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Calgary Herald
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Calgary Herald
Going Mobile: Weekend art exhibit, Idle Worship, motoring to a parking lot near you
Article content In 2022, a convoy of eight mobile galleries made its way to all four quadrants of Calgary as part of a somewhat mysterious art project called Idle Worship. Article content Article content Over two days in late September, the motorcade arrived unannounced in various parking lots across the city. Organizers didn't inform the media about the event beforehand, opting to keep it quiet to avoid having to ask for official permission to exhibit at the various sites. The art, meanwhile, was placed in box cars, hatchbacks and minivans as the convoy sat outside various businesses such as the defunct Lilydale chicken processing plant in Inglewood, IKEA, the A&W on 14th Street S.W., Crescent Heights Lookout, North Hill and Sunridge malls and the parking lot behind Blank Page Studios in Kensington. Article content Article content The subject matter was specific, although the art was varied. It was organized by renowned Calgary artists Caitlind r.c. Brown and Wayne Garrett, who are known for large-scale immersive public art projects, with a focus on Calgary's car-centric nature and its role as the hub of Canada's oil and gas economy. Article content Article content Call it a collection of pop-up galleries, or guerrilla art or — using the proper curatorial term — an art intervention. Whatever the case, Idle Worship certainly had the power to raise some eyebrows, particularly in a city where many are unconditionally supportive of the oil and gas industry and thin-skinned when it is even gently satirized. Article content But Brown is happy to report that they faced no real hostility from passersby in 2022. It went so well, they are doing it again. 'I actually think that people are hungry for art in Calgary,' says Brown. 'As long as you don't call it public art, people are kind of receptive to it. Calgary is a pretty good city for art. It's just that you have to surprise people with it.' Article content Article content In 2022, Brown and Garrett built a 'shimmering, golden shrine' that flowed with used motor oil and placed it in the back of their 2001 Mazda MPV. Spectators were invited to kneel before it and pray. Other artists offered their interpretations of the theme. Article content On Saturday and Sunday, the artists will use their Dodge Caravan to display their newest project for the second Idle Worship. This time, their 'art car' will be among 11 that will travel throughout the city. The times and places the caravan will visit was scheduled to be posted on the couple's website on Friday. At the time of this interview, Brown said the plan was to visit the parking lots of libraries, big-box stores, a scrapyard and other locales.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The American Fast Food Chain That's More Beloved By Our Northern Neighbors In Canada
If you've ever gone on a road trip through Canada, you've probably passed by dozens of A&W locations –- and if you're lucky, popped in for a Teen Burger. Unlike in the United States, where the brand is just one of many fast-food burger chains, A&W is a big deal in Canada. Despite having only a fraction of the United States' population, Canada has more than twice as many A&W locations. Known for its ice-cold root beer, a lawsuit over aged vanilla in bottled soda, and an orange-sweater-clad bear mascot, Rooty, A&W is one of the most popular fast food chains in Canada, with approximately 1,050 nationwide, making it almost as ubiquitous as McDonald's, which has just over 1,400 stores across the country. Canucks love A&W, and for good reason –- the Canadian locations are all Canadian-owned and tastes delicious. Thanks to the 2025 trade war between the United States and Canada, A&W has become even more popular up north. Canadians have shared their love for A&W online and encouraged others to embrace the chain as an alternative to American fast food burger chains like McDonald's and Wendy's. After all, it's well documented on Reddit that A&W tastes better up North. Read more: Ranking Fast Food Burgers From Worst To Best, According To Reddit To understand why A&W in Canada is different from the United States, you need to know its history. The fast food chain can trace its beginnings to 1919, when Roy W. Allen started a roadside root beer stand in Lodi, California. In 1922, Allen teamed up with his root beer stand employee, Frank Wright, and A&W was born, becoming one of the first franchised fast food restaurant pioneers in the United States in 1926. The company continued to expand both domestically and internationally, arriving in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in 1956. However, in 1972, Unilever purchased all of the Canadian franchises, officially separating A&W Canada from its U.S. and other international locations. So, while you'll find ice-cold root beer and Rooty's smiling face at locations on both sides of the border, A&W Canada is essentially a completely different entity, with unique menu items that you won't find stateside, like poutine, Canada's unofficial national dish and the cult-favorite Mozza Burger, which is topped with bacon and real mozzarella cheese. In addition to burgers and chicken, A&W in Canada offers an extensive breakfast menu. The brand has also been vocal about using grass- or vegetarian-fed beef, pork, and chicken -- all of which are humanely raised on local family farms (or select, quality ranches), which may explain why their signature burgers allegedly taste better than the American versions. This is undoubtedly the case with the Teen Burger, an ultra-juicy bacon and cheese burger made with cheddar cheese and something called "teen sauce" (a mayo that's well seasoned with a punch of mustard), which has been called "pretty much the perfect fast food burger" (per Reddit). Strong words that may require a trip over the border. Want more food knowledge? Sign up to our free newsletter where we're helping thousands of foodies, like you, become culinary masters, one email at a time. Read the original article on Food Republic.
