DINING OUT IN CALGARY, CANMORE & BANFF

Sushi by Chef Tomo Mitsuno and team at UBU Lounge

Your Guide to: Great Restaurants, Pubs & Clubs of Calgary, Canmore & Banff Chef’s Spotlight • Favourite Recipes • Nightlife • Entertainment Includes Maps of Calgary, Canmore & Banff www.eatdrinkdance.ca CALGARY

REST A URANT & L OUNGE

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Fine dining in downtown Calgary

Three Course Business Lunch $25 • Tuesday – Friday

Five and Seven Course Tasting Menus Available During Every Dinner Service.

403 265 9595 • 107 Eighth Avenue SW www.thebelvedere.ca

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Poached lobster, scallop edamame purée, marinated mushrooms, pancetta essence Wild Boar Prosciutto, pancetta, sausage, melon caviar, crispy bocconcini Salmon dumplings, crispy fried gnocchi, consommé Lamb Canon, stuffed with spinach, pancetta cassoulet, sous vide salsify, jus Sous Vide Quail, barley, fried quails egg, glazed carrot Chocolate, caramel pot de crème, hazelnut praline, coconut nitro

Our experience here may well Our evening’s performance be likened to that of a Broadway was elegant and skillful, with play. This culinary theatre comes artistry evident in every pre- complete with starring roles and sentation. The intricacy of the narrator as we were taken on an dishes allow us space enough unpretentious and elegant eve- to touch on only a few of the ning where we were transported many choices available. First from the city’s hustle and bustle act: Lobster, crepe roll with new to the beautiful tranquil banks season garden vegetables, aged of the Bow river. balsamic, carrot emulsion and petit tropical spinach. Second As in any exquisitely devised act: Braised beef ravoli with and expertly executed play beef cheek, Parmigiano crisp, D2 you will find extreme passion and mushroom veloute. Third and creative artistry. Michele act: Sous vide lamb loin stuffed Aurigemma and Marcello with spinach, roasted lamb top Belvedere are the directors sirloin with carrot bavarois, behind the scenes. honey glazed carrots and carrot veloute. And before the curtain The rich wood, soft amber light- came down we had a perfect ing, brick, white linen and light strawberry gelee with vanilla music are the backdrops when pannacotta, raspberry prosecco our play begins, with the amuse sorbet and almond praline. A bouche setting the stage for an spectacular final act! inspiring evening. This was an unsurpassed With the menu seemingly evolv- evening of sophistication and ing every few days our usher delight. A standing ovation and has become well versed in the encore please! language of culinary arts and recites with finesse in fine detail every ingredient, drizzle, sprig of herb and aromatic flower of only the freshest and in-season ingredients of their creations. Q Haute Cuisine 100 La Caille Place SW Your programme can include à Calgary la carte, a three or four course 403.262.5554 meal, or for the ultimate gastro- www.qhautecuisine.com nomic experience, allow the chef to guide you on an unparalleled Lunch M-F 11:30 am - 2 pm culinary journey through the Cocktails 4 pm - close Chef ’s Tasting Menu. Dinner Daily 5:30 - 10 pm $$$-$$$$ 3 CALGARY

Located at the top of the Calgary Tower  - Ave SW :::    ::: www.sky.ca D3 This fabulous revolving restaurant 191 meters The beef sliders are a must try and did not disap- Menu Sampler (626ft) above the downtown core and at the top point. Served open faced on house made brioche, of the Calgary Tower is the perfect place for any tender braised Alberta beef short rib is pulled, Beef Tartare • AAA occasion or to just marvel at the beauty of the sur- topped with gruyere and torched then finished with Alberta Beef, rounding city, with the grand views of the Rocky a sweet fig and tomato chutney. fried capers, Mountains in the distance providing an elevated tarragon emulsion, The Duck Confit is an excellent choice. One of the dining experience! Your ride up is included with the fingerling potato purchase of any entrée for lunch, dinner or week- most luxurious of foods in French cuisine the legs chip end brunch, so there is no reason not to make this are gently cured, bathed in their own fat, and slowly Mussels • a regular dining destination. A kid’s menu is also cooked to perfection. The skin is then crisped giv- Pancetta,red offered so take the whole family! ing you that decadent combination of silky meat pepper,garlic white and crackling skin. Served with a fruity plum wine cream sauce Our appetizer selections began with the Bruschetta, Marsala, this is a wonderful presentation of a clas- Orecchiette • a duo of chef ’s selected toppings. The first, a fresh sic dish. Beef short rib, and bold “traditional” blend of diced tomatoes, Always in search of good veal, we just had to order butternut squash, basil and olive oil and the second a very lively blend carrot, kale, brown of pickled watermelon radish, cucumber and red the Veal Scaloppini. Gently pounded thin and tender, lightly dredged then pan- fried just right, butter onion in a tangy rice wine vinegar dressing, both Chef’s “Concoction” and served with Israeli couscous in an aromatic served on crispy fried polenta making this dish not • A daily creation vegetable stock, roasted red pepper puree, and crisp only delicious but gluten free. of the freshest and tender sautéed broccolini. Finished with a meat and produce Sky 360 Celiac sumptuous red wine veal jus, this dish rivals some chef can find, 101 - 9th Ave SW Friendly of the best. Calgary limited quantities 403.532.7966 Much of the menu at Sky 360 is now gluten free Tenderloin • www.sky360.ca or can be prepared that way. It is well thought out Alberta beef, and approachable, and the wine list has selections rustic mashed Lunch M-Sat 11 am - 2 pm for all. Everything is made in house and it is evident potato, seasonal Sun Brunch 10 am - 2 pm they have created a perfect balance of innovative vegetables, veal Dinner 1st Seating 5 pm Last 10 pm dishes with unsurpassed quality and value. reduction $$-$$$ 4 CALGARY

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Lamb Pops • Moroccan spiced, minted Greek yogurt, fireweed honey Rockfish Tacos • Cast iron blackened, pico de gallo, sambal aioli, avocado, broccolini cilantro slaw, grilled lime Rack of Lamb • Moroccan New Zealand lamb, mint pea mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, demi glace Lobster Mac and Cheese • Butter poached lobster, white truffle, prosciutto, wild mushrooms and smoked Gruyere

The Metropolitan Grill has For our mains we couldn’t help reopened in style! Vibrant, but try couldn’t help but try the modern-chic and a luxe room scallop gnocchi. A simple, gor- of bold, sophisticated beauty. geous dish of three large, richly Large, Light Walls glow accen- textured delights nestled on tuated by a vibrant orange peppery arugula over pillowy- and sunshine backdrop to the soft house made gnocchi. Seared beautiful dark wood fixtures and quickly on high heat, they had contrasting white quartz- clad a wonderfully delicious carmel- pillars. Welcoming the over 30’s ized crust, with complimen- urbanite to enjoy an elixir of tary flavours of double smoked highest quality, the new look bacon, grape tomato, dried apri- and new taste is a great stopover cot, smoked gruyere, parmesan for socializing with premium and truffle oil in an amaretto pours and tempting tapas or fine cream reduction. This creamy D4 dining in a sexy atmosphere. sweet dish really shines. The best gnocchi presentation we’ve As Emeril would say, they had in quite some time. kicked it up a notch! The new menu reflects a level of comfort A clean and well composed dish, combined with ingenuity and the eight ounce, AAA Reserve integrating fresh flavours into Angus Beef Tenderloin simply every bite. Keeping with chefs melts in your mouth. The full, focus of using quality ingredi- rich flavours of this top quality ents and proper technique they beef are complimented by luxu- have recently introduced their rious, buttery mashed potato, hand selected, Reserve Angus seasonal vegetables and topped beef aged for a minimum of with a robust traditional demi- 28 days and selected from the glace reduction. This menu upper two-thirds of Canada really delivers! Grade ‘AAA’ beef. Recommended dessert: For starters try The Andouille Strawberry Angel Food Cake. Sausage Board: Two types of locally sourced pork sausage, gently charred and served with a spicy cheddar fondue and an assortment of house marinated olives; or the Sea Scallops Metropolitan Grill appetizer - two jumbo scallops, 317 - 8th Ave SW moist and caramelized, with 403.263.5432 house made chili jam, crisp Calgary prosciutto and lemon beurre www.themetropolitangrill.ca blanc resting on green pea, mint mashed potatoes. Daily 11 am - Late $$$-$$$$ 5 6 SE6 D5 65829 NewCard.indd1 Lunch Time CALGARY 220 42AVE SECALGARY AB403 2879255 modern japanese. modern WWW.ALLOYDINING.COM

120 Jamieson Place, 308 4th Avenue SW, 21/11/11 2:25PM Calgary AB, T2P0H7 Phone 403-264-1133 [email protected] modern japanese + bar CALGARY Welcome! On behalf of myself and the staff at Collage Media know so we can better serve you in the future. HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE we would like to thank you for choosing us as your Please send any comments or suggestions to our • Thered pages cover Calgary, as do the red maps personal tour guides to the restaurants, pubs and e-mail, [email protected]. D, NE, NW, SE & SW; the blue pages & map clubs we offer you in this guide. There should be We have taken great care to try to offer accurate C cover Canmore, and the green pages & map B something here for any day and night of the week, and helpful information, and I trust you will agree. are for Banff. and for any occasion. We have spent many hours Check out the Menu Samplers provided by each • If you know which part of town you are looking in researching, done a little too much time eating, and location to help you decide what you’re in the mood turn to the appropriate map and find a location by gained a few too many pounds determining places for, but be aware all menus are subject to change. number, then look in the guide for the matching we feel are excellent representations of great restau- My fellow reviewers are Fred Holliss, Stephanie number; they start at 1 and go in numerical order, rants, pubs and nightlife for you to enjoy in Calgary, Pyne and Lewis Gelfand. A special thanks to Fred, with a letter to identify the map. Canmore and Banff. We hope you enjoy using this our Production Manager and vegetarian reviewer. • If you see an ad that looks interesting note the guide as much as we have in creating it and we look Without him this guide would not be possible. Fred number to find it on the map. forward to seeing you out there. is an available-for-hire freelance writer, photogra- • Establishments are identified with$ , $$, $$$ & To help you in your quest for a great time we pher and designer (and of course he loves to eat and $$$$ to indicate relative costs of their menus, have Entertainment Listings. If you want to go out drink and is responsible for our vegetarian friendly ranging from under $12 to over $40 per entrée. on the town, you should now be able to find a great selections). • A note about the “Vegetarian Friendly” and venue to suit your fancy. Our Hotel Directory sec- Bon Appetit and have fun! “Celiac Freindly” marks on some pages. While any tion can also assist you in your travels, so we hope fine restaurant, and in fact any restaurant in this you will take us with you and use our guide every Joel Gelfand, President guide, can prepare a meal to your requirements, step of the way. Collage Media Group Inc. we are taking this opportunity to acknowledge If you feel this guide has helped you, please let 1415 - 4th Street SW those restaurants that make an effort to identify the establishments know. That helps them know we Calgary, AB, Canada T2R 0Y2 their vegetarian offerings in their menus. are working hard for them. If you don’t, please let us 403-680-2087

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Page Map # Page Map # CALGARY Page Map # CANMORE Alloy 6 SE6 Aroma Café 38 C49 Balô Vietnamese Restaurant 27 D36, Canmore Hotel 39 C52 Beer Revolution 17 D23 Patrinos Steak House & Pub 39 C50 The Belvedere 2 D1 Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room 39 C51 Black Betty Burger & Winebar 15 D17 Thai It Up 40 C55 Black Cat Bar & Grill 26 D34 The Drake Pub Inn 40 C54 Black Swan Ale House Ltd. 23 S30 The Wood Restaurant & Lounge 40 C53 Brewsters 16 D18, SE19, Zona’s Late Nite Bistro 37 C48 NW20, SE21, SE22 The Bull & Finch Pub Restaurant 27 SE39 BANFF Double Eagle Restaurant & Lounge 26 D33 Balkan The Greek Restaurant 49 B67 Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria 18 D24, SE25 Banff Ave. Brewing Co. 50 B69 Glass Restaurant and Lounge 26 D35 The Beaver 50 B71 Ki Modern Japanese + Bar 6 D5 Brunos Bar & Grill 50 B70 Laurier Lounge 8 D8 Chili’s 46 B61 La Casa d’Italia 9 N9 The Eddie Burger + Bar 47 B62 Loco’s Grill & Poco Loco Pizza 28 D43 Eden 42 B56 Los Chilitos Taco & Tequila House 21 D28 The Keg Steakhouse & Bar 43 B57, B58 Manies Pizzeria & Greek Cuisine 20 D27 Masala 49 B68 Metropolitan Grill 5 D4 The Meatball 48 B64 OEB Breakfast Co. 19 NE26 Melissa’s Restaurant 49 B66 Palomino Smokehouse 25 D32 Primrose 49 B65 Q Haute Cuisine 3 D2 Rose & Crown Pub & Restaurant 48 B63 Ranchman’s Cookhouse & Dancehall 24 S31 Tommy’s Neighbourhood Pub 50 B72 Red Carpet Steak House 10 SW10 Tony Roma’s Ribs • Seafood • Steak 45 B60 Red’s Diner 22 D29 Wild Bill’s Legendary Saloon 44 B59 Regal Beagle Pub 28 NW44, NE45, SE46, SW47 FEATURES River Café 8 D7 Chef Spotlight 55 Shiraz Persian Cuisine 11 N11 Entertainment Listings 58-63 Sky 360 Restaurant & Lounge 4 D3 Hotel Directory 51-54 Soho Bar & Grill 28 D42 Recipes 56-57 Thai Tai 27 D37, D38 Stoney Nakoda Lodge 34, 36 Tony Roma’s Ribs • Seafood • Steaks 14 SE13, S14, NW15, NE16 UBU Lounge 13 D12 The Unicorn Calgary’s Original Pub 27 D41

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river-cafe.com Prince’s Island Park 403.261.7670

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N9 Nick and Pina, your hosts, are proud of their deal, the smokiness of the pancetta permeates Menu Sampler Italian heritage and want to share their belief the sauce leaving a lingering bouquet on the in serving Italian food the way it was meant palate. Lumache Riviera • to be. Simple dishes made to order with fresh Escargot in spiced quality ingredients served in generous portions Pollo allo Portfoglio essentially means “Chicken garlic butter without being pretentious or ostentatious, and in a wallet.” Butterflied chicken breasts are Scampi Della Casa • we concur! stuffed with provolone cheese, prosciutto and Served in garlic butter sage, folded into itself, pan seared then baked Linguine alle Vongole We had forgotten how satisfying real Italian and finished in a white wine cream sauce. Every • Choose red or white food could be. Where else can you find a restau- bite pure heaven: additional condiments not clam sauce rant still using recipes handed down for genera- required. Vitello Marsala • Veal in a tions? rich Marsala sauce Nick likes to comes out personally to check Bistecca “New York” • For starters we recommend Nick’s signature on his customers and see how his dishes are 10 oz. Premium Alberta dish, the Gamberi vodka prawns. Sautéed large received. His attention to detail shows in every Beef – New York prawns swim in a wine and lemon butter sauce aspect of this wonderful restaurant. Strip loin topped with with toasted garlic bread for dipping so as not Gorgonzola Cognac to miss a drop of this delectable sauce. The desert menu offers a number of fresh in house made treats, we recommend the crème Butter The Polpette di Melanzanne are also wonderful. brûlée or the tiramisu. Served in a small lake of tomato sauce, these lightly breaded eggplant croquettes arrive under La Casa d’Italia a blanket of melted cheese and a basil leaf. This 2820 Centre Street N is a dish you will find nowhere else and by Calgary themselves they make the trip here worthwhile. 403.276.2094 getarian www.lacasaditalia.com Ve Making traditional spaghetti alla carbonara is a Friendly real art, and here we have perfect al dente pasta Lunch Thu-F 11:30 am - 2 pm coated in a rich, thick sauce of pancetta, eggs, Celiac Dinner Tue-Sat 5 pm - close parmiggiano, and dutch cream. This is the real Friendly Closed Sun & Mon $$ 9 CALGARY

