Sarah Deveau

If the only hot chocolate you know is the grainy mix from a store-bought tin or the muck shot from arena vending machines, it’s time to venture into the cafés and chocolate shops of Calgary and treat your taste buds to a much more satisfying version of this decadent winter treat. Even if you do pride yourself on making a quality hot cocoa at home, you’re going to love the variety these hot beverage connoisseurs offer.

Calgary might be 1,000 kilometres from the ocean, but you’d never guess it from the freshness of the sushi available here. The following is a list of Calgary restaurants that will deliver fresh, delicious sushi to your door.

There’s just something about fireside dining that makes a meal special. They probably won’t let you roast any chestnuts in the fireplaces of these cozy Calgary restaurants and bars, but you can at least keep the winter chills at bay while enjoying an extra-comforting meal.

Chai, the Hindi word for tea, evokes images of steaming cups of tea, steeped in tradition. There are many ways to make a lovely chai, from mixing loose tea and water, to the traditional Indian method that perfectly balances Indian black tea, cinnamon and cloves brewed in hot milk. So, order a mug of this comforting drink and stay a while at any of our favourite places to order chai in Calgary.

Over the last few years, some seriously awesome pizza places have popped up in Calgary. While many of the trendiest offer eat-in and takeout options but not delivery, these mighty-fine pizza places are happy to transport the ’za directly to your door.