Chorney-Booth: Charcut gets its groove back with a deliciously playful new location in University District

Fifteen years ago, Calgary’s restaurant scene looked a lot different than it does today. It was hardly a “scene” at all and more of a collection of restaurants. Concepts like pop-ups, visiting chef collaboration and secret hamburger joints were relatively unheard of, and while we did have some excellent places to eat, event-based dining was far from the norm. Then in 2010, co-chefs John Jackson and Connie DeSousa opened Charcut in the Le Germain Hotel and our foodie culture took a bold step into the future. Read More