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Crab Stuffed Mushrooms • Button mushrooms caps stuffed with crab, crusted with panko bread crumbs then baked in a fresh garlic butter sauce Warm Salmon Salad • Grilled 4 oz. teriyaki salmon over spinach, red onion, diced tomatoes, sliced mushrooms, and roasted almonds with a balsamic vinaigrette Baby Back Ribs • Braised back ribs brushed with BBQ STEAK HOUSE sauce, or Greek style and served with coleslaw Veal Marsalla • Breaded and lightly sautéed Alberta & RED’S LOUNGE veal with a Marsalla white wine and mushroom ragôut Brownie Sundae • Three warm fudge brownies topped with three scoops of vanilla bean ice cream, cream and warm caramel sauce

Located just off Elbow Drive & the seafood Neptune. This was Glenmore Trail, this landmark a perfectly cooked eight ounce Calgary steakhouse has been in filet crowned with a mixture of operation since 1973. This is a king crab meat, jumbo shrimp classic suburban steak house of and scallops ladled with hollan- many “talents” - an old tradition daise sauce. Even better than we with a new outlook. They still remembered, with larger pieces of boast a huge center-mounted seafood. open flamed grill and we were pleasantly surprised to find that Although meat was a prior- ity, we decided to sample the SW10 since our last visit the only thing that has changed is that it has Lobster ravioli and were suitably gotten better. impressed. Large pasta pockets are stuffed with delicate lobster One of our starters was seared and simmered in a fabulously scallops, mouth watering and rich lobster bisque. This one is a served on prosciutto stuffed keeper. risotto croquettes, finished with crème fraîche. The other was the As full as we were we couldn’t bruschetta and goat cheese. This resist trying the desserts. Made is a nice twist on the tradition, to order, the Berries Napoleon warm goat cheese with light and was remarkable. Filo almond fresh balsamic bruschetta, served wafers layered with a triple berry with garlic rubbed crostini. Both compote and vanilla bean mascar- starters were exemplary. pone. Very light and rich, we were tempted to order another. In our opinion you can never get enough great Alberta beef so with It’s the food you will want to the grill tempting us we couldn’t come here for, and it’s the food resist an old favourite at the Red that regulars from the upscale Carpet, the AAA Alberta Beef adjoining neighbourhoods return Filet mignon enhanced with for.

Red Carpet Steakhouse and Red’s Lounge 6707 Elbow Drive SW (in Mayfair Plaza) Calgary 403.255.1173 www.redcarpetsteakhouse.ca

M-Sat 11 am - Midnight Sunday & Holidays Noon - 9 pm $$-$$$ 10 CALGARY

2012 Winner Beautiful Bite Award Best Individual Hors D’Oeuvre

N11 Entering this family-owned and operated rots, green peas, chicken and mayonnaise; and a Menu Sampler restaurant makes you feel welcome with their delightful roasted red pepper hummus, unchar- exotic cuisine and comfortable, friendly atmo- acteristically creamy with a nice light tang. Shirazi Salad • Diced sphere. Persian food has been celebrated for its tomatoes, onions, delicious and healthy attributes for thousands of Their tradition of grilling meats with infused cucumbers, and years. Dishes here are carefully prepared based fresh herbs, tangy lemon and healthy olive oil chopped parsley with on traditional Persian recipes and made from and garlic makes for meals that are simple and fresh lime juice and the finest ingredients. Their menu is designed to served right from the grill. Kabobs of delicious olive oil dressing appeal to the meat lover and vegetarian alike. char broiled chicken breast, ground beef, ground Lamb Shanks • Stewed chicken, strips of tenderloin and chunks of ten- lamb shanks, basmati They offer a number of interesting, unique, der marinated veal are all carefully prepared and rice flavoured with specialty appetizers such as Kashk-e-bademjan, blended in-house from the finest ingredients saffron an eggplant sautéed with onion, garlic and mint, and presented on platters with light and fluffy Khoreshteh bademjan drizzled with whey, topped with mint and fried basmati rice flavoured with grilled tomatoes, • (Eggplant stew) onion, and served warm; Dolmeh, grape leaves onions and saffron. Sometimes life just needs a sautéed chunks of served warm and stuffed with rice, chopped little more saffron! beef simmered in fresh onions, dill weed and mint; the Salad-e-Olivieh, a tomato sauce, topped They offer a variety of exotic Persian stews, Persian cold salad made from egg, potatoes, car- with sautéed eggplant some of them available only on certain days of (Wednesday only) the week, so get there while they last! A favou- Spicy Chicken Barg rite was the Pomegranate Walnut Stew. Chicken Kabob • Marinated, Shiraz Persian Cuisine breast is simmered for hours in walnut and skewered and 1120 Centre St NE pomegranate paste. Often referred to as “Royal 403.452.4050 charbroiled Stew”, the meat was so tender and the sauce so Calgary Persian Pizza and Wine rich and intensely flavourful we finished our www.shirazpersiancuisine.ca pairing • Choose from portion and ordered more to go. 6 different pizza shells, Open Sun-Thu 11:30 am - 9pm For a real treat, try their award winning house any of our meats can Fri-Sat 11:30 am - 10 pm made ice creams. The saffron, pistachio and be made into a pizza Closed Mon rosewater is breathtaking. $-$$ 11

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Crispy Yam Roll • Salmon and avocado roll topped with yam tempura, drizzled with spicy mayo Ahi-Tuna Tataki • Fresh red tuna seared rare, spicy ponzu sauce UBU Miso Soup • Home-made traditional style Miso soup with fresh mushrooms and tofu Miso Marinated Sable Fish • Marinated sable fish with honey miso sauce UBU Lamb Chops • Marinated rosemary lamb served with ume shiso paste

UBU is located in the heart of The dynamite roll makes other downtown in an historic 100 year attempts look almost anemic. old Heritage building that still Giant whole tempura shrimp sit boasts the grand entrance way, atop sections of the delicious sushi and a large open interior infused roll, drizzled with orange and with contemporary design. An wasabi flavoured aioli; this dish eclectic space wrapped in a theat- literally explodes with flavour. rical ambience. They call it Asian Avant Garde, an Asian-inspired On the less traditional side Chef menu where traditional Sushi Nobu’s signature pork rib dish shares the limelight with flavour- is sure to satisfy. Homemade soy infused creations that push and ginger glazed pork ribs are Western cuisine into the realm perfectly prepared as the meat of artistry. And while the fla- falls from the bones into the vours and textures are decidedly sweet sauce enhanced by Jack Japanese, Executive Chef Tomo Daniel’s Tennessee whisky. The D12 Mitsuno allows a little Western spectacularly melded flavours influence to inspire his kitchen left us craving our next meat artistry. He prepares everything dish. The steak and mushroom in house, down to grinding his roll is dished up as a light tem- own wasabi and pickling his own pura mushroom rolled in cream ginger, and avoids items contain- cheese, lightly showered with ing preservatives found in most truffle oil and topped with a gen- packaged foods these days. erous slice of wasabi steak. The truffle flavor is delicate and allows The Lobster corn dogs are a must the wasabi flavor of the steak to try. Arriving on a black slate slab, shine through. large chunks of juicy lobster are enveloped in a light corn dog bat- After dinner, slip into an eclectic ter and served as a tempura style auditory groove, where live per- appetizer, lightly flavored with formances mix musical genres a lime aioli and garnished with into an ever-changing sound sweet cherry tomatoes. experience.

Chef ’s inspiration definitely Don’t forget to try the UBU stands out in the veggie futomaki Asian Bistro next door: modern roll. The dish really pops with the asian tapas, all items under $10. fresh cool flavour of UBU Lounge cucumbers and greens getarian 608 1 Street SW that is the essence Ve Friendly 403.265.6440 of a real veggie dish, Calgary garnished with ginger www.ubulounge.com slices and a tangy mango aioli. Mon-F 11 am - 2 pm, 4:30 pm - Late Sat 6 pm - 2 am $$ 13 CALGARY

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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 Prime Rib • Perfectly aged Certified Angus beef, slow roasted and seasoned to perfection (avail. after 4 pm) Grilled Chicken Spinach Stack • Two stacked, grilled 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 • Tempt your taste buds with 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! With chives blended with chopped locations all over the world, you greens. can’t go wrong with this famous chain. They have four locations in One of our dinner favourites town, so you’ll almost always find has always been the Bountiful one close by. Beef Ribs (the dinner size order). Giant, tender, fall-off-the-bone The service is always great and meaty beef ribs basted with TR’s SE13 the setting is casual and comfort- ‘original flavour’ signature sauce able. Prices are reasonable and with your choice of two sides, we the menu is extensive, one would chose the creamy coleslaw and be hard pressed not to find some- crispy fries. And there are plenty S14 thing satisfying to order. of other sides to choose from.

For starters the Japanese Gyoza They also offer a great selection Dumplings are very good. Six of signature steaks from fresh NW15 soft savoury pillows filled with centre-cut Certified Angus beef, pork and chicken, gently steamed prime rib, chicken and seafood. and presented over Asian greens The kids’ menu has lots of choic- NE16 with a sesame orange sauce for es for the little ones, and fish lov- dipping. The salads are always ers have items like mahi mahi or fresh; tempt your taste buds with Atlantic salmon to choose from. the Grilled Chicken and Fire Roasted Vegetables, a colourful At Tony’s we always feel comfort- mix of grilled chicken, zucchini, able with the family, a group or yellow squash, red peppers & just a couple of friends. Tantalizing New Menu Items Tony Roma’s Ribs • Seafood • Steaks 4307 - 130 Avenue SE • 403.244.7427 If you haven’t had Tony Roma’s, you 6712 Macleod Trail S • 403.301.7427 haven’t had ribs. 131 Crowfoot Terrace NW • 403.264.7427 3010 23 Street NE • 403.242.7427 Calgary 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) $$ 14 CALGARY

“Not Your Daddy’s Burger Joint”

D17 Move over boys, Black Betty’s come to town! lettuce and vine ripened tomatoes. A touch of Menu Sampler Loosen your tie, roll up your sleeves and enjoy cayenne gives the lamb a slight satisfying heat. gourmet comfort food in a swanky atmosphere Tuna Tartar • Fresh Tombo with an old Hollywood ambience. Decorated But it doesn’t end there. Taking the restaurant tuna mixed with shallots, with Toile wallpaper, black crock leather and by storm are their gourmet grilled cheese avocado, ponzu and soy retro fan lighting, there are two levels where sandwiches, so popular they now offer eight vinaigrette, served with it’s all about burgers, wine and rock and roll. varieties, the Bodega was a favorite. Sweet figs, Wonton crisps poached apples, melted brie and BBQ pulled Spinach Salad • Baby spinach Tapas, salads, gourmet burgers, flatbreads and pork. The BBQ flavor is evident, while the tossed in a berry vinaigrette, even grilled cheese headline the menu. Try the apples and sweet figs add a slight crunch. This topped with pickled red adult malts, thick and creamy with a boozy is what other grilled cheese sandwiches aspire onion, candied pecans, twist, one you‘ll crave again and again. to be when they grow up! strawberries, bacon bits and shredded carrots From the tapas selections the Avocado They’ve created a cool twist on dishes we’ve Blue Elk Gourmet Burger • Tempura is an excellent choice. A complete been devouring for decades: prepare to fall in Blue cheese & roasted garlic avocado quartered, coated in tempura batter, love all over again. pâté, frizzled onion, Bourbon tossed in panko crumbs, deep fried and topped Black Betty sauce with vine- with Dungeness crab, finished with finely Check out the entertainment section of this ripened tomato & butter leaf diced red onion and sweet Sriracha sauce. magazine for their weekly entertainment schedule. lettuce The burgers are enough to satisfy any craving, Burmaza Flatbread • Peanut and they are not just beef. Elk, tuna, chicken, Black Betty Burger & Winebar sauce, topped with chicken, veggie, and even Kobe beef are available. We 606-1st Street South West mozza, carrots, cilantro, chose the Betty, a house blend brisket patty, Calgary toasted sesame seeds & mozzarella, maple peppered bacon, frizzled 403.265.4230 Sriracha onion, honey truffle Dijon with a smoky, www.blackbettybwb.com Salted Caramel with whiskey BBQ sauce. Now that’s a burger! And Chocolate Ganache • Rich for a little Greek holiday try the lamb burger. M-F 11AM to Late chocolate ganache in a Herbed cranberry yogurt, herbed ricotta Sat 6PM to Late walnut graham crust topped cheese topped with fresh cucumber, butter leaf Sun & Holidays closed with sea salted caramel and $$ candied walnuts 15 CALGARY

D18 Menu Sampler With 14 locations in Western Canada, tillas are filled with southwestern spiced there is sure to be a location close by. haddock, avocado, Sriracha mayo, cilan- SE19 Mango Quesadilla • Mango chipotle Brewing their own beer since the ‘80s, tro and a little pico de gallo on the side. spiced chicken, tex mex cheese, Brewster’s touts themselves as being the If your’e hungry you can order a third. artichoke hearts, spinach and originators of craft beer in Calgary. Each NW20 banana peppers. Served with fresh beer is handcrafted using only the fin- You may not expect to find this on a guacamole and mango salsa est ingredients and produced in small brewpub menu, but Gurvinder’s Butter Chicken Wings • Choice of: Buffalo batches so they’re always fresh. Chicken is an impressive full flavoured SE21 BBQ, Sweet chili, Hot honey garlic, dish. Large chunks of delicate white meat Honey garlic, Bow Valley BBQ, Hot, They are all priced identically, so there bathed in a creamy tomato curry sauce Salt & pepper is no barrier to experimenting with beer and served over basmati rice with hot SE22 Buffalo Chicken Wrap • Crispy types that you haven’t tried before. They grilled naan. chicken, hot sauce, peppercorn have a rotational selection of brews, a We couldn’t resist two of our favorites ranch, mixed cheese, carrot, great way to find your favorite is with offered in one dish, the Mac & Meatloaf. lettuce and tomato in a salsa the sample tray where you choose five, BBQ bacon wrapped meatloaf nestled tortilla five oz. glasses. We especially enjoyed atop a generous portion of creamy bacon Calamari • Crispy, roasted jalpenos the Hawaiian Coconut Porter. Cola flavored mac and cheese drizzled with and Cajun remoulade hued with a caramel, nutty, brown sugar tangy Bow Valley BBQ sauce. Maple Bacon Bison Burger • Alberta fragrance finishing with a light coconut flavor and gentle sweetness. Another Bison patty, bacon marmalade, Of honorable mention is the Peppercorn favorite was the Watermelon Wheat Ale. maple BBQ Sauce, smoked Gouda, Flat Iron Steak. Seven ounces of tender Of medium weight, with the essence of crispy onion ring, green leaf lettuce Sterling Silver Sirloin cooked to order watermelon this crisp wheat malt deliv- with horseradish mashed potatoes, real ers. We found the service to be exem- Brewsters home style mashed potatoes with a kick, plary all evening, with our server proving See above for locations fresh and crisp seasonal vegetables ladled to be very knowledgeable about both the Calgary with an indulgent thick green peppercorn food and the brews. www.brewsters.ca sauce. This restaurant’s diverse menu and For starters the Fish Tacos are an excel- inventive selection of brews is sure to sat- Hours vary by season/location lent choice. Two lightly grilled flour tor- isfy the brewmonger and food lover. $$ 16 CALGARY

