12 must-try food dishes at Taste of Calgary this year (PHOTOS)
Taste of Calgary 2023 is here!
There are returning favourites, like the waffles on a stick from Waffle Pop, the Jamaican patties from Simply Irie, to the Sesame Donuts from Pure Modern Asian Kitchen.
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What’s incredibly exciting year after year is discovering new dishes to try out.
Here are 12 new dishes at this year’s Taste of Calgary you have to try.
Brazilian BBQ Beef
Minas Brazilian Steakhouse
Barbecued right in front of your eyes on a spinning spit, these succulent meats are perfect for sharing at the Taste of Calgary.
Deep Fried Soft Shell Crab
Big Fish & Open Range
It’s a perfectly seasoned, fried soft shell crab served on a stick. It’s delicious and entirely Instagram-worthy.
All Meat Combo
Laokuza Grill
This combo trio comes with wings, ribs, and sausage and it goes so well with the sticky rice on the side.
Shrimp, Papaya, and Mango Salad
Pure Street Food
Especially on a hot day, sometimes you want something hearty and refreshing and this might be the best non-drink option at the festival.
Mac & Cheese
Flower & Wolf
Macaroni and cheese is a staple at a food festival, and this one is made with pickled jalapeƱos and a duo of cheeses: pimento and cheddar.
Empanadas
Good Fillin’
This spot has five different empanadas: beef, taco, chicken, vegetable, and spicy pork. All are winners.
Pork Sisig Taco
Gershom’s Pinoy Kakanin ATBP
These soft tacos come topped with seasoned grilled pork, onions, and a hint of citrus.
Cheese Coin Waffle
Mama Dessert
So gooey and so good. This is one of the best desserts we tried at the incredibly popular vendor.
Sweet n’ Easy Chick’n Shawarma
Sprout
This is an amazing vegetarian item that also has pickled veggies, sweet sauce, and comes packed inside a grilled pita.
Maritime Lobster Roll
Blowers and Grafton
Blowers & Grafton is a Canadian East Coast-inspired street food and bar eatery.
This year, the team will be showcasing the best of a maritime staple: the decadent lobster roll.
Poutine
Fusion Food Indian Chinese Corner
This isn’t just any poutine… this fusion dish comes (chicken or Manchurian) with homemade gravy, cheese curds, and waffle fries.
The Creamy One
Chunk’d
Known for its hefty cookies loaded with M&Ms, chocolate chips, candy-coated pieces, and peanut butter cups, the team will be serving up one of the most popular cookies in the lineup: The Creamy One.
It’s a creamy, stuffed, cookies n’ cream monster.