season in the books and chilly fall days having arrived in Calgary, summer is over and Thanksgiving 2017 is here. A lot of eateries have specials for the holiday – so reunite with your most comfortable pants and dig in. [Photo credit: iStock]
Green tea cake, Hong Kong-style mango pudding and Indian jalebis are just some of the many goodies available at Calgary’s international bakeries and sweet shops. Do yourself a flavourful favour and drop into any of these shops and experience a world of lovely loaves and delectable desserts.
You can’t go wrong with pizza. Though it seems you can top this default comfort food with just about anything, most restaurant pizza menus stick to tried and true ingredients. But the following restaurants take ’za in wild, new directions, offering toppings from donair meat and eggs to taco ingredients.
Indian buffets end the dilemma one faces when placing an order: butter chicken or vindaloo? Samosas or pakoras? Rice or naan? Enjoy a bite of each at these indulgent Indian buffets. Serving meat, seafood and vegetarian dishes, they’ll have you coming back for seconds and maybe fourths.
There’s something satisfying about biting into a big burger that can barely contain its massive patty and toppings, even when it happens to be meat-free. From goat cheese and pesto to fried eggs and aioli, the burgers listed here are bursting with just such adventurous ingredients. Some of the restaurants below, in fact, some of the best in town.
Thai food is the perfect tropical indulgence on a crisp winter day or as a spicy summer feast. The city is home to a handful of well-established Thai restaurants, each with a loyal clientele. From sour papaya salads to the best red curry, these restaurants deliver heat, flavour and a pleasant, easy-going atmosphere.
Sunday evening ought to be about friends, family and plenty of food. A fun, sociable atmosphere, comfortable surroundings and superbly shareable dishes make dining out at these restaurants a festive way to wrap up your weekend.
Their names alone are enough to warm your heart and super-charge your sweet tooth: Alsatian almond tart, white chocolate raspberry cheesecake, red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting, maple bourbon pecan pie. They are sweets almost too glorious to eat. Almost. When dining at these restaurants, always leave room for a richly rewarding, delectable dessert.