D23 Leading the way in the artisan pizza resemble flatbreads, being very thin, Menu Sampler craze in Calgary may well be this new crispy, and rectangular, very pleasing to concept in pubs, and they list themselves the eye as well as the palate. Served on a BBQ Beer Ribs • Beer & apple butter as a Craft Beer Pizza Bar. Owned by the two-tier rack and cut into strips rather BBQ sauce, green apple, beer Brewster’s Group, they bring a deep and than wedges, they are interesting blends mustard long understanding of the Canadian beer to say the least. When was the last time Smoked Meatwich • Montreal market to Calgary. you had figs on your pizza? smoked meat, white cheddar, parmesan, cream cheese, arugula While the strategically located wides- Try the Blazing Saddle: slightly tart and on a French roll creen TVs ensure you won’t miss a min- a little spicy, loaded with blackened steak, Junior Boy Pizza • Prosciutto, grilled ute of your favourite sport, what really bacon, banana peppers, crispy onions, pineapple, roasted jalapeños, and readily distinguishes this interesting Cajun remoulade, seasoned arugula and smoked cheddar, maple syrup, drinkery is the Arrivals/Departures type drizzled with a horseradish aioli. The marinara sauce boards announcing the current beers Armin, a vegetarian option, was one of Crab Cake Louis • Grilled crab cakes, available on tap and in a bottle. Listing the best this reviewer has ever had! No red wine viniagrette, mixed greens, an arrival date, estimated departure date, traditional unimaginative handful-of- cucumber, grape tomatoes, sun alcoholic percentage and price, they veggies-and-some-pineapple for them! dried cranberries, mango salsa, refresh frequently to reflect current brews With sundried tomatoes, spinach, arti- basil aioli on tap and show a variety of information. choke hearts, carrot, toasted pine nuts, Revolution Ice Cream Sandwich • fontina, mozzarella, roasted tomato and Chocolate chip cookies, espresso We also took the opportunity to sample basil pesto, and a balsamic glaze, there flake gelato, peppermint whipped their compact but well thought through is nothing traditional about this! Very, cream menu. The Bavarian Pretzels are slath- very distinctive and delightful, it was our ered in butter and served piping hot on Beer Revolution favourite pizza of the night. 1080 8 Street SW an epicurean™ cutting board along with Calgary a mild mustard aioli dipping sauce. They But it’s not just the ingredients that make 403.264.2739 did not disappoint. their pizza so good! It’s the double 00 www.beerrevolution.ca flour, the care, the innovation, the qual- Cooked in a two-level stone oven, their ity and the presentation that fuels the Hours vary seasonally olive-oil baked pizzas more closely revolution! $$ 17 CALGARY

D24 The concept is lively and invit- imported straight from Italy. tomatoes with every spoonful. Menu Sampler ing. Choose a seat, leisurely You may not think this makes If you’re now almost full, you SE25 peruse the menu and then a difference, but it is very Prosciutto Wrapped order at the counter when apparent in the quality. The can always order the personal Mozzarella Balls • Fresh you are ready, thus relieving tomato sauce tastes light and pizza with side, but we chose mozzarella wrapped the pressure of “hurry up and fresh, almost vine-picked, and the regular size serving. One with prosciutto, baked in order.” Once your initial order the dough is hand-stretched test of a great pizza is to order Campania tomato sauce, is in, you have full table service. and cooked in a 900°F oven, Napoli’s most famous, the fresh basil, pecorino creating a thin, light and Margherita, so we decided romano, flatbread Famoso’s mission statement is chewy crust. to try it here: fresh mozza- Margherita Pizza • Fresh to offer great quality food and rella, fresh basil and Pecorino mozzarella, fresh basil, wine at a reasonable price and We began with the Tapenade Romano cheese, made to a pecorino romano, extra they stay true to their word. Trio, three very bold and dis- recipe dating back 2,000 years. virgin olive oil tinct blends. The Bruschetta, But this dish is all about the Vesuvio Pizza • Spicy Both the ‘00’ Caputo flour large chunks of fresh tomato sauce which is beautifully com- soppressata (salami), and Campania tomatoes are and whole basil leaves distin- plimented by the cheeses, and cracked chili pepper guished this dish but did the freshness made it excep- Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria The Sophia Loren • Extra not diminish the flavour of tional. With so many other Downtown: virgin olive oil, garlic, the roasted Kalamata olive unique combinations on offer #105, 2303 4th Street SW oregano, roasted or the roasted artichoke we have to return. 403.455.3839 vegetables-red pepper, tapenades, all distinctively zucchini, mushrooms, Daily 11 am - 11 pm Save room for dessert! Believe flavourful. onions-topped with melted it or not the Tiramisu is provolone and pesto ricotta McKenzie Towne: We also loved the Fire- brought all the way from cheese 5 High Street SE Roasted Tomato Bisque. Milan. Mascarpone cream on 587.352.5566 getarian Nutella Pizza • Our authentic Ve House-made from scratch, a lady finger base drenched pizza crust smothered in Calgary Friendly sprinkled with feta cheese, with espresso and topped Nutella hazelnut/chocolate www.famoso.ca fresh basil and served with with waves of mascarpone and spread, folded into a Sun-Thu 11 am - 11 pm flatbread, this reveals the dusted with cocoa. Not to be calzone, cut into strips, & Fri-Sat 11 am - 12 am quality of the imported missed! $$ served with whipped cream 18 CALGARY

NE26 Walking through the front Chef/Owner Mauro Martina to detail shows on the plate Menu Sampler door, you are immediately takes pride in sourcing the best and enriches the tongue. struck by the cheery, well-lit ingredients from next door Gold Digga • Poached eggs, interior. Dominated by bright to internationally, and push- The light and fluffy Belgian herb potatoes, Quebec pastels, the décor is reminis- ing the envelope. Passionate Waffles are delightful enough cheese curds, crisp pork cent of ’60s diners without and inventive, he puts a lot of to eat on their own, but the belly, black truffles, brown being overly retro. A commu- thought into each recipe and addition of butter and genuine butter hollandaise nal table runs down the center his dishes are flavour forward. Quebecois maple syrup make GoNE BaNAnAS • Banana of the room for those looking Where else at a breakfast des- a perfect topping to a fantastic bread French toast, to make new friends, while tination do you find truffle, food group. These are better roasted banana gelato, booths and benches line the foie gras, lobster, duck, strip waffles than we can make at salted caramel ganache walls. loin steak, cod, salmon, chick- home! Münchner Meatloaf • Eggs en, pork, and multiple types sunny side up, sauerkraut, On a street curiously crowded The large menu has so many of bacon and sausage on your bacon lardons, crisp with breakfast destinations, items we can only summarize breakfast menu? potatoes, smoked mustard, OEB stands out for its innova- categories instead of dishes. choice of bread tive offerings, presentations, From the towering Croque The Egg, Ham, Shrooms & French Toast Trifle • Meyer beverages and ambience. Well Madame to their trademarked Cheese Crêpe is draped in a lemon curd, seasonal fresh worth a visit, you won’t go just Box’d Poutines it displays a subtle and delicious brown berries, pistachio, torched once! cheerful whimsicality to match butter Hollandaise that may Swiss Meringue the cheerful décor. have a hint of Dijon mus- Burrata Panino • Fior di tard. However, any egg Latte mozzarella, crisp Those categories? Cracked dish is only as good as the lettuce, vine ripe tomatoes, eggs, bennies, scrambles, OEB Breakfast Co. eggs used to make it, and black truffle crepes, sandwiches, burgers, a 824 Edmonton Trail NE here the ingredients really Breakfast in Tuscany • Two light section, waffles and such, 403.278.3447 shine. With their own flock poached eggs, sun-dried smoothies, juices, poutines Calgary of free-run chickens, OEB cherry tomatoes, smoked and of course their signature www.eatoeb.com controls the source of their prosciutto, stone baked herbed potatoes cooked in large, dark-yolked, Omega- Daily 7 am - 3 pm rye, herb potatoes, fresh duck fat. 3 rich eggs. The attention $$ fruit 19 CALGARY

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D27 Situated on trendy 17 Ave, Manies’ When you’re in the mood for Greek we Menu Sampler popularity has not subsided over 25 recommend the calamari, lightly breaded years! They offer an excellent variety of and served with their own house Saganaki Flambé Opa • Melted traditional Greek specialties as well as made Tzatziki sauce. The Mixed Grill kefalotyri cheese flamed with brandy Manies signature pizzas. Always fresh for two is outstanding. Lamb chops, tableside and hot out of the oven with lots of Spanakopita (spinach pie), Dolmadakia Calamari • Classic Greek Island style cheese and plenty of toppings. They (stuffed vine leaves), Keftedes (Greek served with tzatziki, red and green make you want to come back again and meatballs), beef and chicken souvlakis, onions and lemon again. potatoes, rice and salad. Paidakia (Lamb Chops) • Alberta-fresh Don’t forget to try the baked spaghetti, With so many good items to choose Spring lamb chops charbroiled with one of our favourites. This simple, from you can be assured that at Manies lemon and herbs hearty dish is piled high with fresh you don’t leave hungry! The Ultimate Greek Souvlaki • Your pasta, topped with meat sauce and choice of beef, chicken or lamb baked to a finish with lots of ooey, gooey skewers served with rice pilaf, lemon mozzarella. roast potatoes and fresh vegetables Tiger Prawns • Pan fried in lemon garlic sauce Manies Specialty Pizzas • 25 distinctive varieties or create your own Baklava • Phyllo pastry layered with Manies Pizzeria & Greek Cuisine cinnamon laced with sweet syrup 819 - 17th Ave SW Calgary 403.228.9207 www.manies.ca getarian Ve Daily 11 am - Midnight Friendly Delivery F-Sat to 5 am, Sun-Thu to 3 am $$-$$$ 20 CALGARY

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Tortilla Soup • Hearty rich broth, chicken, onion, cilantro, topped with cheese, sour cream, avocado & tortilla strips Burrito Mexicano • Flour tortilla rolled up with rice, beans and your choice of meat, topped with pico de gallo, sour cream, green & red salsa Fish Tacos • Basa fillet, lightly breaded and fried, cut and served on 3 soft corn tortillas with jalapeño- mayo, lettuce, guacamole & fresh salsa Chile Relleno • Large poblano pepper, filled with ground beef, beans and vegetables, smothered in mild salsa and melted cheese

No longer the new guy on the shrimp sautéed in garlic but- block, this now well established ter and pico de gallo, Mexican restaurant is the go-to destina- rice, beans and cheese all rolled tion for quality Mexican cuisine up in a large flour tortilla then on 17th Ave. presented with fresh guacamole and their house made tortilla The atmosphere is bright and chips. A dish we would order cheerful, the menu is taqueria again and again. style and heat is the theme, but not too spicy, just enough to For fans of rich aromatic sauces bring out the subtle flavours try the Enmoladas. Three corn and the chef ’s originality. tortillas filled with tender With culinary chefs trained seasoned chicken then topped in Mexico City this family- with a dark rich slightly spicy D28 owned business brings a more Mole sauce, finished with onion authentic feel to what we here rounds, feta cheese and sesame in Canada think of as typical seeds. The rich cocoa and chili Mexican food. flavours in the sauce are evident and the spice is just right. Sided The Guacamole is always made with Chilito’s special Mexican fresh and is perfect as a starter Rice. or to accompany your meal. Served with warm tortilla chips This is the type of restaurant for dipping, we like to load it where you can’t help but have a on everything. great time. The atmosphere is lively, the portions are generous Being a Taqueria makes trying and the margaritas and tequilas the tacos a must and they offer are aplenty. a little something for everyone: shredded beef, marinated pork, They have become a popular chorizo, fish, chicken, shrimp destination for Mexican Brunch and even vegetarian. Our served daily from 11-3 with favourite is the Stampede Taco. lots of traditional and delicious Marinated Beef strips grilled choices. with mozzarella Los Chilitos Taco & Tequila House cheese and topped 1309 - 17 Ave SW with caramelized egetarian Calgary onions, pico de gallo V Friendly 403.228.5528 and a tangy mango www.loschilitos.ca chipotle sauce.

A nice twist on a Sun-Thu 11 am - 10 pm Check out Los Chilitos Taqueria, located in the food court of the F-Sat 11 am - close Calgary Farmer’s Market, 510 - 77th Ave SE. We offer Mexican Breakfast, classic is the Shrimp Enchiladas, Fajitas, Fish Tacos & more! Burrito. Lots of tender Brunch Daily 11 am - 3 pm $$ 21 CALGARY

If you’re in the mood for break- Red’s is also getting quite a rep- fast, Red’s Diner is the place to utation for their Eggs Benedict go! creations, one of their biggest sellers. Located in the trendy and popu- lar 4th Street and 17th Avenue The ranchero egg wrap has SW area, Red’s is a welcome a nice, spicy kick to it, with cornerstone to this bustling chopped jalapeño joining the restaurant district of Calgary. black beans, jack cheese and Already well-supplied with green onion-infused scrambled pubs and high-end restaurants, egg inside a flour tortilla. Served a feisty diner is just what was with a healthy helping of sides, needed. this is a more than satisfying meal. Targeting the breakfast, brunch and lunch crowd, this bright and The buckwheat pancakes are cheerful eatery has eye-catching not your father’s pancakes. A art on the wall (and outside!). rich brown all the way through, They offer all-day breakfast the buckwheat combines with for the discerning in a clean, buttermilk surprisingly well to modern style with great food create a pancake experience you prepared in-house from scratch, most likely won’t have at home. with friendly staff and “bottom- But you’d like to! less” coffee cups. Lunchtime offerings include One of our favourites (on the fresh and innovative salads with traditional side of the scale) is house dressings, bacon wrapped the Prairie Breakfast Plate. Two meatloaf with mushrooms and eggs cooked to your liking with red wine gravy, fabulous freshly D29 homemade potato cheddar per- prepared burgers, an authentic ogies, Rocky’s Kielbasa and sour poutine, and even grilled cheese! cream, sided with Red’s potatoes and toast. Now that’s a meal!