Daily Mail
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
A&W launches new limited-time burger across Canada
A&W is introducing a new limited-time offer you won't want to miss: meet the new Steakhouse Teen Burger. Crafted with a mouthwatering sweet and savory twist, this new recipe creates a bold experience for all Teen Burger lovers. This irresistible steakhouse-inspired burger also comes in its equally tasty sidekick, the Steakhouse Buddy Burger, for just $4.99. Introducing a Steakhouse Twist to the Teen Burger Enjoy the sweet and smoky notes of bacon jam, the rich creaminess of peppercorn aioli, and the fresh bite of arugula, all working in harmony with the Teen Burger's classic ingredients: real cheddar cheese, fresh tomatoes, and of course, A&W's juicy grass-fed beef raised without hormones or steroids. A Winning Teen! A&W explored over 50 recipes of the A&W classic, such as the Everything Bagel Teen Burger, Cacio e Pepe Teen Burger, and even a Chocolate Teen Burger. These ideas were shared with over 700 Canadian burger lovers where the recipes were ranked by craveability. The Steakhouse Teen Burger emerged as the top craveable recipe by burger lovers. The A&W Menu Development team worked on bringing this winning recipe to life by sourcing the quality ingredients that would embody steakhouse flavors. "Bacon jam offers sweet and smoky notes, so we kept that as our hero ingredient in this new Steakhouse Teen Burger recipe," says Karan Suri, Senior Director, Innovation at A&W. "It pairs beautifully with the savory depth of the new peppercorn aioli and the vibrant, peppery crunch of the fresh arugula that we added. These ingredients are going to bring that true steakhouse taste to our guests." Burger lovers ranked this as their favorite new Teen Burger concept, and now you can try it for yourself! Get the new Steakhouse Teen Burger, available for a limited time at A&W Restaurants or through the A&W mobile app. And try the new Steakhouse Buddy Burger for just $4.99. Not available in Quebec.
