Quick Bites BRIDGING THE GAP
A HEALTHY STOP
New in Calgary, Square Rooted is dedicated to bringing locally grown vegetables to doorsteps across the city. Former co-founder of DIRTBELLY, Jenna Kopperson and her team source produce from Deof’s Greenhouse and Gull Valley Greenhouse near Lacombe offering fresh vegetables harvested from the farms weekly, delivered straight to your door.*
For 11 years Euphoria Café has offered an assortment of breakfast and lunch items including gluten-free, dairy free, paleo and vegan. They were the first to introduce Calgary to bulletproof coffee, an organic butter, nutrient-fueled ketofriendly beverage said to promote long-lasting energy and clear state of mind. Euphoria Café | 110, 8 Varsity Estates Circle N.W. | 587.329.8279 | euphoriacafe.ca
SAMOSA TO GO The Samosa Factory’s assortment of fresh-cooked or frozen samosas for take home or eat right in your car help on the days you don’t want to cook. Choose from chicken, beef or vegetarian, plus sauces and other items.
Square Rooted | squarerootedyyc.com
NEW CHEF Flores & Pine recently announced the appointment of new Executive Chef Mike Preston. Chef Mike started his career in the '90s with SAIT’s professional cooking program. Most recently, Preston helmed as executive chef at The Block Kitchen and Murrieta's Bar and Grill. Flores & Pine | 254028 Bearspaw Rd. | 403.241.7611 | floresandpine.com
MEALS IN 30 MINUTES Calgary’s Jolly Table Meals is back and offering a variety of nutritious meals focused on fresh, seasonal produce, triple-A-grade proteins, and whole grains. Chef-created recipes are delivered to your door and can be ready to eat in 30 minutes or less. Select meal and delivery dates online. Jolly Table Meals | jollytablemeals.com
The Samosa Factory | Westwinds and Beacon Hill samosafactory.ca
PICNIC IN THE PARK Executive Chef Cole Glendinning and Executive Sous Chef Kate Symes at Flower & Wolf in the Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire, started offering take-out picnic baskets this summer, offering a variety of options and has addons like a children’s menu and beverages. Call to place your picnic order.* Flower & Wolf Restaurant & Bar | 255 Barclay Parade S.W. | 403.517.6666 flowerandwolfcalgary.com
FUSION ICE CREAM Anita Ly and Tiffany To started MILK Ice Cream as a side hustle. The goal; to share their culture and story through ice cream by creating unique flavours inspired by their roots like Ube Oreo and Boozy Black Sesame. Find it at John’s Breakfast & Lunch, where Ly works with her family. MILK Ice Cream | 2614 4 St. N.W. | 403.277.0255
LINA’S SUPERMERCATO Lina’s Italian Market is expanding to the southeast to meet the demand for specialty Italian products, and store-made delicacies. The new features over 16,000 square feet including: an authentic Italian café, one-of-a-kind European deli, a real Italian pizzeria, and hundreds of imported Italian products. Set to open soon. Lina’s Italian Supermercato | 130th Avenue S.E. | linasmarket.com
THE BEST OF HALIFAX Blowers & Grafton Halifax Street Food & Bar have expanded to the south. Already a favourite stop amongst locals who know them for their fresh seafood, Halifax style donairs, fried pepperoni and delicious pizzas, they plan to add live music to the new Mission location on Friday and Saturday nights. Blowers & Grafton Halifax Street Food & Bar | Crescent Heights and Mission blowersgrafton.com
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Annabelle's Kitchen, a modern Italian 'neighbourhood' restaurant has opened a second location (the original is in Marda Loop) downtown along historic Stephen Avenue. Restaurateur Leslie Echino, honours the history of the building that was formerly her original concept, Blink restaurant. The soft and airy space makes it the perfect spot for lunch, dinner, or an apertivo. Annabelle’s Kitchen | Downtown and Marda Loop annabelleskitchen.ca