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Red’s Big Breakfast • 3 eggs your way with a pancake, bacon, and breakfast sausage Pacific Famous Benedict • Poached salmon, red onions and capers served on a toasted English muffin with house-made hollandaise sauce Steak and Eggs • Char-broiled 6 oz AAA steak and 2 eggs served with tomato slices Southwestern Omlette • Three eggs, sausage, red peppers, green onions, jack cheese and salsa Red Quinoa • Served with maple-roasted almonds, pumpkin seeds and milk (Vegan when ordered with soy milk) Short Rib Hash & Eggs • Beef short rib potato hash with onions, peppers and 2 eggs your way

Red’s Diner 1415 - 4th Street SW egetarian Calgary V Friendly 403.266-3448 www.redsdiner.com

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Yorkshire Minis • 5 mini Yorkshire pudding pastries, stuffed with prime rib and topped with a dollop of horseradish mayo, served Au Jus for dipping Grilled Shrimp Thai Salad • Nested crunchy pasta noodles covering mixed greens, mandarin orange slices and diced tomato, topped with pan fried Tiger prawns, and drizzled with Thai dressing Three Cheese Burger • Sharp Canadian cheddar, mozzarella and Mornay cheese sauce. Green leaf lettuce, sliced tomato, Spanish onion, pickle and mayo, served with your choice of tossed salad, fries, roast potatoes, mashed potatoes, Caesar salad or soup of the day Toasted West Coast S.B.L.T. • A west coast twist on the classic B.L.T. - grilled large shrimp, hickory bacon, green leaf lettuce and sliced tomato, toasted ciabatta bun, spread with wasabi mayo

This is one of South Calgary’s Made of top grade beef chuck, most popular pubs and one of bacon wrapped and flavoured the longest-running hotspots with Jack Daniels BBQ sauce since 1992, with a comfortable and smothered with gravy, 20Anniversaryth outdoor patio that catches the served with garlic mashed pota- sun until sunset. Outdoor heat- toes and cranberry relish, this is ers extend the patio season well a dish not to be missed. into Fall. Friday features DJs and dancing, S30 They offer a pub atmosphere and Saturday night the Black Est. E1s9t9. 21992 with an ever-evolving menu of Swan becomes a high-energy Anniversary great snacks, traditional pub dance bar. The bar is packed on Anniversary fare and world cuisine. They are Wing Wednesday for some of 202t0htEditionh Edition proud of their huge selection of the best wings in town. imported and domestic beers Featuring our famous... and have some of the best pub With lunch specials every day of Featuring our famous... the week, there’s no reason not $1 Mini$1 Mini Yorkie Yor Mondakie Mondays ys fare in Calgary. $1 Taco$1 T Tuesdaaco Tuesdays ys to come here in the middle of $.22 $.22 Wing W Wingednesda Wednesdays ys The menu is loaded with what the day, too. $7.50$7 St.50eak St Sandwhicheak Sandwhich Frida Fyridas ys they call comfort food, a pleth- ora of choices sure to satisfy Cr eativ Creative Menue Menu any time of day. For starters we P atio Patio loved the Yorkshire Minis. Five CasualCasual Atmospher Atmosphere e pastries stuffed with prime rib, Dar Darts, Pts,ool, Pool, Games Games topped with horseradish mayo Spor Sports ts served au jus for dipping, You W eek Wendeekend D.J’ D.J’s s can’t go wrong with this choice. W eek Wendeekend Brunch Brunch And the Diner-licous burger F un F &un F r &iendl Friendly y was very hearty. Also known as the one eyed cheeseburger. 1/3 1045510455 SouthportE s Southportt. 1992 Rd Rd SW SW pound topped with an over easy Along Macleod Trail fried egg, grilled ham slices, AlongAnniversary Macleod Trail cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, Black Swan Ale House Ltd. 2403-271-87760t403-271-8776h Edition mayo, pickle and Spanish 10455 Southport Road SW onion. Wow! Calgary 403.271.8776 Featuring our famous... In keeping with the comfort $1 Mini Yorkie Mondays food theme the Jack Daniels Daily 11 am - 2 am $1 Taco Tuesdays Meat loaf was next on the list. $.22 Wing Wednesdays $-$$ $7.50 Steak Sandwhich Fridays 23 Creative Menu Patio Casual Atmosphere Darts, Pool, Games Sports Weekend D.J’s Weekend Brunch Fun & Friendly 10455 Southport Rd SW Along Macleod Trail 403-271-8776 CALGARY

cookhouse dancehall nightclub live music mechanical bull S31 Menu Sampler Calgary’s original country bar succulent steaks and fall off the and Calgary’s favourite Stampede bone ribs, with helpings as big as hotspot, the Ranchman’s has been the Alberta sky. With daily spe- Stampede Beef on a Bun • Our famous brisket marinated for 24 hours, smoked a Calgary landmark for over 40 cials and a classic Western menu, and tossed in Ranchman’s own BBQ years. They say a visit to Calgary there’s always something yummy Sauce isn’t complete without a visit to to be had. To start we suggest you New York Strip Steak • 10oz. AAA+ Alberta the Ranchmans. try the Dry Garlic Ribs, a pound of savoury bone-in pork mini ribs Beef steak Today the 1,100 seat dance hall Texas Beef Ribs • Big meaty prime rib tossed in light soya sauce and fin- hosts top country bands and ished with kosher salt. Try their bones marinated and smoked before performers, with Calgary’s larg- drenching in Ranchman’s own BBQ sauce beef ribs, four big meaty prime rib est dance floor for kicking up bones, brushed with BBQ sauce Chicken Fried Steak • Hand breaded steak, your heels. A “museum of rodeo deep fried with creamy bacon gravy and and slowly baked, tender and photographs & memorabilia” dis- juicy. This is full service Cowboy string onions plays over 90 Trophy saddles of The Chicken Inn’s Southern Fried Chicken • fare with Grade AAA Alberta Canadian and World Champion beef, ribs & chicken. Prepared with Mrs. Sneeds special recipe pro rodeo cowboys. It’s where the and pan fried to perfection REAL cowboys hang their hats! And for all your boot-scootin’ They are also the official hospi- needs there’s live Rockin’ Country tality location of the Canadian entertainment Thursday, Friday Professional Rodeo Association. & Saturday. Take the 8 Second Pool tables and a great western Challenge on their Mechanical Ranchman’s Cookhouse and Dancehall Inc. atmosphere help explain why this Bull! Be a part of the legend and 9615 Macleod Tr S has been a Calgary classic for so taste the Stampede all year long. Calgary long. An experience not to be 403.253.1100 missed! www.ranchmans.com Inviting you to “come for dinner – stay for the night!” they specialize M-Sat 5 pm - 2 am in Alberta Deep Pit BBQ Beef, $$ 24 CALGARY

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D32 There’s a little taste of Texas watering and lip smacking rec- most beautiful and best tasting Menu Sampler right in your own backyard, and ipe. Served with their famous chicken we’ve had. Smoked for good eatin’ doesn’t get any bet- house made Whiskey BBQ a shorter time than the beef to Pulled Pork Poutine • ter than here. This roadhouse sauce for dipping; unique, aro- cure the more delicate meat, it A signature dish where style eatery raises the roof with matic and tangy, a real mastery has deep smoky flavor, moist we butcher a Quebec their low and slow apple wood of spice. Check these out! with a crispy skin: we chose classic smokin’ BBQ capturing over- the Chipotle BBQ sauce for Catfish Po Boy • Grilled, In our opinion there is no bet- the-top house-made signature dipping. Can’t decide? Try the blackened and dressed ter way to master BBQ than rubs, mops and dipping sauces Two Meat Platter. Choose from with aioli, slaw, using fresh, top quality meats made especially for chicken, pork ribs, brisket, pulled pork lettuce, tomato and a pork and beef. Their “secret” and slowly smoking them at or chicken then add two sides wedge of fresh lemon recipes really blow away the low temperatures. The fall-apart and you’ve got a little taste of Macaroni ‘N Cheese competition. goodness of their delicious meat heaven. The bacon wrapped • White cheddar, is worth every hour and evident corn cob and the smoked ched- smoked cheddar n’ You won’t believe what the in their 14 hour slow smoked dar grits really stood up and blue cheese, add Smoked ‘n’ Rubbed Kansas beef brisket. A copious serving finished us off. Delicious and pulled pork, chicken or City pork ribs will do to your of beef, this brisket has a thick savoury the sides are so good double smoked bacon taste buds! Lean, crispy yet fall seasoned bark and is juicy and you might want them as a meal. Palomino Fat Ass off the bone all in one mouth tender inside; ours was sided Platter (for 4) • with the most ridiculously fan- At the Palomino the pitmas- Palomino Smokehouse A bit of everything – tastic garlic fries, cooked crispy ters have found a way into our 109 7th Avenue SW Applewood smoked and served up with raw garlic hearts with their slow smoky Calgary pork, Alberta beef bits. Better make sure your goodness. Your inner cowboy 403.532.1911 brisket, Kansas City partner has some! will hoot ‘n’ holler to their www.thepalomino.ca ribs, smoked chicken, music: a great assortment of Palomino slaw, black How can you improve on per- country, rock, garage rock, M-Thu 11 am - 1 am eyed peas, fries, fection? Maybe you can’t, but rockabilly and more; as well as F 11 am - 2 am smoked cheddar grits, you are sure to equally love the to their live bands Friday and Sat 10:30 am - 2 am bacon wrapped corn, BBQ smoked chicken. We’ve Saturday nights. Sun 10:30 am - Late declared it to be some of the mash and Jack Daniels $$ apples 25 CALGARY Double Eagle

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C48 Menu Sampler Just one block off main street you’ll find one signature Mo’ Rockin’ Molasses Lamb of Canmore’s most “hip” dining destinations. Curry. Tender chunks of roasted lamb in House Smoked Maple Zona’s giant patio offers majestic mountain an aromatic tomato-based curry and exotic Salmon and Artichoke views and their interior is made of hand hewn spices with just enough zing and served with Cream Cheese Dip • With log beams, tile and glass. Unique art pieces apple mint chutney and jasmine rice. This Zona’s zesty baked pita designed by the owner himself contribute to dish has been on the menu since day one! chips the eclectic atmosphere. Chicken-Coconut-Lime- The ribs are perfect. Fall off the bone, baby Lasagna • Creamy layers The dishes are inventive yet familiar. Their back pork ribs basted in a slightly spicy black of roast chicken, lime focus is on originality in flavours and spice, currant-Wild Turkey bourbon glaze, served leaf infused coconut milk and the menu seems to be constantly evolving. with jasmine rice and vegetables. The rice sauce, ricotta and cottage Chef Chris uses his considerable talent is flavoured with Indian spices for a very cheese, baked with a cap to continually develop new dishes. There distinct and delicious flavour. No soy sauce of swiss and mozzarella doesn’t seem to be a Canmorite that wouldn’t needed. cheese recommend Zona’s as one of the only places Copper Door Salmon • in town that always seems to have something Zona‘s is famous for their impromptu parties Baked in Canadian Club going on, from hanging out on the patio to and live performances, check their website whiskey, organic maple open mic night and their famous Zed night. for upcoming events and watch for their new syrup & soy sauce, topped look and brand new menu coming soon! with tarragon-chili butter For starters we recommend the Baked and served with jasmine Mushroom Caps. Unlike anything else we rice and chef’s veggies have tasted, these are stuffed with roasted Zona’s Late Night Bistro Pomegranate Glazed eggplant, garlic, parmesan and sherry- 710 - 9th Street (Walk of Champions) Chicken Supreme • Stuffed soaked sun dried grapes, then baked in a Canmore with goat cheese, roasted grainy mustard sauce and served piping 403.609.2000 garlic, cilantro, sundried hot. www.zonascanmore.com tomatoes, with mashed potatoes and chef’s Although the menu changes regularly Dinner 5:30 - 9:30 pm veggies with Chef ’s flair and originality, a Closed Monday steadfast favourite entrée is their $$ 37 CANMORE

Our top quality Mexican fi ne cuisine is what makes us unique. We use only natural and the freshest of ingredients, and all our salsas and menu items selection are artisanal handmade. — Chef José Castillo

“One of the Top Ten restaurants outside of Calgary” — John Gilchrist C49 There is a lot more to Mexican cuisine than generous assortment of cooked chilis, nuts, Menu Sampler just tortillas slathered with hot sauce and seeds and fruits, combined into a purée to be cheese, and chef José and his wife Laura are used over chicken meat and fish. One excel- Charro Negro • Two fried eggs, determined to bring some of the delicacies lent example is the Cochinita Pibil, a tradi- crispy corn tortillas, delicate of Mexican high cuisine to Calgarians and tional Mayan recipe. Roasted pork tender crema conde sauce, sour the Bow Valley. Their style is fine traditional loin seared to crisp and very tender, ladled cream, goat feta, homemade Mexican, a fusion of Spanish and indige- with Achiote, a traditional Mayan salsa with traditional Oaxaca sauce nous, flavourful, not spicy, and you can order a smoky citrus flavour. Tacos de Pescado • Three the heat level you want. Everything is made tortillas filled with crusted fresh in house and they import most of their Another example of these exceptional com- Basa fish, garlic aioli, black ingredients from Mexico right down to their binations is the Enmoladas. Chicken breast beans and lettuce with organic Mexican coffee. rolled in house made corn tortillas dipped guacamole and fresh Mexican in mole rojo sauce, a mixture of chilies secos salsa If you are looking for spicy we recommend and dark chocolate, topped with sesame Halibut ala Veracruz • Poached the Patatas Salvajes, served with a garlic seeds, goat feta and raw onions. fresh halibut fillet, dipped aioli, perfect for sharing. And the Ceviche in delicious salsa Veracruz Mazatlan is made to order with fresh fish, One of the most interesting desserts we have encountered was the mango mousse. Mango with olives, capers and fresh salsa and fresh squeezed lime, topped with tomato, served with sautéed tantalizing house made guacamole. purée center wrapped in a light merengue is topped with sliced strawberries and a rasp- season vegetables, rice and house made corn tortillas on Many of their colourful sauces combine a berry, mango coulis. The perfect end. the side Aroma Café 90% of the menu is gluten free and there Sopa De Mariscose • Clams, 837 Main Street are many vegetarian options. Don’t miss mussels, calamari, basa, Canmore their oh-so-popular breakfast specialties shrimp and baby scallops in 403.675.9913 that you would need to travel to Mexico to chipotle sauce www.aromamexicanrestaurant.com find. Celiac getarian Ve M-F 10:30 am - 3:30 pm, 5 - 10 pm Friendly Friendly Weekends 8 am - 3:30 pm, 5 - 10 pm $$ 38 CANMORE

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B56 In today’s Dining “scene” if you will, there are subtle lighting and the valley beyond, and Menu Sampler few experiences that match this 5-diamond finally to your reserved table. Even in dark- restaurant. Here is an evening of pure plea- ness the view was breathtaking. Sea Urchin Velouté • Spot sure where you are transported to an era of Prawn, Samphire, Fennel, gracious living and impeccable standards. Once comfortably seated the maître d’ Cucumber appears to greet you and inquire after any Angus Beef Ribeye • Boudin The mandate of the friendly knowledgeable special dining requirements, as well as to Noir, Fig, Wild Mushroom, staff seems to be to take all the guesswork introduce you to the many staff at your Bone Marrow out, and pack all the enjoyment and relax- disposal. He then uses his personal wit and Brome Lake Duck with ation one can get into a single seating. Right charm to transition the evening to dinner, Chocolate • Pomegranate, from the start they make you feel welcome, leaving you with your sommelier who, armed Gingerbread Gnocchi, Pickled everyone knows your name and is eager to with a rolling trolley, details the current wine Turnip make your stay as comfortable as possible. features. If you would like something particu- European Sea Bass • Veal lar the vast wine bible is already at the table Sweetbreads, Butternut You immediately feel special as you enter and for your perusal. Or order the wine pairing: Squash, Watercress, Apple are smoothly escorted past the spectacular carefully chosen to match. Kulfi with Mango • Date, Passion wine cellar (one of two), through the elegant Fruit, Coconut Yoghurt dining rooms lined with rich dark woods and From here on in your only requirement is to filled with elegant furniture overlooking the choose from the 3-course up to 10-course beautifully lit courtyard with glowing fire and Grande Degustation menu, and to relax and enjoy the pampering. Everything presented is Eden of the highest quality and as pleasing to the The Rimrock Resort Hotel eye as on the palate. When we reluctantly left 300 Mountain Avenue we were presented with a personal note from Banff the staff and a lovely gift to remember our 403.762.1848 experience by. Our taste buds anticipate with www.rimrockresort.com relish our next visit. A night to remember. Reservations required. Closed M-Tue getarian Ve $$$$ Friendly 42 BANFF

