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Dining Out
IN CALGARY, CANMORE & BANFF
JAPANESE
LIFESTYLEYYC.COM
ITALIAN
Simple Classic Cocktails p14
Spinning Around
in Circles p56
Canadian Wines
From Italy p24
Your Guide to Great Restaurants, Pubs & Clubs
Nightlife • Entertainment • Maps
D1
1147 Kensington Crescent NW
403.283.1166
C A LGA RY
Inviting, modern-chic and a ground Angus reserve beef,
luxe room of bold, sophisticated Italian spices, Parmesan and
beauty. Large light walls glow, a little Sriracha giving them
accentuated by a vibrant orange a spicy zing, topped with a
and sunshine, backdropping the charred tomato sauce and sided
beautiful dark wood fixtures with pretzel crostinis.
and contrasting white quartz-
clad pillars. Welcoming the The Coconut Prawns are heav-
over-30 urbanite to enjoy an enly: Asian influence with zest!
elixir of highest quality, this is a Large prawns are coated in a
great place for upscale casual in coconut tempura, deep fried
a sexy atmosphere, or an uber- to golden and served with
cool stopover for socializing scratch made Malibu aioli, with
with premium pours and tempt- a little rum and pineapple for
ing tapas. sweetness. On the light side we
suggest the Quinoa Salad With
The menu reflects a level of Lemon Chicken. Lemon and
comfort combined with inge- herb brined chicken is tossed
nuity while integrating fresh with delicate quinoa, house
flavours into every bite. In keep- made tomato basil bruschetta,
ing with Chef ’s focus on using cucumbers, dried cranberries,
quality ingredients and the best cashews and feta in an oregano
selections, they choose to use vinaigrette that nicely balances
hand selected, Angus AAA the dish.
Reserve Beef selected from the
upper two-thirds of Canada We would be remiss to leave the
Grade AAA and aged for a Metropolitan without trying
minimum of 28 days. one of their amazing steaks.
The 8 oz. AAA Angus Select
D2 Indulge in a few of their chic Filet Mignon cooks up so ten-
appetizers. Mamma’s Meatballs der and juicy, it’s remarkable.
are hand made with in-house Seasoned just right and flame
grilled to perfection with full
rich flavours. The dish is com-
Menu Sampler plemented by a cream demi-gla-
ce reduction, butter and chive
Asian Dumplings • mashed potatoes, and seasonal
Garlic chili sauce, nuoc vegetables.
shan vinaigrette
Roasted Chicken • Paired with the Ramsay
Lemon rosemary Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa
chicken, seasonal Valley, you can’t go wrong.
vegetables, mashed
potato, salsa verdé
Lobster Mac and Cheese
• butter poached
lobster, white truffle,
double smoked bacon,
mushrooms, Gouda
NY Striploin • 10 oz.
Angus AAA Reserve
striploin, butter and
cheive croquettes,
cream demi glace, Metropolitan Grill
seasonal vegetables 317 - 8th Ave SW
Nutella Mini Doughnuts 403.263.5432
• powdered sugar, www.themet.ca
Nutella, Skor bar,
toasted marshmallow Daily 11 am - Late
$$$-$$$$
4
C A LGA RY
R E S TA U R A N T & L O U N G E D3
An Invitation to Fine Dining
LUNCH DINNER
Tuesday–Friday Tuesday–Saturday
11:30 –2 p.m. 4:30 p.m. – close
403-265-9595 | www.thebelvedere.ca
107 8th Ave SW Calgary, AB, T2P 1B4
5
C A LGA RY
D4
Menu Sampler An exquisite culinary destination beckons the best products from sustainable local
you! Situated in the heart of the city over- ingredients to treasures found abroad. Chef
Amuse Bouche • Olive oil ice cream looking the banks of the Bow River and constantly works to capture the essence of
lollie with sweet port reduction Calgary’s landmark Peace Bridge, Q Haute his ingredients and combine them to dazzle
and pistachio praline inspires all the senses with its elegant your palate.
Appetizer • Beef cheek terrine, ambiance, superb contemporary French
inspired cuisine and exemplary service. Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
cumin, mushroom puree, crispy
they offer a specially chosen Chef ’s four-
kale, sweet pickled vegetables,
Very few restaurants are able to achieve the course experience, consisting of creativity
cauliflower caviar
level of grace exhibited nightly at Q Haute. from the Earth’s pleasures and the oceans
Pasta • Pan seared Parisian
Dedicated not simply to meeting your delights, these four to six plates are sure
gnocchi, soufflé potatoes with
curry salt, Pecorino cheese, expectations but to exceed them, the team to invigorate your soul. On Friday and
butternut squash sauce, fennel ensures your evening is perfectly balanced, Saturday enjoy the Chef ’s seven-course
soil polished and attentive. They are renowned journey with Natura. This culinary voyage
Main • Duck breast stuffed for making guests feel extraordinarily spe- is comprised of eight to twelve plates.
with truffle farcite, parsnip cial and welcome.
A truly memorable experience, this was an
mousseline, baby turnip fondant, Glide up the grand staircase and be unsurpassed evening of sophistication and
truffle jus impressed as you are escorted to your table delight.
Dessert • Various flavours and in one of the many distinct dining alcoves
textures of chocolate cake, available for intimate dining, celebrations,
toffee cream, chestnut and or a fun night out with friends. You’re
vanilla shots, cherry foam, milk Q Haute Cuisine
instantly comfortable, anticipating the eve-
chocolate and Baileys "hot ice 100 La Caille Place SW
nings delicacies.
