Nikki Tate - Menu Hunter, TASTE MAG
Welcome to your hub for all things food and drink in Banff!
My name is Nikki and you’ll be hearing lots from me as I explore the best of food and drink in the Bow Valley. My passion for this place goes back a long way - I still remember the first time I sank my teeth into a chocolate-filled Long John pastry at Pop’s Bakery way back in 1969. That delectable treat was reserved for the walk home from Banff Elementary School that left me licking my lips (and fingers) as I savoured every last chocolatey morsel… The bakery and the old school are gone, but I’m back in the Bow Valley and as hungry as ever for great taste experiences.
Let’s get this feast started!
I’m so excited to be working with industry veteran (and TASTE MAG founder) Patricia Jones to dive deep into all that Banff’s restaurant scene has to offer. After all, food shapes us, transports us, nurtures and fuels us. Sharing a great meal with friends and family after a day in the mountains cements the experience in memory. The best conversations happen over a glass of wine and a charcuterie board (or a mug of beer and a good pizza).
Patricia Jones - Menu Hunter, TASTE MAG Founder
Let’s Talk About Food
TASTE BANFF is the place to continue those conversations. Looking for recommendations? You’re in the right spot. Want to check the most current menu updates? No need to go searching in six different places only to find the menus are out of date or have no prices… We regularly update the menus for all of Banff’s restaurants so you can plan ahead and make sure there’s a gluten-free option available or something suitable for your picky-eater 8 year-old nephew. (If you know of a new place that for some reason we have yet to discover, give us a shout and we’ll make sure their menu is added).
We have our foodie fingers on the pulse - TASTE BANFF is where to come to learn about seasonal specials, fun festivals, and get inspired with ideas for fine activity pairings - a soak in the hot springs followed by a good single malt Scotch at the Ramsay Bar or a feisty bowling match after you’ve been wowed by Ramen Arashi’s tonkatsu ramen. Have a suggestion of a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon (say, after brunch at the Vistas Dining Room buffet)? Let us know. The inside scoop on where to find the best chocolate fondue in town? We are all ears.
Something for Everyone
While I may love lamb with rosemary and mint sauce, your tastes may run toward spicy vegetarian curry - which is why we want to hear from you. Become one of our Menu Hunters and earn points toward fabulous foodie prizes! Join our Banff Dining Club to meet new friends and enjoy special chef’s tasting evenings and other group dining events. Vote for your favourite coffee place (or wine bar or best soup in town) in our Pinnacle Awards Program.
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Whether you’re a local looking for the perfect place to take your sweetheart for a romantic dinner, a visitor in search of a convenient place to take the whole family for a meal, or a liftie in a party mood and looking for AGWA Bombs - we’ve got you covered. Check back each week for a new newsy blog post and, of course, follow us everywhere on social media.
Sharesies
When you’re out and about sampling what Banff has to offer, make sure you tag us @TasteBanff on Instagram (and, yes, it’s as easy as that to earn Menu Hunter points!!), follow us on Facebook (@TasteBanff) and make sure to join the Dining Club (also on Facebook).
We can’t wait to get to know you better!