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B57 Menu Sampler There are two Keg’s in Banff, one You can’t go wrong with the Keg Classic downtown and the other located in the dinners. Ours was the 12 oz. New York Crab, Parmesan & Spinach Dip Caribou Hotel. Both locations offer Classic served with a side salad, veg- B58 • Crab, aged Parmesan and their own unique ambience and share etables and sautéed mushrooms. Tender spinach, with crispy chips a wonderful combination of seating to and juicy, grilled to perfection, nothing Tempura Snap Peas & accommodate any group, size, formal compares to a steak grilled just right. Asparagus • Lightly battered and informal party. Although steak is and served with a soy dipping the theme the menu is large and offers Both locations have popular lounges sauce plenty of choices to suit most any palate. and we love the “Keg size” drinks. When Filet Mignon • Tenderloin you’re craving a great meal in a comfort- wrapped in applewood smoked The salads are always fresh and crispy, able, casual atmosphere, the Keg is cer- bacon we chose the Keg Caesar. A large bowl tainly a place to visit! Zesty Salmon • A grilled fillet of fresh greens topped with house made basted with a sweet and mildly croutons and slivers of aged Parmesan spicy sauce. Chili mayonnaise tossed with the Keg’s special blend of Creole Chicken • Shrimp and creamy Caesar dressing. Add a lemon scallops sautéed in Creole wedge to bring out the flavor! The Keg Steakhouse & Bar seasonings and served over The crab cakes are a sure bet. Loaded www.bestofbanff.com grilled chicken with sweet Jonah and lump Dungeness crab hand formed with just enough Downtown Banff breading to keep them together and 117 Banff Ave served with a dill caper mayo. 403.760.3030 Daily 4 pm - 10 pm Seafood still being on our mind we chose the king crab legs. A full pound of Banff Caribou Lodge steamed Alaskan king served with hot 521 Banff Ave drawn butter and your choice of starch. 403.762.4442 We added on the steamed fresh aspara- Daily 6:30 am - 10:30 pm gus to complement our meal. $$-$$$

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SmokeHouse Menu Check out tonights’ Live Music entertainment Karaoke Comedy Nights Dancing Lessons wildbillsbanff.com

Must be 18+ ID required  201 Banff Ave. 2nd Floor  Banff  403-762-0333 B59 This is a full-service Western themed It is hard to decide what to order from Menu Sampler restaurant and saloon named after the their extensive menu. For starters the famous Banff area cowboy ‘Wild Bill Porch Swing Corn Fritters and the Tumbleweed Onions • Crispy Peyto,’ featuring live bands, a large dance Campfire Cheese Pâté are excellent tumbleweeds of thin sliced sweet floor, big screen TVs and three patios choices. The fritters are filled with sweet onions lightly breaded and deep- with majestic mountain views. peaches and cream corn and the cheese fried, cumin blue cheese dipper pâté of four cheeses has a very interesting BBQ Nachos • Crispy tortilla chips Entertainment varies throughout the smoky flavour thanks to the addition of with house baked beans, spicy week from mountain movie premiers the house-smoked Gouda. banana peppers, black olives, crisp to line dancing to comedy nights and green onion and loads of gooey Karaoke but the weekends are always Sink your teeth into the tender, smoked, cheese, BBQ sour cream and a side country bands. The night we visited the Flinstone-sized Turkey Drumstick served of salsa floor was packed for the line dancing les- with turkey gravy for dipping, the house BBQ Pulled Pork • Braised low ’n’ sons. Everyone always has a great time! slaw, cornbread and your favourite fixin’. slow in smoky Bourbon BBQ sauce What a meal! piled high on a country loaf, topped The food is good and the portions hearty. with crisp homemade slaw Their menu style is smokehouse BBQ, Then there is the Bill’s Hickory Smoked The Smokehouse Burger • ‘AAA’ and they even have their own in-house Brisket. We ordered the Bronco Size. ground chuck blended with double- smoker! Slow cooked for over 15 hours, thick smoked bacon with smoky corn slices of tender beef are served with Bill’s relish, BBQ sauce, grilled red BBQ sauce for dipping. The sauce offers a pepper, lettuce and pickle smoky, spicy zing. Just like going to a big Sausage Slider Dawgs • Three unique Wild Bill’s Legendary Saloon ol’ barbeque at Uncle Jack’s. 201 Banff Ave sausage sliders in soft pretzel buns Banff Whether for the good food or the good - Bratwurst, Kielbasa and Italian 403.762.0333 times, this is still the most fun you can varieties with caramelized onion, www.wildbillsbanff.com have with your boots on! honey mustard, horseradish Low ‘n’ Slow Beef Ribs • Country Daily 11 am - 2 am gravy, grilled sweet corn, baby No minors potatoes $$-$$$ 44 BANFF

Besides our delicious “fall off the bone” ribs our feature menu includes slow roasted juicy Prime Rib, Certified Angus Beef Steaks, succulent Seafood and more 138 Banff Ave • 760-8540 (Mount Royal Hotel) Also visit our locations in Calgary, Lethbridge & Medicine Hat, Alberta B60 Menu Sampler We love to visit this family style restaurant sides, ours was a nicely seasoned rice pilaf where we sit at the window overlooking with the seasonal vegetables. The subtle Fire-Kissed Peach & Southern bustling Banff Ave in the large comfortable flavours are tantalizing and the portion large Chicken • Hand-breaded booths and enjoy the view! The friendly enough to satisfy. southern-style chicken strips, efficient staff can accommodate your group sweet grilled peaches, fresh of any size and the extensive menu is loaded The prime rib is also a wonderful choice, we greens, drizzled in balsamic with selections for every palate. ordered the Tony’s cut. A giant slab of ten- fig dressing der, juicy, slow cooked Certified Angus beef Beef Short Rib • Braised and The steak and mushroom flatbread is a done rare just as we ordered it and served grilled, Cabernet demi-glace, great starter. Thin, crispy flat bread topped with horseradish and a delicious jus for dip- fire roasted vegetables, with grilled beef tenderloin and wild mush- ping, and your choice of sides. Ours were mashed potatoes rooms, red peppers, chives, Havarti cheese, the garlic mashed potatoes and ranch style Filet Medallions • Three filet blue cheese crumble and a creamy horserad- beans. Available only after 4 pm. ish sauce. medallions each topped with For dessert we recommend the Mini one of our three gourmet All of the steaks are fresh centre-cut Dessert selection. Choose from a variety of toppings Certified Angus Beef and the NY Strip or mini desserts and toppings for a delightful South Miami Fried Shrimp • Filet Mignon are excellent choices. experience! Jumbo shrimp hand breaded in Japanese bread crumbs, Everyone loves the ribs as do we but to Breakfast buffet available daily (varies sea- served on french fries with be different we chose one of the chicken sonally). Drop in and enjoy their separate coleslaw and cocktail sauce entrées, fire roasted Tuscan chicken. Two cozy lounge. Basil Pesto Mahi Mahi plump grilled chicken breasts, with a light & Vegetable Linguini • olive pesto and topped Encrusted with bacon, basil with juicy roasted grape Tony Roma’s Ribs • Seafood • Steaks pesto and bread crumbs tomatoes, artichoke 138 Banff Ave over linguine, fire-roasted hearts, red onions, fresh 403.760.8540 vegetables, mushrooms, Basil and sprinkled www.tonyromas.com tomato pesto, Asiago cheese with feta. Accompanied by your choice of two Daily Breakfast - 11 pm (hours may vary seasonally) $$ 45 BANFF

Serving Baby Back461 Ribs, Banff Sizzling Ave. in Fajitas,The Fox BigHotel Mouth & Suite Burgers©s & More! PH: 403.760.8502

461 Banff Avenue at the Fox Hotel & Suites 403-760-8502 bestofbanff.com B61 This bright, split-level building inside the dipping! Menu Sampler Fox Hotel is a few blocks from downtown Banff and features a mixture of stone, rich The Quesadilla explosion salad is a meal in Terlingua Chili • Tender chunks wood, blown-glass lighting and a giant fire- itself. Fajita marinated chicken over crisp of beef slow-cooked with place. Adjacent to the restaurant is a popular greens, topped with corn relish, cheese, onions, peppers and chilies, lounge offering cool value with their famous cilantro and crispy tortilla strips then driz- topped with sour cream and margarita bar, Chili’s-sized drinks and a zled with chipotle ranch. Mini cheese quesa- cheese - a signature dish giant screen TV. In the summer you can also dilla wedges surround your salad offering a Chicken Club Tacos • Grilled lounge on the street-side patio where you nice mix of flavors and textures. Mesquite chicken breast, can sit and watch Banff life pass in front of crispy bacon, Chipotle Ranch, Bring your appetite for the grilled baby you. diced Tomatoes, mixed back ribs! A full rack smoked in house over cheeses and lettuce Pecan wood and grilled to order, served with This is a reasonably priced restaurant with Big Mouth Burgers • Such as: cinnamon apples and home-style fries. We good value and a great kids menu, making it the classic BBQ Ranch, the enjoyed the Memphis dry rub offering that a sure bet for families and friends. Mushroom-Swiss, and of south of the border flavor but they also have course the Oldtimer® For starters the Triple Play was a good Rickard’s honey maple chipotle or honey Steak or Chicken Fajitas • choice. We were able to sample three deli- bbq and you get your choice of two sides. Served with warm tortillas, cious items and enjoyed them all. The guacamole, pica de gallo, Chicken Crispers, Boneless Buffalo Wings We know how easy it is to pack on the cheese & sour cream and the Southwestern Eggrolls, all on one pounds on vacation so don’t forget to check Margarita Grilled Chicken • dish, with three complementing sauces for out the ‘Lighter Choice’ options that apply to most menu items. Also many of the menu Served with rice, black beans, Chili’s choices can be altered to create a vegetarian tortilla strips & pica de gallo getarian 461 Banff Ave Ve option. Margaritas • Chili’s world Friendly Banff famous! 403.760.8502 www.bestofbanff.com

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open from lunch until late 7 days a week – 403-762-2230 B62 Menu Sampler The Eddie burger + bar is located in the heart of downtown Banff beside the HooDoo Lounge on Caribou Street. Opened in November The Eddie Classic • AAA Alberta beef, aged of 2008, “The Eddie” is a favourite spot for locals and visitors to Banff. cheddar, double smoked bacon, grilled red onion, dill pickle, mayo, green leaf lettuce The contemporary but comfortable setting boasts slick European & tomato on a freshly baked whole wheat leather stools, comfortable booths and HD plasmas for the big game bun or an English muffin or your favourite ski movie. The Eddie uses as many local and fresh Pollo Loco Burger by Chef Sal • Homemade ingredients as possible. All the burgers are homemade from the highest chicken burger, jalapeño Jack cheese, pizza quality ranches and gardens. sauce, sautéed mushrooms & pepperoni on The Eddie offers something for everyone. They have a great kids menu, a hamburger bun salads, shiitake mushroom gravy poutine and veggie burgers for those Eddie’s Famous Veggie Burger • Homemade who prefer to go “meatless” as well the option to “go organic” when vegetarian patty, jalapeño Jack cheese, selecting a beef burger! The Eddie has great signature burgers, or build tomato, avocado, shredded carrot, your own with an extensive list of types, sizes and toppings for burger. cucumber, spring lettuce blend & pesto mayo on a whole wheat bun The Eddie is more than a soda pop stand. Delicious Mackay’s ice Eddie The Greek Burger • Lamb, feta cheese, cream milkshakes (with or without booze!), great draft beer on tap, green leaf lettuce, homemade tzatziki, fabulous wines served from their Enomatic® wine system and some of cucumber, grilled red onion & tomato on a the best cocktails in Banff! “Eddie” never sleeps (well, hardly!) and is hamburger bun open from lunch until 3 am for the night owls! Alberta Bison Burger • Green leaf lettuce, sautéed mushrooms, double smoked bacon, roasted garlic aioli & goat cheese on an English muffin The Eddie Burger + Bar Sides • Kettle chips, house salad, onion 137 C Banff Ave rings, skinny fries or sweet potato fries Banff Ice Cream Sandwich Sundaes • Strawberry, 403.762.2230 chocolate or caramel Daily 11am - 3am $-$$ 47 BANFF

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Experience our Full Kitchenettes, Executive suites with jetted tub, services. 403-269-8262 • 1-877-660-8550. www. Service Award Winning 323 all Suite Hotel in free local calls, voicemail and guest laundry. hiexpress.com/calgarydt $169-209 the Heart of Downtown located in Eau Claire Toll free: 888-559-0559. 403-252-4401. www. econolodgesouthcalgary.com $89-199 Hotel Arts 119-12th Avenue SW. Calgary’s Market, close to major attractions and shop - first designer boutique-style hotel. Featuring ping. Enjoy our spacious suites with spectacular Holiday Inn Macleod Trail 4206 Macleod 12 floors of Luxury Rooms, two new award- views of the city, with two dining options, Trail S. Indoor pool, exercise room, recently winning restaurants, outdoor pool patio, and Barclay’s Upscale Casual Restaurant or Fionn renovated guest rooms, restaurant, lounge, Boutik (an eclectic women’s wear boutique). McCool’s Irish Pub, featuring outdoor patios convention services, friendly service-oriented Hotel Arts is quickly becoming the hotel of into Eau Claire Market. Heated indoor pool team. High speed Internet available. “Close to choice for visitors to Downtown Calgary seek- includes a 50 ft. water slide. Great weekend downtown without downtown prices.” 403-287- ing the ultimate Urban Escape. 403-266-4611 • rates are available by visiting our website at 2700 866-554-0162. www.macleodtrailhotel. 800-661-9378. www.hotelarts.ca. $149-599 www.sheratonsuites.com, or the hotel direct at com $99-250 1-888-784-8370. Rates from $129-519 Hyatt Regency Calgary on Stephen Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Avenue Walk 700 Centre Street SE. 21-storey 4 The Westin Calgary 320-4th Ave SW. Calgary South 12025 Lake Fraser Drive star hotel situated in the heart of downtown. 4-diamond hotel. Located in the heart of SE, Macleod Trail S. Pool, water slide and hot Home to Stillwater Spa, only full service hotel downtown, offers easy access to shopping, tub. Family suites with two queen beds and a spa in the city, 24 hr stay Fit Gym, Business plan wide range of amenities, including on-site double pull out sofa. All rooms have a fridge & Regency Club Rooms, Conference/Banquet fine dining, roof-top pool, whirl-pool & sauna. and microwave. Complimentary Express Start facilities (30,000 sq. ft) up to 1300 people. 403- High speed Internet. 25,000 sq ft. of meeting breakfast every morning 6:30 am-9:30 am. 403- 717-1234 • 800-233-1234. www.hyattregencycal- space. Westin Heavenly Bed, Heavenly Bath, 225-3000 • 877-429-4377. www.hiexpress.com/ gary.com • www.stillwaterspa.com. $169-339 and refreshment centre. 403-266-1611 • 877-W- calgaryab. $110-200 HOTELS. www.westincalgary.com. $259-444 International Hotel Suites Calgary Super 8 60 Shawville Rd. SE Free SuperStart 220-4th Avenue SW. 248 units. All-suite down - CALGARY SOUTH breakfast, indoor waterpark with hot tub, town hotel. One or two bedroom suites. Meet - airport shuttle service, access to fitness centre, Best Western Calgary Centre Inn 3630 ing rooms. Oceanus Massage Therapy. Covered free high speed Internet, meeting rooms, busi - Macleod Tr S. Calgary’s newest Best Western.