cream" 403.262.5554
Mignardise • Chocolate bar- As a reflection of his passion, Chef/Owner www.qhautecuisine.com
crystallized almonds, whipped Paul Stoffels' ingenuity offers an oasis
malted nougat, salted caramel of gastronomic delights that will seduce Lunch M-F 11:30 am - 2 pm
every one of your taste buds. The quality Dinner M-Sa 5:30 pm - 10 pm
and diversity of the ingredients highlights Sunday Closed
$$$$
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C A LGA RY
MODERN KOREAN
D5
This chef-driven restaurant is open and avocado mousse, nori, and chili strings for a Menu Sampler
inviting with a high-energy vibe where liba- little heat. Squeeze on a little lime for some
tions of diverse and unforgettable flavours extra zing. Pork Belly Eggs Benny •
are paired with innovative delectable dishes. (Brunch) Pork belly, kimchi,
Lettuce Wraps; there is no polite way of con- kimchi hollandaise, hash
Drawing a large following, award-winning suming this dish so grab a lettuce wrap, add browns
chef and owner Roy Oh takes Korean your protein, then load up with Thai basil, Daikon Cake • (Brunch/Dim
cuisine to the next level. Anju translates to sushi rice, Montréal steak spice in sesame oil, Sum/Late Night) House made
“food you eat with alcohol,” and is further samjang (wrap-sauce) Serrano peppers and spam, egg crepe, green onion,
defined as casual fine dining meant to be garlic chips. Add one or a little of everything, sweet fish sauce (nuoc cham)
shared with friends. the best part of this dish is everyone helps NZ King Salmon Sashimi • Chili
themselves. oil, soy sauce, ponzu, garlic
The menu is ever-evolving and the dishes
panko, micro daikon
change regularly while still retaining the Probably one of the most well-known
KFC Sliders • Buttermilk fried
favourites, we are always in anticipation of and beloved Korean dishes is the Dolsot
chicken, gochujang glaze,
some of Chef 's new creations. Since alcohol Bibimbap (Hot Stone Rice Bowl) and it's not
house made potato chips
plays an intricate part of the experience, difficult to see why. Dolsot "stone pot" and
Red Wine Braised Beef Ribs
don't forget to try one of the icy quaffs cre- Bibimbap "mixed rice with meat and assort-
• Carrots, daikon, potato,
ated by staff competing for the top spot on ed vegetables" is served in a hot stone bowl
mixed mushrooms, rice,
Anju's cocktail list. with cubed beef, red pepper, zucchini, corn,
rapini kimchi
slaw, mixed mushrooms, micro greens, a 63°
The Crispy Tofu makes Tofu crave-able! poached egg, all resting on rice. The bowl
Medium tofu crusted in panko with black retains the heat and the longer you leave the
and white sesame seeds, house made kimchi rice the crispier it gets! Break the yolk and ANJU
and porkbelly, topped with citrus aioli, green let it meld then mix it up and enjoy the har- 344 17th Ave SW
onion and gochugara (Korean chili flakes). mony of flavors. 403-460-3341
www.anju.ca
The Spicy Salmon Tacos are delectable. A Gunbae! In Korea Gunbae is the word one
crispy fried wonton shell is loaded with exclaims passionately when making a toast. Brunch Sa-Su 11 am - 5 pm
salmon, sesame seeds and spicy gochuga- Here's to you! Bottom's up! Dinner M-Su 5 pm - 1 am
ra, topped with housemade coleslaw, aioli, $$-$$$
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C A LGA RY
JAPANESE
D6
ITALIAN
A unique fusion of authentic Italian and traditional Japanese
Mirakuru Italian Japanese
www.mirakuru.ca • 529 17th Avenue SW Calgary • 403.802.3988
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HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
W e would like to thank you for choosing
us as your personal tour guides to the
restaurants, pubs and clubs we offer you in this
Please send any comments or suggestions to
our e-mail, editor@collagemediagroup.com.
We have taken great care to try to offer accurate
• The red pages cover Calgary, as do the red maps
D, NE, NW, SE & SW; the blue pages & map
guide. There should be something here for any day and helpful information, and I trust you will agree. C cover Canmore, and the green pages & map
and night of the week, and for any occasion. We Check out the Menu Samplers provided by each B are for Banff.
have spent many hours researching, done a little location to help you decide what you’re in the • If you know which part of town you are look-
too much time eating, and gained a few too many mood for, but be aware all menus are subject to ing in turn to the appropriate map and find a
pounds determining places we feel are excellent change. Visit our website at www.lifestyleyyc.com. location by number, then look in the guide for
representations of great restaurants, pubs and My fellow reviewers are Fred Holliss, Stephanie the matching number; they start at 1 and go in
nightlife for you to enjoy in Calgary, Canmore and Pyne and Lewis Gelfand. A special thanks to Fred, numerical order, with a letter to identify the map.
Banff. We hope you enjoy using this guide as much our Production Manager and vegetarian reviewer. • If you see an ad that looks interesting note the
as we have in creating it and we look forward to Without him this guide would not be possible. number to find it on the map.
seeing you out there. Fred is an available-for-hire freelance writer, editor, • Establishments are identified with $, $$, $$$ &
To help you in your quest for a great time photographer and production designer (and of $$$$ to indicate the costs on their menus, rang-
we have Entertainment Listings. If you want to course he loves to eat and drink and is responsible ing from under $15, $15-25, $25-40 and over
go out on the town, you should now be able to for our vegetarian friendly selections). $40 average per entrée.
find a great venue to suit your fancy. Our Hotel Bon Appetit and have fun! • A note about the “Vegetarian Friendly” and
Directory section can also assist you in your trav- “Celiac Friendly” marks on some pages. While
els, so we hope you will take us with you and use Joel Gelfand, President any fine restaurant, and in fact any restau-
our guide every step of the way. Collage Media Group Inc. rant in this guide, can prepare a meal to your
If you feel this guide has helped you, please let 1415 - 4th Street SW requirements, we are taking this opportunity
the establishments know. That helps them know Calgary, AB, Canada T2R 0Y2 to acknowledge those restaurants that make an
we are working hard for them. If you don’t, please 403-680-2087 effort to identify diet-specific offerings in their
let us know so we can better serve you in the future. menus.
