CALGARY — Calgary may be considered a meat-and-potatoes town, but one of the city’s top caterers is hoping to change that with the launch of Tiffin For You — a takeout concept that helped revive a flagging business on Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares.

GreatEvents Group and Office Gourmet Catering introduced the operation this week, giving businesses the chance to order traditional Indian Tiffin Boxes with a fun, contemporary twist. "We are very excited to bring this unique, traditional and environmentally friendly concept to the Calgary market," says Ulrich Kuenz, president of GreatEvents Group. "At the heart of our menu offering is the finest ingredients in an array of both classic and adventuresome dishes that showcase our creativity and commitment to the highest levels of quality."

CALGARY — Two Canadian restaurants have earned international distinction by placing on the San Pellegrino World’s 100 Best Restaurants list. Calgary’s Rouge Restaurant placed 60th on the prestigious list while Langdon Hall in Cambridge, Ont. ranked 77th. The announcement was made April 26 in London, England.  

After a challenging year, Paul Rogalski, chef and co-owner of Rouge, is hoping the distinction will earn the restaurant, which specializes in local cuisine, increased attention and translate into better sales, cbc.ca reports.

CALGARY — Word is that city alderman Druh Farrell is pushing for an urban Farmers’ Market to open just west of 14th Street in Calgary, amongst the car dealerships in the area.

Farrell told the Calgary Herald’s Paula Arab that she’s pitching an idea for a temporary location, asking planners to create a plan on an interim basis that could develop into part of the West Village’s permanent development. "Pick a spot. What could be more perfect than an actual urban farmers' market," she told Arab.

CALGARY — When it comes to serving customers the best steak possible, securing beautiful cuts of AAA Canadian beef from trusted suppliers is only half the battle — you still need to know how to season and cook it properly.

And just in case there are any foodservice operators out there who need help, the Calgary-based Beef Information Centre has created an educational DVD that demonstrates how to take an order for, prepare and serve the ultimate grilled steak.

Created in partnership with Cara Operations, and featuring Montana’s corporate chef and some of the chains front-of-house staff and managers, this DVD ensures you get the most out of your product.