January 19-31, 2025
January 19-31, 2025
The first annual Calgary Mac & Cheese Festival is a two-week celebration of Canadians' love for this classic comfort food. 🧀 Participating restaurants compete to be named the creator of Calgary's best mac & cheese, delighting attendees who try their unique and mouthwatering takes on this beloved dish. 🥰
We have 15 mouthwatering mac & cheese dishes available for you to try at this line up of amazing restaurants! And we need you to get to taste testing because...
YOU ARE THE JUDGE! .👩⚖️
The winning dish is awarded by Calgarians! 🏆
(So don't forget to vote)
Now is your time to shine! ✨Find the contestant list below!
Notes: See individual descriptions for allergen information. Recommended drink pairings are an additional cost and are not included within the price.
GOURMET MAC & CHEESE
One of the most popular menu items at Krooked Provisions! House-made 4 cheese sauce finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice then dusted with a parmesan panko crumb. Add-ons available: jalapeno, bacon, sausage, sautéed onions, green onion!
💰 $15
🍺Recommended Pairing: Annex Amber Ale (not sold there, but across from their booth!)
PARISIENNE PUFF PASTRY PASTA
Bone Marrow infused French Onion Mac n' Cheese. Roasted bone marrow, caramelized onions, gruyere & parmesan cheese sauce, macaroni noodles topped with baked puff pastry.
💰 $24
🍷 Recommended Pairing: Field & Flight Pinot Gris by Quails' Gate
RED ROCK MAC
Cavatappi pasta in creamy house-made Alfredo, paired with a savory triple mushroom medley, red onions and mozzarella. Finished with truffle oil drizzle, shaved & grated Parmesan, and fresh parsley.
✔️GLUTEN FREE VERSION AVAILABLE
💰$17
🍺 Recommended Pairing: Czech lager Kozel
TOPS MAC'N'MEATZZA
Cavatappi pasta in a creamy, garlicky house-made cheese sauce, topped with crispy bits of salami, sausage, pepperoni and beef served in an edible bowl made from TOPS award-winning pizza crust. TOPS pizza sauce completes the dish for your dipping pleasure! Go Meatzza-less for a vegetarian option!
✔️GLUTEN FREE VERSION AVAILABLE - excludes edible bowl
💰 $17
🍺 Recommended Pairing: Electric Reaper IPA, New Level Brewing
GARLIC PARM DOUBLE MAC N' CHEESE
Macaroni covered in white cheddar cheese curds and a creamy aged cheddar sauce topped with Leopold's signature fried mac & cheese bites, garlic parm, mixed cheddar, and herb parm.
💰 $22
🍺 Recommended Pairing: Leo's Lager
BACON JALAPENO POPPER MAC & CHEESE
Indulge in a creamy and spicy twist on a classic comfort dish with this Bacon Jalapeño Popper Mac & Cheese. This mouthwatering creation features elbow macaroni in a rich, velvety cheese sauce, infused with our bacon jalapeno popper dip. Topped with candied Jalapenos and crushed jalapeno takis for a satisfying crunch!
💰$14
🍺 Recommended Pairing: Day Dream Lime Cerveza, Village Brewery
QUESO MAC & CHEESE
Rotini pasta smothered with our house made jalapeno cheese sauce. Topped with cheddar mozzarella, provolone, and parmesan cheese. Baked until golden brown and and topped with a crunchy pepperoncino. Served with garlic cheese toast.
💰 $21
🍺 Recommended Pairing: Big Hoodoo by Wild Rose
SPICY CRUNCH MAC N CHEESE
Indulge in our creamy, decadent mac and cheese, made with a blend of rich, melty cheeses and perfectly cooked elbow pasta. Topped with a golden, crispy breadcrumb crust and finished with a bold kick of spicy Cheetos for an extra crunch and heat, this dish is the ultimate comfort food with a fun twist.
💰 $10.95
🍒 Recommended Pairing: Cherry Coke
GNOCCHI BY THE SHORE
A playful nod to the surf and turf ingredients with an Italian twist, made with gnocchi, shrimp, scallop, beef short rib, fontina, mascarpone & herbed pangrattato. Optional add-ons: 18oz Alberta beef ribeye with uni butter (+$69) or a Stuffed Lobster tail (+$48)
💰 $39
🍷 Recommended Pairing: Domaine Servin Chablis, Bourgogne, France
or Black Stallion Cabernet Sauvignon, California
THE MAC DADDY SHOWSTOPPER
A flavour packed thrill ride! Rigatoni smothered in a molten lava of Velveeta, gooey gouda, sharp cheddar, and creamy Monterey Jack, topped with golden, buttery breadcrumbs for that irresistible crunch. Then, we go all-in with heaps of tender, smoky brisket dripping in tangy South Carolina BBQ sauce, spiced up with a fiery splash of sriracha. And because you deserve the royal treatment, it comes with fluffy, homemade buttermilk biscuits on the side and a sprinkle of fresh chives to seal the deal.
💰 $21.99
🍑 Recommended Pairing: Peach Tea Cocktail
TRUFFLE MAC & CHEDDAR
Gluten-free elbow macaroni meets a velvety vegan queso, melted vegan cheddar, crispy gluten-free panko breadcrumbs, and a drizzle of luxurious truffle oil.
✔️ GLUTEN FREE & PLANT-BASED
💰 $14
🍺 Recommended Pairing: Your choice
BRISKET MAC IN A CHEESE BOWL
Savour the ultimate indulgence with Smoked Brisket Mac & Cheese starring perfectly seasoned brisket from Regina Fine Meats, coated in a bold spice blend from the Spice Merchant and expertly smoked by Fit City Grill. The brisket is paired with imported italian pasta and a decadent cheese blend from Say Cheese Fromagerie, featuring 7 year aged XXX cheddar, Emmental, Gruyere, and fresh cheese curds. This is comfort in a fried cheese bowl.
💰 $22
🍰 Recommended Pairing: Carrot Cake!
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