When you move to a new town, you subconsciously search for old familiarity in the new surroundings. Cheese, bread, good whiskey—these are some of my old faithfuls. Thankfully, although I just recently moved to Canmore, I also have some good company. On a near weekly basis, we meet in Canmore, Lake Louise or Banff and... View Article
Fairmont Banff Springs executive chef jW Foster and Banff Hospitality Collective culinary director Michael Lehmkuhl have remarkable jobs. They are two of the top chefs in Banff. Between the two, they oversee the food and kitchens at 21 restaurants. Chef jW Foster All are welcome to dine at the Fairmont Banff Springs’ (aka Castle in... View Article
As a Banff local, I can attest that we are all proud of the mountain town in which we reside; however, our summer months are much different than our slow winter days. For eight months of the year, we’re tucked away from civilization. The streets are clear save for the falling snow, restaurants never... View Article
Living in Calgary and being so close to the mountains means I’m always looking for an excuse to drive west. A recent birthday made for the perfect excuse, so we decided to head to the Rockies. Only an hour’s drive away, we make Tooloulou’s in Banff our destination for a birthday brunch. As it’s a weekday, we... View Article
It’s November and I am embarking on my first European adventure: Ireland. I step out of the airport and into the brisk island air, barely containing my excitement. Admittedly, I knew little about the country save for beers and rolling green hills. As we drove through the luscious green landscape, our only predetermined plans were... View Article