INDEX
Page Map # Page Map #
CALGARY MAPS 31-33 CANMORE MAP 34
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Anju 7 D5 Canmore Hotel 40 C46
Balô Vietnamese Restaurant 22 D26 Drake Pub Inn 40 C48
The Belvedere 5 D3 Gaucho Brazilian Barbecue 37 C42
Black Swan Ale House Ltd. 26 S30 Hogshead 38 C43
Browns Social House 11 D8, SW9 Patrinos Steak House & Pub 39 C44
Bocce 18 D19 Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room 40 C47
The Bull & Finch Pub Restaurant 27 SE33 Tavern 1883 36 C41
Famoso Neapolitan Pizza 13 D12, SW13, Thai It Up 39 C45
SE14, NW15 The Wood Restaurant & Lounge 40 C49
Gaucho Brazilian Barbecue 13 S11
Hotel Blackfoot 12 SE10
BANFF MAP 41
Laurier Lounge 18 D20
Balkan The Greek Restaurant 46 B58
Loco’s Grill & Lounge 28 D34
Banff Ave. Brewing Co. 45 B56
Los Chilitos Taco & Tequila House 21 D25
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The Beaver Bar 51 B67
Manies Greek Cuisine 27 D32
Boston Pizza 48 B61
Minas Brazilian BBQ 19 D21
Brunos Bar & Grill 48 B62
Metropolitan Grill 4 D2
Bumpers Beef House 44 B53
Mirakuru Italian Japanese 8 D6
Chili’s 50 B65
Next Door Wine Bar 22 S27
The Keg Steakhouse & Bar 43 B51, B52
Palomino Smokehouse 30 D40
Masala 46 B57
Pulcinella 2 D1
The Meatball Pizza and Pasta 45 B55
Q-Haute Cuisine 6 D4
Melissa’s Restaurant 46 B59
Ranchman’s Cookhouse & Dancehall 29 S39
The Rose & Crown Pub & Restaurant 51 B66
Red’s Diner 23 D28
Saltlik 42 B50
Red’s in Ramsay 23 SE29
Tooloulou’s 45 B54
Regal Beagle Pub 28 NW35,
Tommy’s Neighbourhood Pub 48 B63
SW36, SE38
Tony Roma’s Ribs • Seafood • Steak 47 B60
Cover Photo by Ilya Kuznetsov
Sabroso 20 D24
Wild Bill’s Legendary Saloon 49 B64
Sky 360 Restaurant & Lounge 10 D7
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Stromboli Inn 27 NE31
ARTICLES
Tony Roma’s Ribs • Seafood • Steaks 17 SE16, NW17
Classic Cocktails 14-16
NE18
From Construction to Cuvees 24-25
Toscana Italian Grill 22 S27
Sky 360: Like Clockwork 56-57
Unicorn Superpub 20 D22
Wurst 20 D23
OTHER
Giusti Wine 3
FEATURES
Lewis Gelfand Realtor 41
Spotlight 59
Lifetime Cookware 64
Entertainment Listings 60-63
Red Earth Spa 41
Hotel Directory 52-55
Stoney Nakoda Lodge 35
Recipes 58
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C A LGA RY
D7
This fabulous revolving restaurant, 191 meters Still in the seafood category the high quality, Menu Sampler
(626 ft.) above the downtown core and at the fresh Albacore Tuna is delicious. Seared and
top of the Calgary Tower, is the perfect place served rare, then finished with a tarragon Foie Gras & Goat Cheese
for any occasion or to just marvel at the beauty buerre blanc, offering a soft delicate texture. Mousse • Crostinis, cherry
of the surrounding city: with the grand views Sided with a black bean and Alberta barley balsamic glaze, candied
of the Rocky Mountains in the distance, day cake and roasted butternut squash, this is a pecans, maple syrup
or night the view is spectacular. Your ride up nice light option ample enough to satisfy. Wild Mushroom Bruschetta •
is included and for the person on the go they Sautéed wild mushrooms,
offer an express lunch where you’re in and out The Lamb Duo is a real standout. The shank
cream, in house baked
in 45 minutes! is marinated for 24 hours then slowly braised
brioche, shaved gruyère
for six hours at low temperature making it
cheese
The menu has a sophisticated culinary focus mouth-wateringly tender, braised lamb shoul-
P.E.I. Mussels • Smoked
yet is still approachable. The chef is always sur- der ragu is tossed with rosemary gnocchi and
tomato broth, andouille
prising us as new dishes arrive with the chang- the dish is sided with fried kale.
sausage, fresh focaccia
ing seasons, the Butter Poached Prawns are an
Much of the menu at Sky 360 is gluten free Carpaccio • Seared AAA
excellent starter. Three large Ocean Wise selva
or can be prepared so by request. Everything Alberta striploin, tempura
prawns are delicately poached in salted butter
is made in-house and it is evident they have green onion, arugula, parm
and served over a pickled daikon, carrot and
created a wonderful balance of innovative oil, shaved parmesan,
snap pea salad with pea and buttermilk emul-
dishes with remarkable quality. They nobly buttermilk emulsion
sion and house made curry yogurt.
support various important causes such as the Rabbit Orecchiette • Confit
Ocean Wise Conservation Program and the rabbit, butternut squash
Sky 360 Celiac Mealshare program where when ordering cer- purée, roasted sweet
101 - 9th Ave SW tain dishes they provide one meal to someone potato, kale, red onion,
Friendly sage
403.532.7966 in need.
www.sky360.ca
Lunch M-Sa 11 am - 2 pm
Su Brunch 10 am - 2 pm
Dinner Su-Th 5-9 pm, F-Sa 5-10 pm
$$$$
10C A LGA RY
BROWNS IS
THE NEW BLACK
BROWNS
Now you have two great locations to choose from.
Britannia | 5139 Elbow Dr. SW, Calgary | 587.349.4040
Mount Royal Village | 140-880 16th Ave SW, Calgary | 403.455.8158
brownssocialhouse.com
BROWNS SOCIALHOUSE
restaurant . bar . socialize
D8
This is an upscale-casual family-friendly "Social Another popular starter is the Ginger Beef. Tender Menu Sampler
House" dedicated to the art of presenting strips of beef in a light batter are fried to crisp
exceptional cuisine in a stylish, comfortable then bathed in ginger sauce and topped with fresh Street Tacos • Choose
setting. They refer to themselves as a "Hybrid green onions over coconut rice. This dish has a lit- from chipotle chicken,
Neighbourhood Pub" where the emphasis is on tle heat, not overpowering, perfect for sharing. spiced prawn or lime
fresh and made from scratch right down to their pepper grilled halibut SW9
own spices and sauces and feature both a seasonal On the lighter side try the Social Bowls. We chose Two Handed Burgers
and "core menu" that is value oriented without blackened chicken, a tender, juicy chicken breast (Hickory) • House-
compromise. Each location boasts originality to coated with house made blackened spices, topped made and hand-
fit into the local marketplace while keeping their with a rich, spicy salsa, sided with almond rice pressed, smoked
concept. and a cowgirl salad of cherry tomato, edamame, bacon, bbq sauce,
walnuts, dates, marinated ginger and feta cheese cheddar cheese,
On the starter menu the Dynamite Roll is a big with a miso apple vinaigrette. This is a standout lettuce, tomato, served
seller. Large juicy shrimp are hand rolled in filo dish! with HCDC fries
pastry, wonton and ginger wrapped around sushi Fettuccine Carbonara •
grade rice, resting on a balsamic ginger reduc- Don't miss the hand stretched pizzas, we loved
Alfredo sauce, smoked
tion, topped with Sambol mayo and sided with a the 3 Meat Cowboy, boasting very unique flavors.
bacon, sweet peas,
spicy lemongrass dipping sauce. The addition of A tasty combo of charred pepperoni, mushrooms,
blackened chicken
wonton gives the roll a nice crunch. bacon, sausage, mozzarella and roasted corn.