51 Hotel Directory • Seasonal Rates Apply ness center, microwave, mini-fridge, coffee Way NE. 76 Units. Pool, water slide, deluxe con - 45 Hopewell Way NE. Stay at Calgary Air - maker and hair dryer. Free local calls & morning tinental breakfast, exercise room, fireplace in port’s newest hotel. Hotel amenities include newspaper, guest laundry, free parking, pet lobby, free local calls, complimentary wireless free airport shuttle, free wireless high speed friendly. 403-254-8878. www.super8calgary.com. high-speed Internet in rooms, coin-op laundry, Internet access, business center, indoor pool, $109-189 shuttle service for minimal cost. 10 Minutes hot tub, water slide, fitness center and guest Travelodge Calgary Macleod Trail from airport and downtown. 403-250-3297 • laundry. Enjoy our complimentary Express Start 9206 Macleod Trail S. 254-room hotel com - 800-329-7466. www.daysinn.com. $119-189 Hot Breakfast served each morning. Ask about mitted to providing guest satisfaction. Rooms Delta Calgary Airport Hotel 2001 hosting your next business meeting with us. have air conditioning, cable TV, pay-per-view Airport Road NE. Conveniently located in the 403-769-1888 877-768-1888. www.hiexpress. movies and Nintendo. Non-smoking rooms are Calgary International Airport Complex via com/airportcalgary. $115-166 available. Amenities include indoor swimming covered skywalk. Offers premiere accommo- Lakeview Signature Inn Calgary pool, whirlpool, Sleepy Bear’s Den and Comedy dations, pool, health club and award winning Airport 2622-39th Ave NE. Conveniently Club. 403-253-7070 • 877-530-9206. www.the- cuisine in a first class, friendly environment. located just 10 minutes from the Calgary Inter - bearcares.com. $89-180 403-291-2600 • 800-268-1133. www.deltahotels. national Airport, offers a complimentary hot com. $119-425 breakfast buffet, free airport shuttle service, CALGARY NORTH EAST Executive Royal Inn Hotel & Confer- in-room high-speed Internet access and indoor Acclaim Hotel Calgary Airport 123 Freeport ence Centre 2828-23rd St. NE. 200 units. swimming pool. Many of the suites are also Blvd. N.E. One of Calgary’s newest hotels offer - Presidential suites with Jacuzzi tubs, banquet equipped with a fireplace. A restaurant is con - ing modern and sophisticated accommodation & conference facilities for 5-500, licensed veniently located next to the hotel. 403-735- located only two kilometres from Calgary In - restaurant & lounge, spa & exercise room, high 3336 • 877-355-3500. www.lakeviewsignatureinn. ternational Airport. The complimentary shuttle speed Internet, in-room theatre movies, voice com. $130-299 will deliver you to and from the airport in only mail, complimentary Airport Shuttle, executive Radisson Hotels 2120-16th Ave NE. Only minutes. Acclaim offers complimentary mov- rewards. Frequent stay program. 403-291-2003 nine minutes from both the Calgary Interna - ies, roof top ‘Sky Deck’ with jetted hot tubs, • 877-769-2562. www.executivehotels.net. $99- tional Airport and the vibrant downtown core. exercise room and complimentary High Speed 225 Convenient access to Calgary’s key shopping Internet accessible everywhere in the hotel. and entertainment areas, attractions and busi- Enjoy Pacini Ristorante and wine bar. Over Four Points by Sheraton Calgary Air- ness districts. 403-291-4666 • 800-333-3333. 3000 sq. ft of meeting and conference space 2875 Sunridge Way NE Calgary’s North - port www.radisson.com/calgaryca_airport. $119-229 available. 403-291-8000 866-955-0008 www. east newest full service hotel, conveniently acclaimhotel.ca $129-229 located minutes from the Airport and down - Sandman Hotel & Suites Calgary Best Western Airport Inn 1947-18th town. The beautiful Canadian Rockies are only Airport 25 Hopewell Way NE. 177 beautifully Avenue NE. Enjoy a complimentary deluxe an hour away. Heated indoor pool, whirlpool, decorated rooms, corporate suites with kitch- breakfast. Award Winning Thai Place Restaurant, sauna, steam room, full service salon & spa, enettes, deluxe Jacuzzi suites and executive complimentary shuttle to and from Airport, complimentary wireless Internet and heated, one-bedroom units. Moxies Classic Grill and indoor pool, hot tub & fitness room. High- secure underground parking. Our contemporary MBar, upscale room service, indoor pool, large speed Internet. “Your Home Away From Home.” Ric’s Lounge & Grill is a great place to meet. whirlpool, fitness room, business center and 403-250-5015 • 877-499-5015. www.bestwest- 403-648-3180. www.fourpointscalgaryairport. meeting facilities. 403-219-2475 • 800-SAND- erninncalgary.com. $89-199 ca. $159-400 MAN. www.sandmanhotels.com. $119-249 Best Western Port O’ Call Hotel 1935 Greenwood Inn 3515-26th St NE. 210 units. Sheraton Cavalier Hotel 2620 32nd Ave McKnight Blvd NE. Airport shuttle, car rental Convention Facilities, in-house restaurant, NE. The Sheraton Cavalier offers everything on site, heated indoor parking, free high speed room service, exercise room, hot tub, high- you need to build memories. From the sweet internet, free local calls, voice mail. New Waves speed Internet, fridges, free local calls, voice sleeper bed in every guest room to the excite - Water Park Sept 2009, call and book your mail. Perfect for the business or leisure traveler. ment of the Oasis Waterpark, your time with child’s party today. 403-291-4600 • 800-661-1161. 403-250-8855 • 888-233-6730. www.greenwood- us will be well spent. With Henry’s Pub, the www.bestwesternportocall.com. $119-199 inn.ca/calgary. $119-279 Lobby Lounge, Color’s Café, Splash Snack Bar or Carver’s Steakhouse (the ultimate fine dining Comfort Inn & Suites Airport 3111-26th Hilton Garden Inn Calgary Airport experience) there is something for every mood St NE. 74 Units. Indoor pool & a 2-storey water 2335 Pegasus Road NE. 135 spacious guest and taste. Meeting space from 10 to 300. 403- slide. Hot tub, complimentary continental rooms full of thoughtful amenities comple- 291-0107 • 800-325-3535. www.sheratoncalgary. breakfast, high speed Internet, exercise room, mented by friendly service in a relaxed ca. $139-459 fireplace in lobby, family rates, free local atmosphere. “By focusing on what guests want, calls and voice mail, coin-op/laundry, airport we deliver the highest degree of service and Staybridge Suites Calgary Airport shuttle. 403-735-1966 • 800-228-5150. www. cost savings.” Whirlpool & fitness room. 403- 2825 Sunridge Way NE. Full-kitchen suites comfortinncalgary.com. $129-189 717-1999 • 877-410-2020. www.calgaryairport. with spacious living area. Complimentary full Country Inn & Suites By Carlson - gardeninn.com. $109-239 breakfast buffet every morning and Sundowner Holiday Inn Calgary Airport 1250 Reception every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Calgary Airport 2481-39th Avenue NE. McKinnon Drive NE. 168 units. Award winning Thursday. “Get Comfortable” with 24-hour Award-winning hotel located only 7 minutes service! Restaurant and lounge, indoor pool, fit - fitness and laundry facility at no charge for from the Airport. Complimentary continental ness centre, free local calls, PC-friendly rooms, in-house guests. Indoor whirlpool and water breakfast, free high speed Internet access, 24 hr. shuttle service, covered parking, friendly slide, outdoor sport court, free local calls and indoor pool, whirlpool and exercise room. 403- professional staff. 403-230-1999 • 877-519-7113. wired/wireless internet. 403-204-STAY (7829) 250-1800 • 800-456-4000. www.countryinns. www.hicalgaryairport.com. $109-209 1-866-896-7829 www.staybridge.com/calgar- com/calgaryab. $89- $169 yairport. $168-231 Holiday Inn Express Airport Calgary Days Inn Calgary Airport 2799 Sunridge 52 Hotel Directory • Seasonal Rates Apply CALGARY NORTH WEST Travelodge Calgary University 2227 friendly rooms, value packages. 1-866-571-0303 Comfort Inn & Suites University 2369 Banff Tr. NW. Spacious rooms featuring king www.copperstoneresort.ca $139-319 Banff Trail NW. 82 units, N/S hotel, Jacuzzi and sized bed and sofa, or two queen beds, & mi - The Drake Inn Canmore 909 Railway business suites, two storey water slide, compli - crowaves. Continental breakfast, fitness room, Ave. Centrally located in the heart of Canmore mentary continental breakfast, exercise room, fridges, free local calls, outdoor seasonal salt- along policeman’s creek. Unbeatable rates, free family rates, fireplace in lobby, free local calls, water pool. Just off Highway 1. 403-289-6600 • continental breakfast & wireless internet, creek hot tub, high speed Internet in rooms. 403-289- 888-276-8666. $90-175 side rooms, on site pub & restaurant. Meeting 2581 • 800-228-5150. www.comfortinncalgary. Quality Inn University 2359 Banff Trail facilities also available. 403-678-5131 800-461- com. Seasonal rate $99-299 NW. 105 guest rooms. Full service hotel, offers 8730 www.drakeinn.com. $79-$169 Econo Lodge Inn & Suites University complimentary high speed Internet, breakfast, Econo Lodge Canmore Hotel 1602 2231 Banff Trail NW. Award winning Hotel of - parking & local calls. 24-hour business centre, 2nd Ave. Spectacular mountain views, free fers renovated and affordable accommodation atrium and lounge. On-site Le Soleil Spa and continental breakfast, free High Speed Internet, in Motel Village. Beautifully appointed guest Thai Place Restaurant. 403-289-1973 • 800-661- fully equipped conference area configured to rooms in a convenient location across from 4667. www.qualityinnuofc.com. $89-179 Suites accommodate up to 84 people. Exercise facil - the LRT, near U of C, SAIT, major Hospitals, $149-299 ity, air conditioning, free local calls. Rooms shopping, restaurants and more. Free conti- Ramada Limited 2363 Banff Trail NW. 70 available with gas fireplaces , patios/balconies nental breakfast, parking, internet and local Units, N/S hotel close to University and Foot - and DVD players. Enjoy on-site restaurant “Chez calls. Indoor pool, hot tub and fitness centre. hills Hospital. Free continental breakfast, movie Francois” award winning casual French cuisine. 403-289-1921 • 800-917-7779. www.econolodge- channel and local calls. Hot tub, coin laundry, 403-678-5488 1-800-661-2133 www.canmorem- calgary.com. $79-189 pets at manager’s discretion, safe in room, free ountainlodge.com. $89-189 Econo Lodge Motel Village 2440-16th Movie Channel. 403-289-5571 • 800-272-6232. Falcon Crest Lodge 190 Kananaskis Way. Avenue NW. Clean and affordable motel $89-299 Affordable luxurious mountain condo style accommodation awaits you. Located conve- ranked # 1. Our features and amenities include; niently on 16th Ave. NW we are only steps CANMORE BBQ, gas fire place, full kitchens, two outdoor from the LRT, and near U of C, SAIT, major Banff Boundary Lodge 1000 Harvie hot tubs, free WIFI. 403-678-6150 • 866-609- Hospitals, shopping, restaurants and more. Heights Rd. Located in Harvie Heights, minutes 3222 www.falconcrestlodge.ca $149-$355 Get the best value for your money with free from Canmore, extremely spacious 1 and 2 Georgetown Inn 1101 Bow Valley Trail. The starter breakfast, parking, wireless internet and bedroom units with fully equipped kitchens, Canadian Rockies Old World Country Inn. 20 local calls. 403-289-2561 • 866-501-0542. www. beautiful mountain views, hot tub, BBQ’s, pets elegant guest rooms, 10 with jetted tubs, 19 econolodgecalgary.com. $69-149 are welcome and multiple night stay discounts with fireplaces. Georgetown Pub on site, with English Bed, Breakfast & Day Spa 5544 are available. “Welcome to the Suite Life”. 403- one of the best patio in the valley. Smoke Free. Dalhousie Drive NW. Each room has a Queen 678-9555 – 877-678-9555. www.banffboundary- 403-678-3439 800-657-5955. www.georgetown- size orthopaedic mattress with pillow top for lodge.com $79-259 inn.ca $99-199 the best sleep. For your privacy and enjoyment Canadian Rockies Chalets 1206 Bow Val- Holiday Inn Canmore #1 Silvertip Tr (off there is an ensuite washroom, TV with cable ley Trail. Extremely spacious 2 and 3 bedroom Highway 1). 99 luxuriously appointed rooms: and PVR in your bedroom. Gourmet breakfast units with completely equipped kitchens, spec- loft suites, Jacuzzi suites, Jr. King suites; out - served. Walking distance to restaurants, shop- tacular mountain views, convenient location door hot tub, in-house restaurant room service ping and light rail transit. 403-286-0777. www. just minutes from downtown Canmore, pets and exercise room. Conference facilities. 403- englishbb.com. $63-145 are welcome and multiple night stay discounts 609-4422 • 888-609-4422. www.hicanmore.com. Four Points by Sheraton Calgary are available. “Your Home away from Home in $89-259 the Canadian Rockies”. 403-678-3799 • 800-386- 1201 Bow West 8220 Bowridge Crescent NW. Northwest 7248. www.candianrockieschalets.com. $99- 299 Lady Macdonald Country Inn Calgary’s Premiere Hotel. Opposite Canada Valley Trail. Come home to the Lady Macdon - Olympic Park, only 12 minutes from downtown. Canmore Rocky Mountain Inn (for- ald. 9 uniquely designed rooms with en suite Featuring the Sheraton Four Comfort Bed® with merly Westridge Country Inn) 1719 baths and fireplaces. Gourmet breakfast, sunny duvet, complimentary high speed Internet Bow Valley Trail. Ideal for adults looking to dining room, breathtaking views. Come as a and bottled water. Meeting, banquet facilities. kick back and relax… Sit by the wood fireplace guest, leave as a friend. 403-678-3665 • 800- Water slide, whirlpool and full-service day spa, in the grand lobby or by your own fireplace in 567-3919. www.ladymacdonald.com. $110-225 hair salon, AVIS kiosk, gift shop. 403-288-4441 your suite and forget about the daily routine. Quality Resort Chateau Canmore 1718 • 1-877-288-4441. www.fourpointscalgarywest. 403-678-5221 • 800-268-0935 www.westridge- Bow Valley Trail. Location, Location, Location. com. $99-399 countryinn.com $82-192 Our all suite property features 93 units, offer - Hampton Inn & Suites Calgary 2231 Copperstone Resort 250 2nd Ave, Dead- ing spectacular views of the Canadian Rocky Banff Trail NW. Conveniently located in north - man’s Flats, AB. Whether you are looking for a Mountains. Our full service hotel includes a west Calgary, close to the University of Calgary, great vacation getaway or a family weekend in family restaurant, sports lounge, and full fitness LRT train station, Hwy 1 and only seven minutes the Canadian Rockies; the Copperstone Resort centre. Enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool or to downtown. Located in Calgary’s Motel Vil - Hotel is your best choice for a memorable stay. soothe aching muscles in our outdoor hot tub lage, the hotel features free hot deluxe conti - Located 4 minutes outside of Canmore Alberta, or sauna. The Quality Resort Chateau Can - nental breakfast, indoor pool with water slide. “ in beautiful Dead Man`s Flats, our four star more is the ultimate choice for views, value & Stay in comfort, style and value.” 403-289-9800 62 condominium units, feature full executive fun! We invite you to enjoy your stay at our • 888-432-6777. www.hamptoncalgary.com. kitchens, one and two bedroom units, as well all-suite resort in the heart of Canada’s Rocky $144-309 as family size one and two bedroom bunk bed Mountains! 403-678-6699 • 800-261-8551. www. units that accommodate up to 8 people. 12 per - chateaucanmore.com. $99-154 son Jacuzzi, underground heated parking, pet

