Restaurants

The Toptable Group has brought in a team of all-stars to dazzle the Capital City.

Gorgeous platters of charcuterie for hosting holiday parties—or just treating yourself over the festive season.

We've mapped out the best restaurants on the outskirts of Calgary. Now the only thing you need to do is hop in the car and drive.

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A luxury fine dining experience from China’s Qing Dynasty has been brought to Vancouver courtesy of the QuanJuDe Beijing Duck House 全聚德.

The Terrace offers incredible food, wine pairings and a stunning view of the valley.

Here are some places to get a bite to eat after a long day at White Rock's notorious beach.

Springtime sweets and savoury treats perfect for Mom

Maple-glazed ham, chocolatey treats and hot cross buns galore.

From classic turkey dinners to inventive flavours, keep your holidays hassle-free and delicious with these festive meals.

And you'll be blown away by the talent behind it.

These incredible rooms are just a hop, skip and a jump from Edmonton.

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Fancy yourself an adventurer? A lover of the unusual and little known? Shake off the last few months at home and discover new foodie locales.

Maybe rethink that Friday reso and treat yourself on a weeknight.

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Casalinga Food Co. brings fresh, wholesome home cooking to catered events, weekly meal lovers, and retail locations—and every ounce is made with reverence for culinary perfection

No tricks, just treats.

The "Into the Wild" prepared meals are going to fancy up your campfire.

The new Western haunts that should have your eye.

The soufflé revolution is here.

This gastropub-inspired Vancouver restaurant makes hard work look easy.

With Botanist's new weekend brunch, the upscale restaurant tries its hand at Sunday Funday.

Is there anything a carb can't cure?

Multi-course Korean fare and fluffy Japanese pancakes, oh my! 

The Valley continues to act as a magnet for those looking to ditch the rat race and get a lot closer to their ingredients. From north to south, here are the hot new tables.

Whether you're looking for morning fortification or a post-binge prescription, the city offers a gastronomic world tour of must-try brunch dishes.

Bonding on the beach with acclaimed chefs Eric Ripert, Dominique Crenn and Emma Bengstonn. 

Meet the 40 finalists in the running for our 2019 Foodies of the Year competition.

It took 60 years, but it was worth the wait.

Beer, sausage and pastries—what more could you want?

Calgary’s East Village gets another must-visit destination courtesy of some well-known locals.

Banff is becoming known as a food-lover’s destination—a perfect place to go work up an appetite in the great outdoors, and fuel up with some fantastic Canadian Rocky Mountain cuisine.

Donuts, burgers, oh my!

A ’70s speakeasy, a new locale for a famed Calgary chef and more.

Here's where to find izakaya-style plates in Calgary, seafood tapas in Vancouver and Asian-fusion fare in Victoria.

From millennial-pink distilleries to charming French-inspired bistros, the capital city is on fire these days.

The pastry whiz celebrates the release of her new cookbook, French Baking 101, by stuffing our executive editor full of croissants....and (more importantly) sharing a recipe or two.

A new-meets-very old restaurant concept lands in B.C.’s capital, adding to a series of recently opened, must-visit rooms.

A new breakfast spot for Calgary, pasta in Vancouver's West End and a wine bar in Sidney.

This vegan cheese store, run by past Foodie of the Year winner Karen McAthy, sells out regularly–so we wanted to get inside for a closer look.

A new craft brewery is coming to Kelowna this summer.

Vancouver's Chef Chris Whittaker knows his brome from his bristlegrass.

We weigh the pros and cons of four local meal-prep services.

With a work-hard-play-hard attitude, this laid back lounge might just be your new fave weekday spot.

Whimsical, globally inspired comfort food rules the menu at this new YYC eatery.

We asked, chefs answered.

Chefs from across the West will cook a five-course meal in support of women and mental health. 

Salted caramels, truffles, fruit-infused bars...you can’t possibly go wrong.

Veg-forward family-style menus, innovative Asian influence and authentic antojitos abound in this foodie-friendly YYC neighbourhood.

The West just got a whole lot tastier.

Modern Chinese food, whisky cocktails and art deco style come together at Two Penny.

And it's led by the same team that brought you Una Pizza and Frenchie Wine Bar.

For Brasserie Kensington, Café Linnea and Mount Engadine Lodge, it's out with the cucumber sandwiches and in with the house-made sweets and savouries.

Elevated pub food, casual Middle Eastern fare and more hot rooms now open in Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton.

Winnipeg's Jenna Rae Cakes bakery is finally offering Canada-wide shipping.

Discover the lengths our food-obsessed writers will go for one perfect bite.

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In the middle of the vast Canadian Prairies rests a 16,000-ton boulder. To call it an anomaly is an understatement. It stands as a timeless contrast to the surrounding landscape. It’s bold. It’s out of place. It’s somewhat of an impossibility. No wonder this peculiar landmark inspired the name Big Rock...

Resident foodie Julie Van Rosendaal shares her go-to spots in the prairies.