Blackened Chicken
Browns Social House Save room for the deserts because the Chef 's Wonton Soup • Pork &
140-880 16th Ave SW homemade warm Brownies are impressive. Large shrimp wontons, bean
403.455.8158 enough to share, they're topped with vanilla ice sprouts, scallions,
5139 Elbow Dr. SW cream, salted walnuts, hand cut milk chocolate, roasted corn, noodles,
587.349.4040 topped with a thick caramel sauce and sprinkled cabbage, wonton broth
www.brownssocialhouse.com with powered sugar. Tahitian Tuna Salad •
Lemongrass crusted
M-F 11 am - Midnight Drop in anytime for their all day special $5 albacore tuna, mixed
Sat 10 am - Midnight drinks, social Lager, social red and white wine, greens, cilantro ginger
Sunday 10 am - 10 pm and social soda. We can see why this group is vinaigrette, wasabi
$$-$$$ growing so rapidly. mayo
11C A LGA RY SE10 12
C A LGA RY
brazilian
barbecue
barbecue
season all
year round
S11 D12
SW13
SE14
NW15
w w w. b r a z i l i a n b b q . c a
C A LG A RY
100 - 5920 Macleod Trail SW
phone:403.454.9119
C A N MOR E
629 Main Street
phone:403.678.9886
13A RT I C L E
Bartender: Rod Redford at Proof Cocktail Bar
a s s i c
Cl
ta i l s
Co ck
It’s cold out. Have a cocktail. — by Justin M. Wilson
A s temperatures drop and
Calgarians settle in for the chillier
months, we at Dining Out want to show
when you told your boss how you really feel
— but we’re here to offer a bit more direc-
tion and a bit less awkwardness in 2016.
dence you need to finally ask out the new
accounts supervisor. He can supervise my
accounts any day…
you we care by keeping you warm this win- Poor judgment around colleagues aside, this Anyway… Have a look at our selection of
ter with something we know a thing or two is the perfect time of year to warm your three drinks you need to explore while the
about. Cocktails. Surely, many of you will cockles with friends, family and some tasty, snow falls. And don’t be afraid to drop us a
have already enjoyed one or two at your tasty beverages. Who knows? Some of these line via Facebook or Twitter to let us know
company Christmas party — you know, delicious mixtures might deliver the confi- where to find your favourite YYC cocktail!
14A RT I C L E
The Classnic
Man hatta
Recipe:
- Ice cubes
- 2 oz rye whiskey
- ½ oz sweet vermouth
- ½ oz dry vermouth,
- 2 dashes angostura bitters
- 1 maraschino cherry
- Lemon slice for garnish
The Perfect Build:
- Fill a pint glass or cocktail mixer
two-thirds of the way with ice.
- Add rye, both vermouths, and
bitters and stir vigorously with a
cocktail spoon (about 30 seconds)
- Remove your glass from the
As other cocktails evolve and vary depending on the bar, others, like freezer, place the cherry inside,
the Manhattan, easily fall into the “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” category. and strain the drink into the glass.
Since the drink’s beginnings in the late 1800s, the cocktail glass, mara- Important: A Perfect Manhattan
schino cherry, vermouth and bitters have remained drink staples. And is made with equal parts dry and
if you’re into a bit of fun Canadian trivia to deliver to your American sweet vermouth, instead of all
pals, it was our Canadian whiskeys that kept the Manhattan afloat sweet.
from 1920-1933 during U.S. prohibition.
B r ow n ’ s O l d
Fash ion ed Recipe:
A well-made Old - 2 oz Maker’s Mark bourbon
Fashioned feels like a - ½ oz water
warm silk being laid - 1 full sugar packet
upon your heart by cit- - 3 Dashes of angostura bitters
rus scented angels. But - Grapefruit peel
it can also be one of the
most hit-or-miss items The Perfect Build:
on a drink menu — and
for good reason. It’s a - Fill shaker half way with ice
drink that takes time to - Add bourbon, water, grapefruit peel,
get right and many bar- bitters and sugar to shaker
tenders have more to - Muddle
worry about than your - Stir with bar spoon for five seconds
Don Draper impression. - Garnish with grapefruit wheel inside
With that said, order- rocks glass before adding ice
ing an Old Fashioned - Strain over ice into rocks glass
at Brown’s Socialhouse Recipe &
might be the best thing Photo courtesy:
you ever do.
15A RT I C L E
Wi ld
Rose
Sangr ia
It might be a frosty
outside, but this
punchbowl of warmth
will keep the summer
alive until we can get
back to our backyard bar-
beques and patio parties.
And don’t be afraid to play
with the recipe. The beauty of
sangria comes from its wealth
of possibilities and endless list of Recipe:
complimenting ingredients.
- ¼ cup of Elderflower Liqueur
- ¼ cup of Pineapple Vodka
- 1 bottle of Cypress Rose Wine
- 1 tsp fresh Wild Rose petals
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
- ¼ cup rose petal simple syrup
- Seasonal fruit
Well, there you have it — A few of our *As a side note, if you do decide to indulge
favourite cocktail recipes to explore, serve in a fair bit of cocktail induced tomfoolery,
and impress with. Now if you’ll excuse leave the car at home. We want you unwind-
me, I have to go see someone about some ing at YYC’s amazing bars and restaurants;
accounts that need supervising... not drying out in its holding cells…
16C A LGA RY
Menu Sampler
Tony’s Asian Salads • Fresh chopped Asian greens
tossed in our Pan Asian dressing with diced red
peppers, cilantro, fried wonton noodles, sesame
seeds and your choice of grilled chicken breast,
fried chicken tenders or grilled salmon
Grilled Chicken Spinach Stack • Two stacked chicken
breasts straight from the grill covered with a rich
blend of four cheeses, artichoke hearts and creamy
spinach, served with rice and vegetable.
