4 tasty food & drink pairings you need in your life this summer

We’re not lying when we say Calgarians take any chance we have to turn on the grill and crack open a cold one. We’ve teamed up with our friends at truLOCAL to bring you the best food & drink pairings of the summer. Use CURIOCITYCALGARY10 to get 10% off your next order! Spare your guests the dad dance moves and impress them by making their taste buds dance instead.

If you’re not in the know about truLOCAL, well…you should be. They are an easy to use, high-quality, sustainable meat delivery system, making your summer BBQ dreams come true. They work directly with local producers and suppliers, they ensure you are getting high-quality meat you can feel good about eating, every time. So, we’ve decided to pair their locally sourced meats with some locally produced bevies!

BBQ Pork Loin Roast with Tempo Fresa Strawberry Gin

TruLOCAL’s roast is pre-coated in a delicious BBQ chicken seasoning, meaning no prep work is needed. But don’t worry, you can take all the credit! This juicy, sweet, melt-in-your-mouth cut can be pulled, smoked, or roasted and is sure to satisfy any pork lover’s cravings. Our pairing suggestion is a cocktail of Tempo’s newest Strawberry Gin and tonic. The mild sweetness from real strawberry flavors pairs perfectly with the BBQ chicken seasoning.

Grass Fed and Finished Striploin with Fallentimber’s Mr. Pink

We’re proud of our meat- our Alberta beef of course. TruLOCAL’s 100% grass-fed, grass finished striploin comes from TK Ranch where they were raised the old fashioned way. This results in a leaner (but still delicious!) steak that is free of antibiotics, GMOs, or added hormones. Pair this with Fallentimber’s Mr. Pink. This dry berry mead and a perfect medium rare striploin is a killer combo!

Wild Caught Petrale Sole with Nütrl Pineapple Vodka Soda

Sole has a mild and delicate flavor, meaning it’s a versatile fish. We suggest keeping it simple by baking it with garlic butter and a squeeze of fresh lemon. This light fish paired with Nütrl Pineapple Vodka Soda will have you thinking you’re in the clouds. In addition, Nütrl’s Vodka Soda is sugar-free, additive free, and totally refreshing. It’s the perfect change up from the usual sugary-sweet cooler or high calorie, super-filling beer.

Bone-in Skin-on Chicken Thighs and Strongbow Apple Cider

Chicken is a classic staple for any BBQ. Slab some good ol’ Sweet Baby Ray’s and let the quality of these mouthwatering thighs shine. Your guests will be asking for seconds! Choose skin on for extra flavor (and crispy chicken skin- we will fight you for this). Pair these with Strongbow’s Apple Cider to keep this meal cool and casual.

With these delicious food & drink pairings, you’re set for the summer barbeque season! Just don’t forget to send an invite our way, okay? We love a good backyard party, especially when there’s tasty eats and sips involved.