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$50+, Alberta, Calgary, Canadian, desserts, Events, Fine Dining, Food Event, International, Seafood, WineApril 14, 2014

Calgary, Alberta – Visa Infinite Oceanwise “Surf and Turf” Dinner at Catch Restaurant w/All Star Chefs

By Mijune

A recap of the Visa Infinite Oceanwise Surf n’ Turf Exclusive Dinner at Catch Restaurant in Calgary, Alberta with All Star Chefs: Duncan Ly, Kyle Groves, Michael Allemeier, Justin Leboe, Daren MacLean, Hayato Okamitsu, and Andrew Winfield.

Alberta, Announcements, BC, Calgary, Canada, Canadian, Competitions, Events, Food Event, Kelowna, Montreal, Okanagan, Ontario, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Rim, Quebec, Toronto, Vancouver, West coast, WineFebruary 10, 2014

Canadian Culinary Championships – Gold Medal Plates 2014 Winners!

By Mijune

Saturday, February 8 was the 2014 Canadian Culinary Championships Gold Medal Plates grand finale at The Delta Grand Okanagan in Kelowna, BC. Congratulations to the winners and all the competing chefs who busted their bums off for the 2 day competition.

$10 or less, $10-20, $20-30, $30-50, $50+, Alberta, American, Announcements, Asian, authentic, bakery, BC, Best Foodie Moments, Best Of..., Breakfast, Brunch, Cakes/Cupcakes, Calgary, California, Canada, Canadian, Chinese, Cocktails, desserts, Dim sum, Eclectic, Euro-Asian, Fine Dining, Food 6, Food Event, French, Fusion, Hole in the Wall, Hong Kong, International, Italian, Japan, Japanese, Kyoto, Latin, Lummi Island, Mediterranean, Mexican, Mexico, Mexico City, Modern American, Muskoka, Oaxaca, Ontario, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Rim, Pastries/Cookies, Ramen, San Francisco/Bay Area, Sandwiches, sashimi, Seafood, Seattle, Soups, sushi, Tacos, Tacos, Tapas, Tofino, Tokyo, Top 10, Toronto, Vegetarian, Vietnamese, Washington, West coast, Whistler, Wine, Yukon TerritoriesJanuary 6, 2014

Top 50 Most Memorable/BEST Dishes Internationally/Globally

By Mijune

This year Follow Me Foodie included Follow Me Foodie to Toronto, Lummi Island (twice), San Francisco (twice), Tofino, Seattle, Whistler, Calgary, Yukon Territories, Hong Kong (Round 3), Japan (Tokyo and Kyoto), and Mexico (Mexico City and Oaxaca).

$10-20, authentic, Calgary, Food 4, Food 4.5, VietnameseOctober 18, 2013

Calgary, AB – Basil Ultimate Pho and Fine Vietnamese Cuisine (“Best Satay Pho”)

By Mijune

It was off the beaten path just outside of downtown in a mall complex and it is not a restaurant people visit out of convenience. People come here for the pho and specifically their signature sate pho. They come here to satisfy a craving which apparently other Vietnamese restaurants can’t compete with.

$50+, Calgary, Canadian, Cocktails, desserts, European, Fine Dining, Food 4, French, Ice Cream/Gelato/Yogurt, International, Italian, Mediterranean, Modern American, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Rim, Salad, Soups, West coast, WineOctober 10, 2013

Calgary, AB – Teatro Restaurant (Fine dining) – Part 4/4

By Mijune

As a well established restaurant it sits comfortably without feeling dated. The a la carte menu sounds ordinary and it may not offer items you could not necessarily find somewhere else, but the food was elegant, polished and reliable. It was approachable and safer than expected, but it tasted excellent which is most important and I could confidently recommend some dishes.

$50+, Calgary, Canadian, Cocktails, desserts, European, Fine Dining, Food 4.5, French, Ice Cream/Gelato/Yogurt, International, Italian, Mediterranean, Modern American, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Rim, Salad, Soups, West coast, WineOctober 9, 2013

Calgary, AB – Teatro Restaurant (Fine dining) – Part 3/4

By Mijune

The restaurant has Italian and Mediterranean roots, but I didn’t identify it as an Italian restaurant. There were some Italian dishes, but also lots of French and Pacific Northwest ones. It had a traditional French backbone with buttery rich sauces and refined techniques, but there was also some Canadian and Asian inspiration and modern execution.

$50+, Calgary, Canadian, Cocktails, desserts, European, Fine Dining, Food 4.5, French, Ice Cream/Gelato/Yogurt, International, Italian, Mediterranean, Modern American, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Rim, Salad, Soups, West coast, WineOctober 8, 2013

Calgary, AB – Teatro Restaurant (Fine Dining) – Part 2/4

By Mijune

The menu had all the things that “needed to be there” – the Caesar, the beef tartare, the family recipes, and dishes that have been there since it likely opened, but they were updated. They were re-interpreted by Chef MacNeil and presented with modern style. The menu items do not seem to change often, but the components and details change with the season.

$50+, Calgary, Canadian, Cocktails, desserts, European, Fine Dining, Food 4.5, French, Ice Cream/Gelato/Yogurt, International, Italian, Mediterranean, Modern American, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Rim, Salad, Soups, West coast, WineOctober 7, 2013

Calgary, AB – Teatro Restaurant (Fine dining) – Part 1/4

By Mijune

Teatro is celebrating its 20th year and while some call it “old news”, I wouldn’t. It is a classic for fine dining in Calgary and it is associated with corporate accounts and special occasions, but it is relevant to today’s culinary scene. There were some Italian dishes, but also lots of French and Pacific Northwest ones.