Kickin’ Shrimp • Tender shrimp fried to a crispy
golden brown and tossed in a creamy sauce
exploding with flavour
Star Studded Rib Sampler • A selection of our finest
ribs: Original Back Ribs, St. Louis, Riblings and Beef
Rib; basted with our TR’s Original sauce
World famous, world class! yellow squash, red peppers and
With locations all over the chives blended with chopped
world, you can’t go wrong with greens.
this famous chain. They have
three locations in town, so you’ll One of our dinner favourites
almost always find one close by. has always been the Bountiful
Beef Ribs (the dinner size order).
The service is always great and Giant, tender, fall-off-the-bone
the setting is casual and com- meaty beef ribs basted with TR’s
fortable. Prices are reasonable ‘original flavour’ signature sauce
and the menu is extensive; one with your choice of two sides,
would be hard pressed not to we chose the creamy coleslaw SE16
find something satisfying to and crispy fries, and there are
order. plenty of other sides to choose
from. NW17
For starters the Buffalo Chicken
Egg Rolls are bite sized pieces They also offer a great selection
of deliciousness. A mixture of of signature steaks from fresh NE18
grilled chicken, Buffalo sauce, centre-cut Certified Angus beef,
cheddar cheese and red onions prime rib, chicken and seafood.
wrapped in egg roll wrappers, The kids’ menu has lots of
then deep-fried. Garnished with choices for the little ones, and
feta cheese and chopped cilantro fish lovers have items like mahi
with a side of chipotle ranch mahi or Atlantic salmon to
dressing. The salads are always choose from.
fresh; tempt your taste buds
with the Grilled Chicken and Fire At Tony’s we always feel com-
Roasted Vegetables, a colourful fortable with the family, a group
mix of grilled chicken, zucchini, or just a couple of friends.
TanTalizing new Menu iTeMs
Tony Roma’s Ribs • Seafood • Steaks
If you haven’t had Tony Roma’s, you 4307 - 130 Avenue SE • 403.244.7427
haven’t had ribs. 131 Crowfoot Terrace NW • 403.264.7427
3010 23 Street NE • 403.242.7427
www.tonyromas.com
Sun-Thu 11 am - 10 pm
F-Sat 11 am - 11 pm
Be sure to visit our locations in Lethbridge, Banff and Medicine Hat
(Hours may vary by location)
$$-$$$
17C A LGA RY
fresh italianon fourth street
D19 delivery & take out
visit us at 2207 4th st sw
324 8TH AVE SW
@eatbocce
www.eatbocce.ca
D20
18C A LGA RY
Menu Sampler
Rodizio • Dinner choices include; Garlic Steak, Pork
Ribs in garlic,tomato and lime, Chorizo sausage,
Sirloin Steak, Pork Loin with a hint of heat, Minas
pão de queijo (cheese bread), Moqueca - shrimp
stew in coconut sauce, Salpicão - Brazilian chicken
136 2nd Street SW salad, Heart of Palm Salad, Couve (Kale) Salad,
Cucumber Pineapple Salad (with a hint of mint and
Warm Hospitality, lime) and so much more
Brazilian Style
When Carolina Lopez, origi- surrounded by a blanket of fat
nally from Costa Rica, and Jose that lends more flavour and juic-
Montez, originally from Brazil, iness; Bacon Wrapped Turkey,
met while working in a restau- juicy inside and slightly crispy
rant in Calgary, they hardly outside; Leg of Lamb simply
imagined they would realize marinated with sea salt, cooked
their joint dream of opening to medium rare and dressed
their own restaurant in only a with honey-mint sauce; plus
few short years. The restaurant nine or ten other specialties.
design is inspired by what you
would see in the town of Ouro The buffet items include hot
Preto or “Black Gold”, a mining dishes, vegetable salads, fruits
town rich in Brazilian culture. and desserts. You’ll find Caesar
Salad, Crab Salad and Green
Jose pioneered Brazilian cuisine Bean Salad; Black Bean Stew,
in a number of countries such slowly simmered with pork, sau-
as Japan, China and Mongolia sage, beef and bacon; Beef Stew D21
before settling here in Calgary. With Vegetables; Fried Polenta,
Now married and partners in in-house made with stir-fried
the restaurant they are com- onions, red peppers deep fried,
mitted to the authenticity of cut into strips and sprinkled
real Brazilian food and employ with parmesan; and much.
traditional techniques and spic- much more.
ing while combining a blend of
Brazilian tradition with con- Order the café de Coador, a
temporary flair. Jose runs the Brazilian cloth filtered espresso
kitchen or “back of the house”. straight from the state of Minas
Carolina helped designed the Gerais served right at your
interior and runs the “front of table. Enjoy while sampling the
the house”. extensive array of fresh fruits
and pastries complimented with
They offer a large selection of the traditional sweet toppings
succulent meats, hot dishes that are all expertly prepared in
and freshly prepared salads, house.
