July-August 2026

Welcome to the summer edition of The Tomato:: Rimrock Banff reopens, road warrior snacking, all the burgers.

Features

Who doesn’t love a burger
A Curtis Comeau photo essay of his favourite burgers

The river runs through us
Glass of the Sask: A celebration of the North Saskatchewan River | Mary Bailey

Rimrock Banff is ready for its close up
Spectacular | Mary Bailey

Travel snacks
For your next road trip |

Departments

Dish
Royal Queen Bee Afternoon Tea at the Mac, Don’ya’s award-winning Jorgia Lindquist, Graham Versailles explores new savoury at Bon Ton, Open Farm Days August 15-16

Feeding People
Wet your whistle down south | Daniela Zenari

Wine Maven
Summer refreshment from the Wachau Valley, Chile,  Loire Valley and Parkland County | Mary Bailey

Beer Guy
Cross Canada beer | Peter Bailey

The Smos at Home
Big isn’t always better | Leanne Smoliak

Kitchen Sink
What’s new and notable.

On the cover: Treena Popowich slinging burgers at Popowich Meat Company, Curtis Comeau Photography.