{"id":13,"date":"2026-10-27T16:39:08","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T16:39:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wppreview.sitoandco.com\/fenceandpost\/?page_id=13"},"modified":"2026-10-27T16:39:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T16:39:08","slug":"our-story","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wppreview.sitoandco.com\/fenceandpost\/our-story\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Story"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\"The
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Our story<\/p>

A worldly kitchen.
\nA local heart.<\/h1>

Rooted in Alberta. Inspired by the people around our table.<\/p>Meet our people<\/a><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Our story \u00b7 Our philosophy<\/p>

Rooted here.
\nInspired by the season.<\/h2><\/div>\n

From the kitchen<\/p>

Let the ingredients speak.<\/h3>

Opened in 2017, Fence & Post is a Canadian restaurant shaped by respect for ingredients, community, and land. We cook with the seasons, celebrating Alberta and Canada\u2019s produce while preserving each ingredient\u2019s character. Simplicity and refinement bring a fresh perspective to familiar flavours. Sustainability informs our care for the people behind our food, the environment, and our shared planet.<\/p><\/article>

In your glass<\/p>

A good pairing, naturally.<\/h3>

Small producers. Thoughtful choices. Something delicious to discover. Our evolving wine and beer selection is chosen to complement the food, with a team ready to help you find your next favourite.<\/p>Explore the drinks<\/a><\/article><\/div>\n

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Good food begins with good people<\/p>

Poplar Bluff \u00b7 Mans Organics \u00b7 Vital Green Farms \u00b7 Fairwinds Farm<\/p>

A few of the growers and producers celebrated by our kitchen.<\/p><\/div>\"\"<\/div>\n <\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The people behind the table<\/p>

Meet the team.<\/h2><\/div>

Chef-owner Chris Hartman, restaurant manager Tailleur Oulton, and sous chef Max Hoogveld lead a team devoted to thoughtful, memorable dining. Our setting balances ease with elegance. Whether preparing a dish or pouring wine, we focus on quality, keep things simple, and bring a deep affection for our community to the table.<\/p><\/div>

\"Chris

Chef<\/p>

Chris Hartman<\/h3>

Chris began working in kitchens at 14, then studied cooking and baking at Ottawa\u2019s Cordon Bleu. An opportunity in France led to seven years in hotels and Michelin-starred restaurants around the world.<\/p>

Back in Calgary, he became chef at the Bears Den, where working with local growers sparked a lasting passion. He continued that work at Farm restaurant. Fence & Post brings together his travels, two decades of kitchen experience, and a love of Alberta\u2019s ingredients.<\/p><\/div><\/article>

\"Brandie

Wine Director<\/p>

Brandie Ferrell<\/h3>

Brandie\u2019s hospitality experience spans more than 20 years. Work across Canada and travels abroad have fed her curiosity about wine, taking her to new places to learn and taste.<\/p>

That spirit of discovery shapes her approach to the list: keeping it fresh, seeking out distinctive wines, and celebrating smaller producers.<\/p><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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