Cision Canada
12-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Introducing the Steakhouse Teen Burger™, a sweet and smoky twist on A&W's iconic Teen Burger
For a limited time, the Canadian Classic is all dressed up for barbecue season. VANCOUVER, BC, May 12, 2025 /CNW/ - A&W is introducing a new limited-time offer you won't want to miss: meet the new Steakhouse Teen Burger. Crafted with a mouthwatering sweet and savoury twist, this new recipe creates a bold experience for all Teen Burger lovers. This irresistible steakhouse-inspired burger also comes in its equally tasty sidekick, the Steakhouse Buddy Burger™, for just $4.99. Introducing a Steakhouse Twist to the Teen Burger Enjoy the sweet and smoky notes of bacon jam, the rich creaminess of peppercorn aioli, and the fresh bite of arugula, all working in harmony with the Teen Burger's classic ingredients: real cheddar cheese, fresh tomatoes, and of course, A&W's juicy grass-fed beef raised without hormones or steroids. A Winning Teen! A&W explored over 50 recipes of the A&W classic, such as the Everything Bagel Teen Burger, Cacio e Pepe Teen Burger, and even a Chocolate Teen Burger. These ideas were shared with over 700 Canadian burger lovers where the recipes were ranked by craveability. The Steakhouse Teen Burger emerged as the top craveable recipe by burger lovers. The A&W Menu Development team worked on bringing this winning recipe to life by sourcing the quality ingredients that would embody steakhouse flavours. "Bacon jam offers sweet and smoky notes, so we kept that as our hero ingredient in this new Steakhouse Teen Burger recipe," says Karan Suri, Senior Director, Innovation at A&W. "It pairs beautifully with the savoury depth of the new peppercorn aioli and the vibrant, peppery crunch of the fresh arugula that we added. These ingredients are going to bring that true steakhouse taste to our guests." Burger lovers ranked this as their favourite new Teen Burger concept, and now you can try it for yourself! Get the new Steakhouse Teen Burger*, available for a limited time at A&W Restaurants or through the A&W mobile app. And try the new Steakhouse Buddy Burger* for just $4.99. *Not available in Quebec. About A&W Canada A&W is Canada's original burger chain with over 1,070+ restaurants that are proudly Canadian-owned and operated. Home of The Burger Family, we are known for delicious classics like the Teen Burger, hand-battered Onion Rings and A&W Root Beer. You can enjoy our craveworthy burgers, breakfasts and beverages at one of our restaurants across the country. For more information, please visit
SoraNews24
08-05-2025
- SoraNews24
Five Okinawan foods that have changed our reporter's view on local cuisine forever
Sometimes it's not that the food isn't delicious, it's just you don't have enough life experience to enjoy it yet. For many Japanese people, domestic travel revolves around food. If you mention a visit to Fukui, you're likely to be asked, 'Did you try snow crab?', instead of 'What did you see?' or 'Where did you go?'. However, for our Japanese-language reporter Saya Togashi, local cuisine often turned out to be a disappointment. When she was younger, she'd hear fantastic stories about how delicious they are, only to try them and be let down. This tragedy born from overblown expectations resulted in her internalizing the idea that 'there's nothing tasty about local cuisine.' ▼ Although, I know a few fans of Hokkaido's Genghis Khan (grilled mutton and onion) that would rise up in indignance at that statement. For example, twenty years ago Saya had the impression that Okinawan food was 'generally brown,' 'an acquired taste rather than something suitable for mass consumption,' and 'had fame but wasn't something [she] particularly liked.' Coming back to Okinawan food after a quarter of a century of life and experiences, she found herself feeling incredulous at how delicious she found the food to be. She's convinced that there must have been something wrong with her tongue when she was younger. With her newfound appreciation for Okinawan food, she has decided to rank her top five personal favorites. ● 5th Place: Hamburgers Being so heavily influenced by American culture, in part due to the military base located there, it shouldn't come as much of a surprise to discover that there are many restaurants and cafes that serve American food. There are many local hamburger chains, as well as independently run burger joints, but the one that really grabbed her fancy was A&W, known locally as 'endaa' . A&W also happens to be the first-ever fast food restaurant that opened in Japan, beating other American chains by several years. To Saya, the interior that was reminiscent of a traditional American diner had an ambiance that conjured up images of an American TV drama, however it was the food that truly left her blown away. The burger had a deep flavor that seemed to retain the taste of the original ingredients. Perhaps it was the addition of cream cheese that added depth, but the sauce had the complex taste of homemade food, rather than an over-processed, uniform flavor. It completely lacked the 'junk food' flavor that large chains seem to have. Their specialty root beer also gained a new fan, with Saya having now become addicted. Root beer isn't widely drunk in Japan, but the word 'beer' is very common, which can lead some Japanese people to have the