53 Hotel Directory • Seasonal Rates Apply Radisson Hotel and Conference hotels interior design. Enjoy luxury beds, free sauna. Free buffet breakfast with every regular Wi-Fi, complimentary heated underground priced room. 403-762-2236 • 800-661-1244. Centre Canmore/Banff 511 Bow Valley parking, & The Meatball Restaurant, lounge www.banffhighcountryinn.com. $98-250 Trail. 224 Guest Bedrooms featuring the Sleep & patio. 403-762-2207 • 800-661-8310. www. Number Bed. 10,000 sq. ft of Convention space Inns of Banff 600 Banff Avenue. The Inns of bestofbanff.com. Seasonal rates $90-300 accomodating from 5-500 people, Vic’s Steak- Banff has some of the best views in all of Banff. house, Vic’s Lounge, Vic’s Patio, Indoor Pool, Fit - Banff Rocky Mountain Resort 1029 With 224 rooms this 3.5 star hotel has it all – ness Centre. Parking, high speed Internet access Banff Avenue. 171 guest rooms located just hotel rooms, condos & cottages, full service in all guest bedrooms & newspaper delivery are minutes from downtown Banff. Offers excellent ski / bike rental shop, both an indoor pool & all complimentary. Gold Points Program. Check recreation facilities, both indoor & outdoor jetted hot tub along with an outdoor hot pool, in on-line up to 7 days prior to arrival. 403- hot tubs, & BBQ area. Fireplace & fridges in all Wildfire Grill & Bears Den Pub, complimentary 678-3625 • 800-263-3625. www.radisson.com/ rooms, on-site dining, flexible meeting space & heated underground parking, free Wi-Fi, gift canmoreca $99-299 free parking. 403-762-5531 • 800-661-9563. www. shop & more…403-762-4581 • 800-563-8764. rockymountainresort.com. $90-349 www.bestofbanff.com $90-699 Ramada Inn & Suites Canmore 1402 Bow Valley Trail. Featuring a three-storey water Banff Voyager Inn 555 Banff Ave. Just min- Irwin’s Mountain Inn 429 Banff Ave. A slide, indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, fitness utes from downtown. 88 rooms, very affordable wide variety of room types range from afford - room, meeting & banquet space. Our free de - accommodation & features all the amenities able standard rooms through to more luxuri - luxe continental breakfast is the perfect way to needed for a perfect relaxed vacation. Heated ous deluxe suites. Some rooms sleep up to start your day!. 403-609-4656 • 888-678-4656. outdoor pool, indoor whirlpool, sauna, restau- six people & are ideal for family vacations or www.ramadacanmore.com. $82-262 rant, lounge & on site liquor store. 403-762-3301 two couples travelling together. 403-762-4566 • 800-879-1991. www.banffvoyagerinn.com. • 800-661-1721. www.irwinsmountaininn.com. Rundle Mountain Lodge 1723 Bow Valley $75-165 $85-200 Trail. Canmore’s family favorite. 61 Cedar log units, family rooms & Jacuzzi suites. Indoor Best Western Siding 29 453 Marten St. 56 The Juniper Hotel 1 Juniper Way, Banff. pool & outdoor hot tub. Park-like setting with Luxuriously appointed rooms, six Jacuzzi suites, Perched at the base of Mt. Norquay in national playground, fire pit & picnic area. 403-678-5322 two family suites, indoor pool & whirlpool, park woodlands the Juniper hotel’s redesign • 800-661-1610. www.rundlemountain.com. high speed Internet, on dem& movies, heated echoes its retro 1950’s history using natural $85-300 underground parking, & complimentary hot elements for the fifty-two rooms, King Suites & breakfast buffet. 403-762-5575 • 800-528-1234. two-bedroom chalets. Bistro & Lounge open for Silver Creek Lodge 1818 Mountain Ave. A www.bestwesternsiding29.com. $89-349 all meal periods. Toll Free: 1 866-551-2281. www. fusion of sound, texture, warmth & tranquility, thejuniper.com $99-319 brought into balance by the power & beauty of Buffalo Mountain Lodge 700 Tunnel the Canadian Rockies. Silver Creek Lodge is the Mountain Rd. 108 Charming rustic guestrooms Red Carpet Inn 425 Banff Ave. convenient, premier luxury self-catering hotel in Canmore, include deluxe suites & premiere accom- affordable accommodation only a few minutes Alberta. Hotel accommodations unlike any modation, all with wood-burning fieldstone walk from Banff’s downtown. All rooms are other, uniquely styled & crafted to offer the fireplaces. One dining facility offers Mountain equipped with coffee makers, refrigerators, ultimate relaxing guest experience. 403-678- cuisine & another offers California-style flavor, 27-inch colour satellite TVs, phones with free 4242 • 877-598-4242. reservations@silvercreek- both with extensive wine lists. 403-762-2400 local calling, four-piece baths & air condition - canmore.ca $95-275 • 800-661-1367. www.crmr.com/bml/buffalo. ing. Complimentary breakfast & free wireless html. $240-355 Internet. 403-762-4184 • 800-563-4609. $79-174 StoneRidge Mountain Resort 30 Lincoln Park. The ideal place to take in the Fox Hotel & Suites 461 Banff Avenue. The The Rimrock Resort Hotel 300 Moun- natural beauty of Canmore. One, two or three new Fox offers a unique accommodation style tain Ave. 4 diamond Resort with 346 guest bedroom luxury suites. Fully equipped gourmet in Banff, with one & two bedroom suites & rooms offering the best views in all of Banff. kitchens, gas BBQ, HDTVs, gas fireplace, en- hotel rooms. The Fox captures the historic & The Spa & Health Club includes a gym, sauna, suite laundry, extra-large soaker tubs. Hotel natural elements of Banff National Park, the steam rooms, whirl pool, heated pool & squash amenities include heated outdoor swimming hotel’s centerpiece is the hot pool inspired by court. Two restaurants, two lounges, coffee pool & hot tub, fitness center, underground the original Cave & Basin Historic Site. Come shop & large conference facilities. 403-762-3356 parking & meeting & banquet facilities up to & visit us & be sure to try Chili’s world Famous • 1-888-RIMROCK • ww.rimrockresort.com. 60 guests. 403-675-5000 • 877-675-5001. www. Margaritas. 403-760-8500 • 800-563-8764 www. Seasonal Rates $160-750 stoneridgeresort.ca $179-$389 bestofbanff.com $110-699 Rundlestone Lodge Banff 537 Banff Hidden Ridge Resort 901 Hidden Ridge Ave. The lodge offers a choice of 11 room BANFF Way. Tucked away on Tunnel Mountain, Hidden styles, many with two-person jetted tubs & Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa 521 Banff Ridge Resort is quiet & secluded with some of real wood-burning fireplaces. Other features Ave. Impressive hand-hewn logs accent the the most spectacular views in Banff. The mod - include free Wi-Fi & DVD rental, full air-con - building’s exterior & lobby to create the ern condos feature wood burning fireplaces, ditioning, free heated underground parking, a spectacular ambiance of this mountain lodge. full kitchens & patios or balconies. Soak in the Health Club with lap pool, large whirlpool & The lodge boasts 195 rooms, & offers added giant outdoor hot pools overlooking the Bow quality exercise equipment. On site restaurant value with free high-speed Internet access, River Valley & the Banff townsite or gather in & lounge. 403-762-2201 800-661-8630 • www. complimentary heated underground parking, the barbeque area. Some pets are accepted. rundlestone.com. Reg $120-330. Suites $159-399 an exercise room, a 30 person jetted hot pool 403-762-3544 • 800-563-8764. www.bestofbanff. Spruce Grove Inn 545 Banff Ave. Afford- & a steam room. 403-762-5887 • 800-563-8764. com. $110-550 able luxury with 120 rooms featuring individual www.bestofbanff.com. $90-400 High Country Inn 419 Banff Ave. Offers air conditioning & heat, coffee & tea makers, & Banff Ptarmigan Inn 337 Banff Ave. Offers the perfect blend of rustic charm & luxurious hairdryers in every room. All amenities available 134 guest rooms just steps from downtown. comforts. Our impressive array of in-house at Voyager Inn next door. 403-762-3301 • 800- Natural wood accents add a warm glow to the amenities includes an indoor pool, hot tubs & 879-1991. www.banffvoyagerinn.com. $120-275 54 CHEF SPOTLIGHTHotel Directory • Seasonal Rates Apply

Chef de Cuisine David Michele Aurigemma Nick & Pina Ricioppo Derek Goodger Hassel Q Haute Cuisine La Casa d’italia Metropolitan Grill Eden I”m often asking myself where my As Nick & Pina’s daughter I’m Cooking in professional kitchens After receiving an honours degree passion for cooking comes from, pleased to share with you a little since the age of 15, I aspire to devel- from the University of Manchester, what propelled me to the position bit about them and how they came op my skills for the culinary arts UK, in 1998 I began my voyage of I”m in now. Truthfully I’ve won- to be the chefs at La Casa d’Italia every single day. My favorite aspects food discovery in Canada, spending dered the same thing myself? All I Ristorante. of being an Executive Chef is expe- 6 months as a steward in locations know growing up in Italian cultured My father Nick decided to riencing new flavors and enjoying throughout B.C and Ontario. family might have helped with the become a chef when he was 17 years those memorable ones as well. I love As I spent time in the kitchen decision. The memories of the won- old – he left his home and the fam- cooking with simplicity, while using completing simple cooking prep, my derful aromas which filled the air ily farming business near Cosenza, all local and fresh ingredients. passion for food was ignited. as my mother was preparing our Italy, in the province of Calabria to I grew up in South Western Deciding to expand my horizons family meal day in and day out. go to Rome and learn. He appren- Ontario, learning to cook under tal- through travel, I found myself in This perhaps was the birth for my ticed at a number of restaurants ented local Chefs, who taught me Courchevel, France. Once there, I inspiration for food. The first time over the course of several years, but the value locally sustainable produce submerged myself in French ambi- I walked into a professional kitchen knew that he would eventually have and meats. I’ve spent the time to ence, and the art and science of cook- as a skinny, pimply 14 year old, at to have a place to call his own as his visit farms and fields to truly rec- ing. I learned to respect high-end my uncles restaurant and clutched entrepreneurial spirit wouldn’t have ognize where our food comes from. cuisine. After 6 months I had a brief my first set of knives; I knew I it any other way. I believe that this is crucial when interlude in the UK before continu- found my purpose in life. Nick, newly married to his wife selecting the ingredients to create ing my adventure in Australia. I was I love the idea around the goal (my mother) Pina decided to move our dishes. offered the opportunity to run my of mastering the whole gastronomic to Calgary in 1968 with their then I’ve spent many years in different own kitchen in Sydney, and readily process - from leading and inspiring 1-year old daughter. After working types of kitchens, and continuing to dived into the opportunity. a team to delivering faultless cook- at some of the best restaurants in challenge myself in order to produce Enjoying my experience in ing at every service, everyday, every the city they purchased their first the best of dishes. I have a pas- Australia, I realized that I missed week. With no room for error. I restaurant within 8 years of moving sion for food and inspiring up and Canada and decided to follow my thrive on the pressures for perfec- to Canada. By 1971 they also had 4 coming Chefs within my kitchen. I heart back. I decided to settle in tion. Although that is impossible, daughters…. believe that if you have passion for Stratford, Ontario for 3 years where being a cook allows you to keep After a very successful run in the this business, and truly love what I worked my way from Chef de trying, never settling giving 100% business, they temporarily retired you do, you will never fail. I always Partie to Executive Chef. Ontario all day every day. I ask why work in 1989 but purchased the building keep a open mind with food, as was able to provide me with new 16 hours a day just to be medio- where La Casa d’Italia calls home there is endless possibilities when points of view but, always eager for cre? Ultimately providing the guests from the original owner. They leased it comes to creating great food. I exploration and adventure; I found with a unique journey through my it out to a number of different own- take pride in combining seasonal that Alberta’s delightful scenery and cultures and emotions gives me ers over the years but by 2008 found ingredients using simple and clas- bountiful natural resources were call- great pleasure and is very nourish- themselves in the position of having sical techniques in order to create ing me. When an opportunity arose ing. to come out of retirement to restore our dishes. I surround myself with for me to come to Banff, with The the restaurant to its former glory. talented cooks and Chefs in my Rimrock Resort Hotel, and show- La Casa d’Italia first opened kitchen, and together we strive to case my talents in their 5-Diamond in Calgary in 1974 and Nick & make every single dish delightful restaurant, Eden, I packed up my Pina have been running it with me and delectable. bags and headed west. (Anna) since November 2008. It’s a I love having the opportunity to classic, authentic Italian restaurant utilize local ingredients and ignite and as many of La Casa’s former all of the guests’ senses when dining patrons are thrilled to have it back, here at Eden. I get inspired by the new generations of diners are dis- mountains and forests that surround covering the wonders & comfort of me and enjoy using locally foraged a real, homemade Italian meal. herbs, mushrooms and wildflowers in unique ways within my modern French cooking style.