the meats all roasted over char-
coal in large rotisseries. The
Passadores bring skewers right
to your table and carve the
ones you would like and keep
coming around until you turn Minas Brazilian Steakhouse
your card to “no more.” They 136 2nd Street SW
also offer a checklist where 403.454.2550
you can mark off the dishes minassteakhouse.com
you prefer, for a more tailored
selection. Choices of meats M - F 11 am - 10 pm
include Picanha, one of their Sa, Su + Hols 10 am - 10 pm
signature cuts of beef that is $$$
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D22
D23 D24
New Latin Kitchen
Live Spicy Music
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2437 4TH STREET SW . WURST.CA
20C A LGA RY C A LGA RY
Menu Sampler
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in lime Monterrey
juice with chopped
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tomatoes, onion, jalapeño peppers, cilantro potato, flour
and
tortillas
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fillet, Monterrey
breadedJack,
and sour cream,
fried, cut
onion, cilantro, choice of tomatillo or ranchero
and served on 3 soft corn tortillas with jalapeño-
salsa,
mayo, served
lettuce,with rice and&beans
guacamole fresh salsa
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breadedfilled
and fried,
with cut
and served on 3 soft corn tortillas with
ground beef, beans and vegetables, smothered in jalapeño-
mayo, lettuce,
mild salsa andguacamole
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Calgary’s best
Vietnamese
D26 restaurant
in the trendy Beltline
Sunny Outdoor Patio
12 3 8 8 th S t S W
58 7 .3 5 3 .3 3 0 0
Your Little Taste of Italy
S27 S27
403.255.1212
1B - 8330 Macleod Trail SE
www.toscanagrill.ca
Catering | Private Dining | Daily Features
22C A LGA RY
Menu Sampler
Red’s Big Breakfast • Three eggs your way, bacon or
breakfast sausage, Red’s potatoes, your choice of
toast
Montreal Smoked Meat Hash & Eggs • Montreal smoked
meat potato hash with red peppers, caramelized
onions, homemade Hollandaise and two eggs
Tofu Scramble • Vegan tofu scramble, spinach, roasted
red peppers, tomatoes, served with fresh fruit
Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad • Topped with
roasted almonds, pumpkin seeds, finished with a red
wine vinaigrette
Breakfast Parfait • Honey sweetened yogurt, homemade
granola, fresh fruit and your choice of toast
If you’re in the mood for break- Hot off the griddle the blueberry,
fast, Red’s Diner is the place basil and Goats Cheese Stuffed
to go! Boasting two locations, French Toast is a decadent indul-
one on popular and trendy gence. Dusted with icing sugar,
4th Street and the other in the drizzled with balsamic reduction
artsy Ramsay district. Sharing and resting on a sweet blueberry
a fraternal look and feel while coulis, this rich interpretation of
retaining their own individuality, the classic leaves nothing to be
these iconic restaurants are sure desired.
to become one of your favourite
spots. With lots of great lunch choices
we descended on the Reuben D28
Targeting the breakfast, brunch sandwich. Grilled marble rye
and lunch crowd, these bright is loaded with lean Montreal
SE29
and cheerful eateries, with smoked meat, sauerkraut, then
exposed brick, modern art and smothered with melted Swiss
rustic hardwood, exude a com- cheese then topped garlic Dijon.
fortable feel. They offer all-day Served with Red’s famous fries,
breakfast, with great food pre- this one is a winner.
pared in-house from scratch,
friendly staff and “bottomless” Both restaurants offer an almost
cups of coffee. timeless classic feel, serving farm
fresh home made classics with a
On the traditional side of the modern twist.
menu, one of our favourites is the
Prairie Breakfast Plate. Two eggs
cooked to your liking with home-
made potato cheddar perogies,
Rocky’s Kielbasa and sour cream,
sided with Red’s potatoes and
toast. Now that’s a meal! Red’s Diner
1415 - 4th Street SW
Red’s is also getting quite a rep- 403.266.3448
utation for their Eggs Benedict, a
best seller with four selections to Red’s in Ramsay
choose from. We chose the tradi- 1101 8th Street SE
tional Benny on gluten free bread. 587.353.1188
Daily 7 am - 4 pm
Celiac getaria
Friendly VeFriendlyn www.redsdiner.com
$$
23A RT I C L E
From Construction to Cuvees
Calgary’s Joe Giusti aims to create Italy’s top winery
By Shelley Boettcher from the leftover grape pulp after winemaking.
And the label can be found throughout the world, including
For more than 40 years, Ermengildo Giusti has been making his China, Denmark, Germany, Hong Kong, South Africa, Sweden,
mark on some of the biggest and most dynamic construction proj- and, of course, Canada and Italy.
ects in Western Canada. Guisti’s wines are fantastic, but then again, so is his story. Born
Now he’s adding fine wine to his list of achievements. in Italy, he moved to Canada in 1973. He didn’t speak English, and
Giusti (“Joe” to his friends and family) is the owner of Giusti he didn’t have much money.
Wine, one of the largest single-owner wineries in Italy’s famous But he wasn’t afraid to
Veneto region. Located on the work hard and, by the fol-
country’s northeastern coast, lowing year, he had started
the region is the birthplace of his first company. That first
such famous wines as Prosecco, company expanded, year after
Valpolicella and Amarone. year, and now includes several
And the team at Giusti offshoots, all under the Giusti
Wine — led by fifth-generation Group of Companies umbrel-
winemaker Mirco Pozzobon — la, including Julian Ceramic
makes them all. Tile and Viper Concrete.
“It’s very different from And now, of course, the
construction, but it’s fun,” winery.
Giusti says. Yet while the wines are
“I want to make the best important to Giusti, so is
wine in Italy, and to share with the region’s history. Part of
people the beauty of this land.” the land is believed to be an
He has big goals but he’s ancient Roman burial ground,
already well on his way. He and he hopes to one day soon
bought his first vineyards, a fund an archeological explora-
handful of Prosecco vines, tion of the spot.
in 2002, in Nervesa Della This past year, he helped
Battaglia, where he grew up. restore St. Jeronimo’s hermit-
(The small village is located age, located near one of the
near Treviso, about 45 kilome- vineyards. And an ancient
tres north of Venice.) abbey, built around 800 AD, is
Then he bought a few also on his list to save.
more vineyards. And a few With the help of
more. He now owns about 250 UNESCO, he recently sup-
acres of the region’s finest land. ported the restoration of an
He’s added Pinot Grigio and underground bunker, built
Chardonnay vineyards, too, by the Allies during World
as well as vineyards dedicat- War One, and an ancient well,
ed to making the estate reds: where the Allies hid machine
Amarone, Merlot and Giusti’s guns from the enemy during
flagship red, Umberto I. the First World War.
“Umberto was my grand- And he has commissioned
father. He was one of the most a sculpture by an Italian-Canadian artist, Armando Barbon, to hon-
respected men in town,” Giusti says. “Almost 60 years after his our a young Canadian bomber who was shot down over the land
death, people still talk about what a good man he was.” and killed during the end of the First World War.
The wine named in Umberto’s honour is just one in the port- “If it wasn’t for my success in Canada, I couldn’t afford to do all
folio of 14 multi-award-winning wines, which have been getting this,” Giusti says. “I want to make the best wines possible, for Italy
attention from top critics around the world. Last year, the Giusti and for the people of Canada, who have been so good to me.”
Dal Col Prosecco Superiore Brut won best in the 10 to 20 Euro Heading to Italy? There are two townhouse-style apartments
category at the prestigious Drinks Business 2014 Prosecco Masters for rent at the winery. Go to giustiwine.com to find out more.