Noodlebox has revealed three new limited edition recipes—and one of them was created by WL contributor Julie Van Rosendaal.

Calcutta Cricket Club is serving up authentic Indian cuisine in a stunning new room on 17th Avenue.

[In partnership with Expedia] With innovative cocktails, world-class sommeliers and luxury dining, Vancouver’s Hotels boast a diverse array of dining experiences for both tourists and locals alike, presenting a unique challenge for those looking to plan the perfect night out.

Hayloft, Airdrie's hot new (locavore!) restaurant, offers a taste of rural Alberta.

The city's favourite brunch restaurant is officially open for evening business.

There’s no shortage of new eateries to choose from in Calgary these days, but the new Bridgette Bar inspires people to linger.

Elevated comfort food, plant-based butchery and take-out salads to whet your appetite.

Market by Jean-Georges is hosting a culinary event inspired by the humble sakura.

New rooms now open in the legendary Canadian town.

How to slice, dice, fry, preserve, peel and prep like the pros.

While Victoria's Foo Food empire expands across the Rockies, the Trump Hotel brings high-end Chinese restaurant Mott 32 to Vancouver.

Meanwhile, the menu by Chef Jamie Harling takes inspiration from the building's storied past.

Australian meat pies, hawaij-spiced fries, casual vegetarian fare and more from the hottest new restaurants in Western Canada.

Your favourite new lunch spot just opened in Vancouver's Financial District.

Calgary restaurant darlings revamp an old gas station (and streetcar) into the vegetarian-smoke-house-hybrid of their dreams.

The Michelin-star chef and former MasterChef judge on the art of the grill.

The Italian maestro shares her insider tips on cooking and careers.

A boutique edition of the upscale-casual dining chain, Earls 67, opens in Calgary.

Local chef and Top Chef Canada alum Nicole Gomes debuts Cluck 'n' Cleaver.

One of the best mixologists in Calgary teams up with a local chef to bring a new dining concept to life.

How to peel (almost) everything, by Reuben Major, executive chef, Belgard Kitchen.

Indulge your sweet tooth for a good cause at Faubourg Paris.

The storied Parisian tea-and-macaron shop is set to come to downtown Vancouver mid-2016.

Beaucoup Bakery, Beta5, Faubourg and more have come up with special Easter pastries and chocolates sure to please.

First Mark and Paula Lamming were the best bakers at the Whistler Farmers Market. Then they were the best bakers in the Village. Now, with their new location in Gastown, is it time to ask?.?.?. is their Purebread the best bakery in B.C.?

Park Distillery is sourcing from the Rocky Mountains in the best way and serving hearty plates for after-skiing appetites.

South of Fish Creek used to be a culinary dry spot...until Starbelly opened up.

Designer Craig Stanghetta's Osteria Savio Volpe brings a classic Italian osteria to the city's east side, with a very modern update.

Faubourg's leading pastry expert gives us insider insight into preparing and presenting Yuletide logs as well as great gift ideas and family traditions family.

And Vancouver's Ancora is on the cutting edge of the trend.

... with an Indian twist, of course.

At least in the form of Cactus Club opening up a huge new spot smack in the middle of downtown Toronto.

We sit down for a candid chat with the legendary Canadian Chef

Up Jus brings unique flavours and extra benefits to Vancouver's cold-pressed juice scene.

Our prediction? Good luck getting a seat at Angus An's tiny and amazing Fat Mao.

Where you'll find Western Living staffers on a hot day.

A culinary dream team—including David Gunawan and Wendy McGinnis—opens up Royal Dinette in downtown Vancouver.

Glowbal Restaurant Group opens up a grab-and-go eatery-pâtisserie in downtown Vancouver.

Urban Digs Farm turns a high-volume, low-end meat processing plant into an artisanal butcher shop.

Locally inspired dishes pair with Sandhill Winery and Howe Sound Brewing Co. in two special winemaker/brewmaster dinner events.

Satisfy your inner bull rider with Ki Modern’s new Calgary Stampede menu.

Next Thursday, June 25, two highly acclaimed chefs unite for a one-night dining event in Vancouver.

Curtis Stone on his approach to home cooked meals, time spent with loved ones, and how to create everyday special moments in Good Food, Good Life.

The Century Plaza Hotel & Spa reveals its renovated and reimagined hotel restaurant, C|Prime Modern Italian Steak & Wine.

Bar C Food and Drink opens up their summer patio season with a festive garden party sponsored by Belvedere Vodka.

Duchess Bake Shop has launched a cookbook that lets the rest of the country in on Edmonton’s secret—that it’s home to one of Canada’s best pastry and bake shops.

Wolf in the Fog has some of the best restaurant views in Tofino, and the food is intriguing yet uncomplicated.

Karine Moulin, pastry chef for Hotel Arts, Calgary, and Top Chef Canada Season 4 contender.

Restaurateur, mixologist of Victoria’s highly anticipated Little Jumbo.