misconception that it's an alcoholic drink. However, when she tasted it, the distinct herbal flavor knocked her socks off with its deliciousness. With the store also having free refills, she may have drunk a lot more than she initially intended to, so it's probably a good thing that it's not alcoholic. ● 4th Place: Steak Similarly, there are also a lot of steakhouses. Most tourists tend to gather around well known restaurants that offer performances, such as the chefs tossing pepper mills into the air. Saya gets kind of nervous around hidden gems only known by the locals, so she's quite happy to enjoy her meals in the more touristy restaurants. Even though it feels like the stores are trying to gather more customers by offering unique shows, they still serve incredibly good meat. She thinks there's a special thrill in having steak grilled right before your eyes, and they're so juicy and tender that it feels like the meat could just melt in your mouth. She reckons you could have steak every other day of your Okinawan holiday and even then you still wouldn't be tired of it. ● 3rd Place: Island cuisine Okinawa has a lot of specialities that are lauded as delicacies throughout the country: mimigaa (pig's ear), goya chanpuru (bitter melon stir-fry), irichii (food stir-fried then boiled in sauce), sea grapes, kamaboko (fish cake), and yushi tofu (tofu that hasn't been pressed or molded). However, for Saya's previous childish palate that once believed that 'roast beef, potatoes, and corn soup' make the ultimate meal, she couldn't appreciate the simmered, vinegared, and marinated dishes that make up most of the traditional cuisine. Tasting them once again as an adult, she felt like she had her world overturned. The subtle richness of the ingredients seeps through, and the cooking methods themselves feel like products born from nature. Using bitter melon as an example, when Saya tried to cook it herself, the result may as well have been called 'essence of bitter.' However, when prepared by a local chef along with some egg, it made for an exquisite dish. The bitterness instead became an accent, which transformed the food into something she could eat endlessly. ● 2nd Place: Sata Andagi Nowadays, it's pretty easy to find both Hokkaido and Okinawa specialties on the mainland. Quite often there are shops or exhibitions in shopping malls or department stores with an assortment of food available to purchase. Even sata andagi (deep-fried dough, similar to donuts) has become something that isn't too hard to find, being sold in some supermarkets and bakeries. However, eating them freshly made is another experience altogether. In fact, it's quite possible that when you first eat a fresh sata andagi made in Okinawa, you will come to treat all the ones on the mainland as imposters, heralding the Okinawan sata andagi as its one true form. The crispy outside has a sugar-glaze-like crunch, but the inside is beautifully fluffy. Finished off with the mellow sweetness of the brown sugar, sata andagi are without a doubt a glorious snack. Some shops can sell other flavors, like pumpkin or salty sesame, but the best ones are still the surprisingly plain-looking ones. ● 1st Place: Soki Soba Probably the poster-child of Okinawan cuisine—the one that everyone is likely to ask if you have tried it or not—is soki soba . Although saying this, there are still quite a few people who don't like it, and even Saya herself didn't enjoy it when she first tried it all those years ago. Eating them again now puts a completely different set of eyes on the food. Unlike the soba (buckwheat noodles) found elsewhere in the country, which could be said to be roughly similar to spaghetti in size, these thick, sturdy noodles are somewhere between udon (very thick noodles) and ramen noodles, and are quite chewy. The sweet and salty soup, infused with the taste of the pork, is rich and flavorful. That being said, it's also quite fatty, making it difficult to eat a lot at once. However, it packs a punch that lingers in your mind, leading you to crave it again the following day. ● Honorable mention: Blue Seal ice cream Blue Seal ice cream can be found with little difficulty on the mainland, being sold in some supermarkets and train station convenience stores. However, Saya had never experienced walking into a store and having them serve it up in a cone, despite the fact that there are stores that do exactly that in the three big cities of Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya, and their surrounding prefectures. If you want interesting Okinawan-flavored ice cream like Okinawan salt cookies or pineapple and coconut, it might be worth hitting up your nearest store. Everything that Saya ate on her recent trip was something she'd absolutely be willing to try again. Not once did she find herself saying, 'I tried it once, and that's enough.' There were even some surprises, like sea grapes, which she had thought would be kind of crunchy, but instead were juicy when they popped in your mouth, much like salmon roe. While Okinawa has many attractions, beautiful nature, a unique culture, and resort life, just the cuisine alone is reason enough for a visit. So start planning your trip now. Photos ©SoraNews24 ● Want to hear about SoraNews24's latest articles as soon as they're published? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! [ Read in Japanese ]