Competition. If you can’t make it to Italy to visit the winery, look for Giusti
The Giusti lineup is varied: a range of reds, whites and spar- Wines at better wine shops and restaurants across Western Canada
kling wines, as well as six grappas, the popular Italian spirit made and around the world.
24Giusti 2014 Dei Carni Giusti 2008 Umberto I
(Veneto, Italy) (Veneto, Italy)
Delicious and great value — one to consider buying For decades, wine critics have been talking about
by the case for your next house wine. From the Super-Tuscans — non-traditional red blends
Dei Carni vineyard, this 100-per-cent unoaked made in Italy’s Tuscany region. But recently,
Chardonnay is medium-bodied and well-bal- we’ve been hearing about Super-Venetians,
anced, with a long finish and fresh, pleasant too. Similarly, these wines are red blends
notes of pear, green apple and melon. It’s lovely made from non-traditional grapes in Italy
to drink by itself, but it will pair well with a — in other words, grapes that aren’t indige-
variety of dishes, including grilled seafood and nous to Italy, but make mighty fine wine.
fish, or roast chicken. We finished the bottle
with some salty pecorino romano cheese and a Umberto I (“Primo”) is one of those wines.
fresh baguette. Serve chilled. About $20. The flagship of the Giusti estate, this
incredible red blend is Merlot and Cabernet
Sauvignon, French grapes that are obvious-
ly thriving at Giusti. A dark ruby red, it has
Giusti 2010 Amarone notes of vanilla, spices, wild strawberries
della Valpolicella and plum. An homage to Joe Giusti’s hard-
working grandfather, who played a major
Classico D.O.C.G. role in the younger Giusti’s life, it will pair
beautifully with red meats and major occa-
(Veneto, Italy) sions. Buy a few bottles for the cellar, too.
About $120.
You’ll know why Amarone is one of Italy’s most
famous red wines when you try this classy, complex
red wine. An ancient Italian style of winemaking,
Amarone is made by partially drying a blend of
red grapes (Corvina Veronese, Corvinone and
Giusti Cuvee Extra-
Rondinella) before pressing them. The result is Brut
a rich and lush dark garnet-hued wine, with
silky tannins and layers of flavours and aro- (Veneto, Italy)
mas: cherries, raspberries, a hint of graphite. This non-vintage sparkling wine is
And the finish? It just goes on and on and a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot
on. Pair with prime rib, slow-roasted lamb Noir grapes grown in the Montello
or venison. Or just enjoy a bot- hills near Venice. It is medium-bod-
tle with a good friend by ied and refreshing, with fine bubbles
the fire on a snowy night. and pleasant notes of apple, pear
About $110. and fresh bread dough, thanks to
six months spent on lees. This
pretty aperitif wine will pair with
a variety of hors d’oeuvres, espe-
cially seafood dishes — smoked
Giusti 2012 Valpolicella salmon, scallops, that sort of
thing. Serve chilled. About
Ripasso Superiore $35.
(Veneto, Italy)
The word Ripasso on the label refers to the
winemaking style; Ripasso wines are made
by “repassing” the red Valpolicella wine
over the dried and pressed grapeskins of a
winery’s Amarone. The result is a full-bod-
ied, rich wine that’s spicy yet smooth,
with gorgeous, bold dark fruit notes. Like
the Amarone, it will pair beautifully with
slow-roasted red meats or hard cheeses. CAMPAGNA FINANZIATA AI SENSI
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Menu Sampler
So Cal Fish Tacos • Lightly battered crisp cod fillets,
wasabi mayo, baby arugula greens, crunchy oil and
vinegar slaw, and mango salsa on the side (So Cal =
South Calgary)
Ale House Poutine • Lattice fries sinfully smothered
in rich dark gravy and squeaky cheese curds, add
sliced Chorizo sausage, smoky pulled pork or bacon
Quinoa Cobb Salad • Grilled chicken breast, chopped
bacon, sliced cherry tomato and avocado. Quinoa
tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette, on a bed of
Arugula greens
Warthog Sausage Penne • Penne noodles sauteed
with rich and creamy marinara sauce with spicy
Spolumbo sausage, onions, mushrooms and
peppers. Topped with Parmesan and served with
garlic toast
This is one of South Calgary’s The burgers are always a favou-
most popular pubs, and one of rite. Freshly ground in house
the longest running hotspots and hearty, the Bruschetta Bacon
since 1992. They offer a com- Burger was an obvious choice.
fortable pub atmosphere with an Strips of Hickory smoked bacon
ever-evolving menu of snacks, and house made tangy white
traditional pub fare and world balsamic Bruschetta are comple-
cuisine with a huge selection of mented by a feta infused cream
S30 imported and domestic beers. cheese spread and served on a
fresh chewy pretzel bun with
The menu is loaded with com- your choice of side – we chose
EST. 1992
fort food and familiar classics, the Caesar salad.
BEST PUB 24 YEARS RUNNING a plethora of choices sure to
We’re famous all week for our: satisfy any time of day. The For a decadent entrée order the
$1 MiniYorkie Mondays new menu reflects fresh ideas Lobster Mac & Cheese, a creamy
$1 Taco Tuesdays while still retaining the “Swan four cheese blend topped with
Classics” that keep the custom- crispy panko, served piping
$.25 Wing Wednesdays
ers coming back. Some good hot with a whole lobster claw
$10 Pizza Thursdays choices for starters are the propped in the centre and sided
$3/lb. Riblets Fridays Tenderloin Steak Crostinis, bite with garlic toast. We couldn’t
We Do Brunch Weekends size tenderloin pieces grilled help but finish the entire serv-
tender and lightly spiced, topped ing.
with sautéed mushrooms and
Weekend brunch is a favourite!
served on garlic crostinis, and
With items such as the Smoked
the Steamed Mussels, a pound
Brisket Hash, beef brisket with
of fresh PEI mussels in a rich
breakfast potatoes, onions,
white wine, garlic and tomato
shallots and peppers topped
reduction, then topped with feta
with two eggs your way or the
cheese and served with garlic
toast for dipping. Chicken and Waffles, crispy
southern fried chicken with waf-
fles, fresh berries, maple syrup
Black Swan Ale House Ltd. and whipped cream or the clas-
10455 Southport Road SW sic Steak and Eggs, all reasonably
403.271.8776 priced.
blackswanalehouse.com
Daily 11 am - 2 am
$-$$
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NE31
The Tradition Continues!
