John Gilchrist
The Windsor Star
Calgary, AB, Canada
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Where to eat beyond Calgary's city limits this summer
With Stampede riding into the sunset this weekend, many of our out-of-town visitors will be heading into other parts of Wild Rose Country. (And many of us Calgarians will be joining them.) So where to grab a bite? Here are a few suggestions: Big Sky BBQ Opened last fall on Highway 2A north of Okotoks, […] → Read More
John Gilchrist: Where to take your guests to eat in Calgar this summer
So, the out-of-town friends and relatives are arriving for a taste of Stampede and Calgary in general. → Read More
Monogram puts its unique signature on coffee culture
It's getting to be old hat for the guys from Monogram Coffee. Another year, another National Barista Championship with partner Ben Put pulling down his third Canadian trophy in a row recently in Vancouver. → Read More
Gilchrist: Sugo re-imagines itself for the next 15 years
Fifteen years in the restaurant business is more than a lifetime; it's almost an eternity. For Sugo partners Angelo Contrada and Jesse Johnson-Trento, the past 15 years have seen huge changes in the local restaurant industry. → Read More
John Gilchrist: Italian family adds Azzurri Pizzeria to restaurant lineup
We were surrounded by Ricioppos (Ricioppi?), six of them to be exact. There was father Benny, mother Terry and their three kids — Diana, Alessandro and Faustino. → Read More
Gilchrist: ChefBar both eclectic and engaging
Shaun Desaulniers has taken over the restaurant space on the ground floor above Gerry Thomas Gallery and, in partnership with Thomas, has christened it ChefBar (602 — 11th Avenue S.W., 587-353-1299). → Read More
John Gilchrist: Refreshed Vendome is back for the Sunnyside crowd
The renovation was supposed to last two weeks. But what was planned to be a minor facelift for Vendome Cafe (940 — 2 Ave. N.W., 403-453-1140) turned into a major overhaul that lasted almost seven months. → Read More
John Gilchrist: Grab and go or dine at Canmore's fancy new food truck
There's an empty lot at 806 Main Street in Canmore that's been a green space for as long as I can remember. (And likely a lot longer.) It's been a shortcut spot and a place to exercise your dog, a short gap in the line of Main Street stores. It's privately owned but many assume it's public property. → Read More
John Gilchrist: Native Tongues takes taco traditions seriously
I'm pretty sure that Native Tongues Taqueria at 235 — 12 Ave. S.W. (403-263-9444) is the only restaurant in Calgary, and for many miles around, that practises nixtamalization. → Read More
John Gilchrist: Pie Cloud rolls out the sublime, sweet and savoury
Maureen DePatie had been eyeing the restaurant space at 314D — 10 Street N.W. for years as various tenants came and went. She thought the space neighbouring The Roasterie with its "314" address was destined to be a pie shop. (Pi being 3.141, the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. → Read More
John Gilchrist: Buttermilk serves up simple and tasty waffles
The cross-hatched tattoo on Sam Friley's forearm is testament to his commitment to his new venture — Buttermilk Fine Waffles (330 — 17 Ave. S.W., 403-287-9094). → Read More
John Gilchrist: Simply Irie fills the Caribbean food gap
Everything is simply irie — all right in an easygoing, pleasing way — on the corner of 17th Avenue and 14th Street S.W. these days. Order a plate of curry goat and fried plantains with a glass of ginger beer and the hypnotic lilt of reggae and irie sets in. → Read More
John Gilchrist: Beltliner dishes up classic diner fare
"I just like to serve the food I want to eat," says Brendan Bankowski, co-owner of the freshly minted Beltliner. "Pancakes, burgers, grilled cheese sandwiches — classic diner fare. → Read More
John Gilchrist: Monogram serves up world-class coffee
This is a busy weekend at the Altadore Shopping Centre. Coffee aficionados will be lined up at the tiny Monogram Coffee (4814 — 16 Street S.W., 403-473-3886) sipping their favourite brew while following the results of the World Barista Championships. → Read More
John Gilchrist: Suzette Bistro a new creperie to satisfy those sweet and savoury cravings
Even when he was executive chef at the high-toned Teatro a decade ago, Dominique Moussu wanted to open a little creperie. The native of La Guerche-de-Bretagne in Brittany, the homeland of crepes, t... → Read More
John Gilchrist: New Shiraz features Persian pizza and ice cream
Ever since Mehdi and Sarah Rashidian opened Shiraz, a Persian restaurant at 1120 Centre Street N., in 2010, they've had requests to open a second location in the south. "I have many customers from the southwest who told me my north location was too far," says Mehdi. → Read More
John Gilchrist: Meal too salty? Maybe hold your tongue
Ah, the joy of dining with others, sharing food, wine, commaraderie and conversation. It can be a joyous, memorable occasion. But it can also be a pain, depending on who your dinner mates are. Following are a couple of questions from Herald readers about dining with others that I'd like to share. → Read More
John Gilchrist: Watercress takes Vietnamese dining upscale
There's no shortage of Vietnamese restaurants around town. Good for a quick, reasonably priced bowl of pho or bun, they've become a popular lunch alternative to the fast-food chains. → Read More
John Gilchrist: Calgary has a small but flavourful Moroccan restaurant scene
It's a culinary mystery. As the city grows and the restaurant scene explodes with new eateries, we still have only three Moroccan restaurants around town. → Read More
John Gilchrist: French-inspired bakery-cafe proves an instant hit
The raven has landed. A year in the works, Corbeaux Bakehouse — Corbeaux being the French word for ravens — has finally fledged at 730 - 17 Ave. S.W. (403-474-9214). → Read More