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Calgary BY STEPHANIE ARSENAULT

The Culinary Traveller’s Guide

Neighbourhoods complement dinner at the Silk Road Spice CALGARY
Merchant. Have a grumbling belly? Satisfy
KENSINGTON One of Calgary’s most that hunger at some of the city’s favourite
beloved neighbourhoods also offers up an restaurants: Rouge, the Nash, or (slightly
impressive assortment of culinary gems. west, in the East Village), Charbar.
Pop by the Oak Tree Tavern’s patio for a pint
and some grub, or grab a seat at ContaineR 4TH STREET Head to Mission for an
Bar and indulge in some Steak Tenderloin incredible cultural mish-mash of culinary
Tartare or Crispy Pigs Ears — at the city’s gems, like Anejo (tequila and Mexican
most gourmet alleyway getup. food), Wurst (beer hall and German grub), STEPHANIE ARSENAULT
Bocce (Italian at its finest), Shokunin (to-
Want takeout? Grab a box of fried chicken, die-for Japanese), Anju (Korean fusion),
chips, and corn fritters at Chicken on the Way, and La Boulangerie (French pastries and
a city favourite since 1958. If Naples-style more). You simply can’t go wrong.
pizza is your thing, make sure to stop by North Sea Fish Market, Second to None
Pulcinella for a quick pie, and follow it up THE ‘BURBS The trip to the far south’s Meats, Willow Park Wines and Spirits, and
with a scoop of frozen goodness at Amato Starbelly is totally worth it, and it’s family- Springbank Cheese. What else could you
Gelato, just down the street. friendly, seven days a week. For a killer ask for?
menu and a restaurant with a view, be
DOWNTOWN There’s no shortage of sure to dine at Canadian Rocky Mountain If you’re on the west side of the city, check
restaurants, cafés and shops in Calgary’s Resorts’ Lakehouse on Lake Bonavista. out the Indian food at Nawab Restaurant,
downtown, and it’s always growing. Grab While you’re in the area, stop by Willow grab some tapas at Vin Room West, and
a bottle of wine or craft beer at Vine Park Village for some deliciousness pick up a bottle of wine at Merlo Vinoteca.
Styles (in the design district, with a at Crave Cupcakes, Oil and Vinegar,
second location in Kensington), or Eat Cooking Classes
stop by Last Best Brewing & Distilling Ũ Enjoy one of the many different classes
for a house-made brew and a bite Calgary’s great tastes. at the Cookbook Co., learn from the best
to eat. Top Chef alum, Nicole Gomes, đƫ Honey, mead, and candles from at the SAIT-run Culinary Campus, or take in
recently opened Cluck N Cleaver, a fried Fallentimber Meadery one of the interactive classes at Calgary’s
chicken joint that brings the southern staple Cuisine et Chateau.
to a whole new level, or you can check out đƫ Pierogies from Heritage Deli
the Palomino, if you are looking for smokier, đƫ Sausages from Spolumbos Kitchen Stores
barbecued bites from down south.
đƫ Sourdough bread from Inglewood is easily one of the city’s most
If craft beer is your thing, be sure to visit culinary-focused neighbourhoods, so it’s
one of the four National locations, or Proof, Sidewalk Citizen no surprise that two of the best kitchen
if you’re in the mood for some serious đƫ Cheese from Janice Beaton shops are located there. Check out Savour
cocktails. The nearby Native Tongues offers Fine Foods & Kitchenware for everything
up an incredible tequila selection (along cooking-related, or Knifewear for the finest
with drool-worthy Mexican cuisine), and Thai Calgary’s great drinks. Drink selection in Japanese knives.
Sa-on (on 10th Avenue) has some of the best đƫ Tool Shed Brewing Co. Ũ
Thai food in the city. If you’re in the downtown area, the
đƫ Wild Rose Brewery Cookbook Co. is your best bet for specialty
Want to go gourmet? Make a reservation foods, kitchenware, cookbooks, and so
at Pigeonhole, touted as Canada’s best đƫ The Dandy Brewing Company much more.
restaurant, or grab some goodies to go at
Eau Claire’s Alforno. đƫ Cold Garden Beverage Company Markets
INGLEWOOD One can spend hours upon đƫ Goat Locker Brewing Co. The Calgary Farmers’ Market, the Market on
hours just strolling around Inglewood, đƫ Banded Peak Brewing Co. MacLeod, and the Crossroads Market are
without any concern about whether or all year-round, but some of the markets
not they’ll go hungry. Keep caffeinated đƫ Eau Claire Distillery within and on the outskirts of the city are
at Gravity, grab a bottle or two of wine at đƫ Big Rock Brewery must-see events, like the Millarville Farmers’
Brick’s Wine Co., or pick up some spices to Market, just south of Calgary.

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