614 1st Avenue NE • 403-265-8680 • www.StromboliInn.com
Award-Winning Greek Cuisine & Fantastic Pizzas
Deliveries Until 5 AM (Fri & Sat)
Serving Calgary Since 1981
D32 SE33
A Place to Call Your Own
Monday Rib Night • Tuesday Pizza Night
• Wednesday Wing Night • Thursday Pasta
Bolognese • Friday Fish & Chips • Saturday Steak
Night • Sunday Select Appies $5
Douglas Square • 403-720-0000
819 - 17th Avenue SW • 403.228.9207 www.bullandfinch.com
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403.246.2002 403-246-3800
526D 4th Ave SW
NW35
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Voted “Calgary’s Best Wings”
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MON / WED / SAT - WING NIGHT 4PM-MIDNIGHT
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live entertainment
nightly dance lessons
full service cookhouse Group Bookings for 10-1000 people
Catering and Transportation Services available
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since 1972 www.Ranchmans.com
9516 Macleod TR. SW | 403.253.1100
S39
Calgary’s original country bar and Inviting you to “come for dinner – stay
Menu Sampler
Calgary’s favourite Stampede hotspot, for the night!” they specialize in Alberta
the Ranchman’s has been a Calgary land- Deep Pit BBQ Beef, succulent steaks and
“The” Stampede Beef on a Bun •
mark for over 40 years. They say a visit to fall off the bone ribs, with helpings as big
½ lb. of beef marinated for 24
Calgary isn’t complete without a visit to as the Alberta sky. With daily specials
hours, slow cooked and smoked
the Ranchman’s. and a classic Western menu, there’s always
to perfection
something yummy to be had. To start
Pulled Pork Sandwich • Slow Today the 1,100 seat dance hall hosts we suggest you try the Dry Garlic Ribs, a
cooked pulled pork, mixed with top country bands and performers, with pound of savoury bone-in pork mini ribs
Apple City BBQ Sauce and Calgary’s largest dance floor for kicking tossed in light soya sauce and finished
topped with coleslaw up your heels. A “museum of rodeo pho- with kosher salt. Try their Beef Bones, four
Ranchman’s Pork Ribs • Baby tographs & memorabilia” displays over 90 big meaty prime rib bones, brushed with
back ribs with your choice of Trophy saddles of Canadian and World BBQ sauce and slowly baked, tender and
Apple City BBQ, Cattlemen’s Champion pro rodeo cowboys. It’s where juicy. This is full service Cowboy fare with
Sweet & Bold or Tangy Gold the REAL cowboys hang their hats! They Grade AAA Alberta beef, ribs & chicken.
BBQ sauce, with beans, coleslaw are also the official hospitality location
and fries of the Canadian Professional Rodeo And for all your boot-scootin’ needs
New York Strip Steak • 10 oz. Association. Pool tables and a great west- there’s live Rockin’ Country entertainment
AAA Alberta beef, trimmed and ern atmosphere help explain why this Thursday, Friday & Saturday. Take the 8
cooked to order with beans, has been a Calgary classic for so long. An Second Challenge on their Mechanical
coleslaw and fries experience not to be missed! Bull! Be a part of the legend and taste the
BBQ Sampler Platter • Pulled Stampede all year long.
beef, pulled pork, and pork ribs,
your choice of BBQ sauce, with
beans, coleslaw, fries and slider Ranchman’s Cookhouse and Dancehall Inc.
buns 9615 Macleod Tr S
403.253.1100
www.ranchmans.com
M-Sa 4 pm - close
$$
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ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAYS
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Some of the best smokehouse Crispy fries are drenched in a with just the right combination Menu Sampler
BBQ around can be found rich deep brown gravy with lots of smoke and bark, this dish
in the heart of downtown of stringy cheese curds, topped really delivers; ours was sided Roasted Garlic Caesar
in the form of the Palomino with your choice of pork, bris- with the most ridiculously fan- • Rich caper dressing,
Smokehouse, where good ket, bacon, chicken or sausage. tastic garlic fries, cooked crispy fresh lemon, roasted
eatin’ often comes with a side and served up with raw garlic garlic, chili croûtons
of great tunes. This roadhouse The Wings are a treat, available bits. Better make sure your part- and Parmesan cheese
style eatery has gained a strong smoked or breaded: we recom- ner has some! Catfish Po Boy •
following with their low and mend ordering the smoked Jack
Grilled, blackened
slow apple wood smokin’ BBQ, Daniels BBQ. The food isn’t the only thing
and dressed with herb
capturing over-the-top house- making waves at the Palomino.
Next on the list of must-tries is aioli, slaw, lettuce,
made signature rubs, mops and Known as one of Calgary’s best
the Mac ‘n’ Cheese, a signature tomato and a wedge
dipping sauces made especially live-music venues, the bar hosts
dish. This rich creamy combina- of fresh lemon
for chicken, pork and beef. Their live bands throughout the week,
tion of white cheddar, smoked Very Very Slow Smoked
“secret” recipes really blows away showcasing an assortment of
Gouda, blue cheese and cream ½ Chicken • With
the competition. country, rock and indie bands
is then topped with more cheese choice of 2 fixin’s
for all your musical needs.
and finished in the oven: you’ll Pulled Pork Lasagna •
You’ll be simply delighted with
think heaven was delivered to Mondays is All You Can Eat Lasagna noodles and
their take on the Quebec classic,
your table. Ribs for $20, Tuesday is $1 A pulled pork Bolognese
Palomino’s Smokehouse Poutine.
Bone dry ribs, and Wednesday is topped with our own
In our opinion there is no bet- $5 A Pound wings! in-house cheese blend
Palomino Smokehouse
ter way to master BBQ than Cowboy Brunch -
109 7th Avenue SW
using fresh, top quality meats On weekends they feature their Hangover Hash •
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and slowly smoking them at famous Cowboy Brunch, their Applewood pulled
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low temperatures. The fall- BBQ-inspired take on breakfast pork or Alberta beef
apart goodness of their deli- classics which are available for brisket with hash
M-Thu 11 am - 1 am
cious meats is evident in the both early and not-so-early browns, eggs and
F 11 am - 2 am
Applewood Smoked Pulled Pork. risers. melted cheese
Sat 10:30 am - 2 am
Sun 10:30 am - Late Smoked at 235 degrees for 8-12
$$ hours then shredded by hand
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