55 RECIPES

Copper Door Salmon Asian Stir Fry from Zona’s from Metropolitan Grill by Chef Chris Dmytriw by Chef Derek Godger Serves 2 Serves 2 Ingredients Method Ingredients Method Sauce Sauce: Szechwan Sauce Chop ginger and garlic cloves. Crush Szechwan peppercorns 2oz C.C. Whiskey (or other rye) Combine all sauce ingredients 0.5 fl oz Sesame Oil except wine and cornstarch and and add garlic, ginger, sesame 2oz Soya Sauce bring to a boil. Mix cornstarch 2 Garlic Cloves oil, and Szechwan peppercorns 1oz real Maple Syrup with white wine and add to 0.5 oz Ginger in to a pot and sauté until 4oz heavy cream (35%) sauce. Bring it back to a boil 1 fl oz Szechwan Peppercorns golden brown. Add beef stock, oyster sauce, Chinese plum 2oz white wine and then remove from the heat. 1 L Beef Stock sauce, Sambal and rice wine vin- 1/8th tsp. cornstarch 4 fl oz Oyster Sauce Butter: egar. Reduce heat and simmer. Soften salted butter, and stir in 6 fl oz Chinese Plum Sauce Reduce sauce until it can coat Butter chilli flakes, and chopped herbs. 1 fl oz Sambal the back of a spoon then cool. Wait 24 hours until serving. 1/4 cup salted butter You can then roll the butter in 1 fl oz Rice Wine Vinegar wax paper and refrigerate. pinch chilli flakes Sauté vegetable in a pan with 1 tsp fresh tarragon Noodle/Steak/Vegetables Salmon: 1 oz of canola oil, season your 1 tsp fresh parsley Preheat oven to 400°F. Place 6 oz Udon Noodles beef then add to pan. Sear the vegetables and steak until skinless salmon filet in baking 3 oz of green peppers, red golden brown. Add 4 fl oz of Salmon pan as close to the same size of peppers, water chestnuts, the fish as possible. Pour sauce Szechwan sauce. Stir all the One large filet of Salmon (high onion and snap peas over and sprinkle with coarse veggies and steak together in fat content is recommended) black pepper. Ideally you could 3 oz AAA Striploin the sauce. Blanche your Udon cut the salmon in to the portion 2 oz fried chow mein noodles noodles until al Dente…Place sizes of how many guests you into bowl the carefully top the are serving and then arrange noodles with your stir-fry mix- in a pan so the entire pan is ture. Garnish with fried Chow covered. Mein noodles and green onion curls. Serve with chop sticks Place salmon in oven, close door and turn oven down to 275°F. Depending on the thick- ness of your salmon it should take about 25 minutes. You will know when it’s cooked when you can push down on a fillet and it will slide apart (like a fan) The great thing about this dish is, that it is really hard to wreck the salmon cooking it too long. It will taste great no matter what, so enjoy your wine while cook- ing up your (suggested) rice and asparagus sides.

One minute before serving place a thick slice of your tarragon butter on each piece of salmon.

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Catfish Po’boy Bison Tartare with 65˚ Egg Yolk & Wild Herbs from Palomino Smokehouse from Eden by Pitmaster Dave McAuley by Chef de Cuisine David Hassel Serves 4 Serves 4 Ingredients Method Ingredients Method Catfish Slaw: Tartare Bring a saucepan of water to 65˚C and maintain at this tem- 4 7-9 oz Fresh Catfish Filets Add sugar, cider vinegar and 250g Bison Tenderloin lemon juice to mixing bowl. perature. Submerge the eggs (about 2 lbs) Whisk well until sugar dis- 1 tsp Capers for 75 minutes. Set aside until solves. Add all other ingredients 1 tsp Shallots cool to the touch.​ Blackening Rub to mixing bowl, whisk well. Mix 1 tsp Chives Finely chop capers, shallots, 2 tablespoons paprika shredded cabbage with dress- 1 tsp Grainy Mustard ing. Season to taste. chives and chervil. Combine in 2 tablespoons salt ½ tsp Chervil a large bowl. Thinly slice the 2 tablespoons garlic powder Fish: ¼ tsp Espelette Pepper Bison Tenderloin. Add to bowl 1 tablespoon black pepper Pat fish with dry paper towel ¼ tsp Lemon Zest and gently mix all ingredients together. Add the grainy mus- 1 tablespoon onion powder to remove excess moisture. ½ tsp Fennel Pollen Rub blackening spice on both tard, fennel pollen, espelette 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper Salt & Pepper to taste sides.Heat small amount of pepper and lemon zest. Stir 1 tablespoon dried oregano olive oil in a large non stick everything together, add salt 1 tablespoon dried thyme saute pan or cast iron skillet Egg Yolk and pepper to your liking. over medium-high heat. When 4 Free-Range Organic Eggs pan is hot, carefully place fish Place tartare ingredients inside Home Made Slaw into pan. Sear on both sides for a ring mold on a plate. Gently 1/2 head cabbage shredded 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan, remove the mold. Remove the ½ cup real mayo place on cookie sheet lined with shells and whites from the eggs 1 Tbsp sugar tinfoil. Place pan into preheated and place the yolks on top of the tartare. Serve with toasted 2 Tbsp honey 400 degree oven, bake for 10 minutes or until completely baguette and bitter greens or 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar opaque foraged herbs (at Eden we use 1 Tbsp grainy Dijon wild purslane, oxalis, wild leek 2 Tbsp lemon juice Plate: and thyme flowers). S &P to taste Remove pan from oven place fish on bun or bread of choice with herb aioli, slaw and let- Herb Aioli tuce, tomato, pickle if desired. Garnish with lemon wedge.​

57 Entertainment Listings Calgary Atlantic Trap & Gill 3828 Macleod Trail S. Live Music from Celtic rock to lively folk, enjoy East Coast friendly hospitality and dance the night away! Thur – open mic kitchen party 8:30pm. Fri-Sat – 9:30pm live music starts. Cover at 9pm. 403-287-8811. www.atlantictrapandgill. com Back Alley Nightclub 4630 Macleod Trail S. Resident DJ Kav spins all your favourite beats and giant video screens show all the hottest videos. Wed-Ladies night male dance revue. Thu - Student Night, Thu-Sat - DJ Kav. Cover $5 before 10pm, $7 after. Doors open 9pm. 403-287-2500. www.mybackalley.com Below Deck Tavern 221 8 Ave SW. Downtown’s East Coast Experience Live Celtic & Rock! Sat - 9pm-1am. 403-452-3832. www. belowdeck.ca Black Betty Burger & Winebar 606 1 St SW. An old Hollywood inspired lounge with a rock & roll feel. Featuring live musicians Wed & Fri nights, DJ Markoshi for Rock’nRhyme Fridays, Saturdays for our ’Betty’s Night Out’ to create a sexy & sophisticated mood for the ladies. 403-265-4230. www.blackbettybwb.com Black Swan 10455 Southport Rd SW. Large dance floor featuring Top 40 and Dance. Fri – DJ Dar and Sat – DJ Siege spin from 9:30pm – 2am. No cover with reservation. 403-271-8776.

The Blues Can 1429 9 Ave SE. Located in historic Inglewood. Intimate atmosphere with great acoustics and a very good line of site to the stage. Live Music EVERY Night from 8:30-9pm to 12:30- 1am with an extra show on Saturday afternoons from 3 – 7pm. Featuring Touring Blues Acts on weekends and local blues, rock & rockabilly during the week. 403-262-2666. www.thebluescan.com, info@ thebluescan.com, www.facebook.com/thebluescan Bookers 316 3 St. SE. BBQ Grill & Crab Shack Southern style Restaurant/Lounge Rustic warehouse interior, casual. Fri-Sat duelling pianos, take requests, small dance floor, minors allowed. 9pm-midnight. 403-264-6419. www.bookersbbq.com Broken City 613 11 Ave SW. Calgary’s Sub-Culture Live Rock Venue. Wed - Fri Live Bands (indie, rock, metal, punk, whatever) 9pm - late. Sat- Jazz Jam 3pm-6pm and hip-hop 9pm - late. Sunday is Karaoke night 9pm - late. Mon - Stand up comedy 8pm - late. Tue - Punk Rock Wingo 9pm - late. Minors allowed til 9pm. 403-262-9976. www. brokencity.ca Ceili’s Irish Pub & Restaurant 803 8 Ave SW. Modern, Irish Pub. 2 levels. Thu-Fri 6-9pm live Acoustic (indie, rock, east coast…). Fri-Sat DJs 9-close. 403-265-1200. www.ceilis.com Ceili’s Irish Pub & Restaurant #297, 9737 Macleod Trail S. Authentic Irish Atmosphere. Large venue, dance floor, patio. Thu-Fri 6-9pm live Acoustic (indie, rock, east coast…) Fri-Sat DJs 9-close. No cover. 403-252-2700. www.ceilis.com Commonwealth Bar & Stage 731 10 Ave SW. Old warehouse converted to a revelrous night destination in Calgary’s downtown. Two distinct floors of sound with a vintage fashion-forward aesthetic. Open 7 days a week 7pm-2am, Thu – Fri 4 pm – 2am. 403-247-4663.www. commonwealthbar.ca Dickens Pub. 1000 9 Ave SW. Dedicated live music venue bringing local and international acts to Calgary 7 days a week. Entertainment ranges from rock, metal and punk to folk, indie and electronic. Fun and warm atmosphere. Gamer Sundays every week: board games, video 58 Entertainment Listings

Voted Calgary’s Best Live Music Venue 8 Years in a Row Live Original Music 7 Nights A Week • All Ages Reservations Recommended 1229-9th Ave SE , Calgary 403.269-5581 • www.ironwoodstage.ca • 11am-1am games and more. 403-233-7550. www.dickenspub.ca afternoons 18 pc jazz band 2-4 pm and blues jam 1-5pm. Reservations recommended as shows usually sell out. Cover. Sun-Thur show starts at The Dog & Duck Public House. Cosy retreat in an old 5340 2 St SW. 8pm and Fri-Sat 9pm. 403-269-5581. www.ironwoodstage.ca white house Est. 1992, akin to real English Pubs offering Live Music. Classic rock but anything from celtic to country. Thur – Acoustic Jam Jack Astor’s Bar & Grill 9823 Macleod Trail SW. Fun, casual and 8 pm-12am, Fri – Live Local Bands 9pm-1am, Sat – Open Jam Night energetic. Thur- Name That Tune at 8pm. Diva Fridays and Jacks Gone 7:30-12am. 403-253-2489. www.thedogduckpub.ca Wild Saturdays both at 10pm with DJ and Dancing. No line up and no cover. 403-252-2246. www.jackastors.com Fionn MacCool’s Authentic Irish Pub. 255 Barclay Parade SW (at Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire). Wed - Live Music 9pm. Thu - East Lobby Lounge at the Blackfoot Inn 5940 Blackfoot Trail SE. Piano Coast Kitchen Party 7:30pm. Fri - acoustic-east coast/rock 9pm. Sat - Lounge. Bright, sunny atmosphere during the day and at night a sexy & Various-east coast/rock 9pm. Casual dress, no minors. 403-517-6699. sophisticated mood. Mon-Fri 11am-11pm, Sat 4pm-11pm, closed Sun. www.fionnmaccools.com 403-252-2253. www.blackfootinn.com The Horny Toad Saloon 7746 Elbow Drive SW. Friendly little Lolita’s Lounge 1413 9 Ave SE. Vintage 1940’s style venue featuring neighborhood pub & restaurant, cool and comfortable. Karaoke Thur songwriters, comedians and performers of all genres (burlesque, magic, 9pm – 1am. Sunday Jams, 5pm – 9pm, bring your instruments! Live comedy, theatre). Fri – Latin Jazz 9pm – 1am. Sat – Carly’s Angels Music on specific weekends usually at beginning of month, check (female impersonation show running for 11 yrs). Sun- singer-songwriter website. 403-212-0304. www.hornytoadsaloon.com Joe Nolan, acoustic, blues, folk. Other entertainment varies weekly, check website. 403-265-5739. www.lolitaslounge.ca The King’s Head Pub & Eatery 9116 Macleod Trail SE. One of Calgary’s Most Established Live Music Venues. Cover rock featuring Lord Nelsons Pub & Grill 1020 8 Ave. SW. Located adjacent to the local bands every Thu 9pm - 1am, Fri-Sat 10am - 2am. No cover ever. Holiday Inn Express this low-key, casual pub offers a variety of Live 403-259-0111. www.thekingsheadpub.ca Bands every week. Top 40’s to Blues, Metal to Hip Hop. Music starts from 9-10pm til close. Days vary, call for info. Dance floor. 403-232- Ironwood Stage and Grill Located in charming 1229 9 Ave SE. 6704. www.lordnelsonsbarandgrill.weebly.com Inglewood in the historic Gary Theatre. Live Music 7 nights a week with mixed genres. Wed open mic night 8pm. Alternating Saturday

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Morgan’s Pub on 17th 1324 17 Ave SW. Live music 7 nights a week. Rose & Crown Traditional Pub 1503 4 Ave. SW. Lively, Host several well known rockin’ Calgary bands and showcase new talent traditional British pub & restaurant. “Calgary’s Best Live Music on with Saturday open Jam. Mon - The Spinners with the Ladies of La the Guinness Stage” Thur – 8pm – close, Fri-Sat. 9:30 – close. All Gogue. Tue - BROKENTOYZ all out 80’s metal glam band. Thu- Sat genres, check website for entertainment line up. 403-244-7757. www. - Calgary’s best bands live all weekend. Sun - Cumberland, acoustic roseandcrowncalgary.ca mashups. 403-244-6670. www.morganspubcalgary.com Soho Bar & Grill 801 6 St SW. A little taste of New York in the heart The Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club 109 7 Ave SW. of Calgary. Fantasy Fridays, Top 40, Hip Hop, R&B and Old School; Annually recognized as one of Calgary’s Best Live Music Venues and Touch of Latin Class Saturdays. Resident DJ Vacilon & weekly guest one of the Top 50 Live Music Venues in Canada according to the CBC. DJ’s. Dancing at 9pm. 403-237-6453. www.sohobargrill.com Featuring original, independent live music varying from local to national bands and international touring acts. Genres range from country, folk St. James Corner Irish Pub 1219 1 St SW. Authentic Irish Pub. and rockabilly to rock and punk. Every Fri – Sat 10 pm. Free Show Live bands Saturdays 9:30 pm - 1:30am featuring East coast covers every Fri 5pm – 9pm. Occasional weekday show. Call or check website and Celtic rock! Small dance floor. No cover. 403-262-1157.www. for full listings. 403-532-1911. www.thepalomino.ca, www.myspace.com/ stjamescorner.ca thepalomino, www.twitter.com/ThePalomino Studio 82 Rock Lounge 510 Heritage Dr. SW. One of Calgary’s Ranchman’s Cookhouse and Dancehall 9615 Macleod Tr S. Hottest premiere live music venues. Drum & DJ Thursday, Live Rock Music Fri- Canadian Country Acts on the main stage Thur-Sat 9pm. Tues. Night Sat. 10pm-2am. 403-252-7878. www.studio82calgary.com Jam 8:00 pm/Sat afternoon Jam 4:30 pm to 8pm. Dance lessons Mon- Swans of Inglewood Restaurant & Public House 1336 9 Ave SE. Fri 7pm – 8:30 pm. For more information visit www.ranchmans.com Traditional English Pub located in the Carson Block building in the Regal Beagle Your Neighborhood Pub. 3 locations: historic Inglewood district. Wednesday Night Jams hosted by Banjo Bill 920 36 St NE. Karaoke - Thu - 9pm-1am. 403-457-1415. & Co. with a special guest featuring blues, country, bluegrass, folk, funky 180 94 Ave SE. Karaoke – Fri – 9:30pm-1am. Music Trivia – Sat – rock etc. starts at 9pm. Check website for specifics. 403-233-7574.www. 9:30pm to 1:30am. 403-640-7775. swansofinglewood.ca 410 14 St NW. Karaoke- Fridays - 9pm-1am. 403-283.6678. The Trop 1501 34 Ave SW. Recently opened in Marda Loop. Warm, The Roadhouse Nightclub 840 9 Ave SW. Your Night. Our House. inviting, modern room. Fri-Sun - live entertainment 9:30pm-1:30 am. One of Calgary’s #1 Party Nightclub scenes since 2002! Big Party sound Acoustic with a mix of top 40, modern and classic hits. 403-457-6227. of top 40, remixes and mashups. Thurs- Ladies Night, no cover for www.thetrop.ca ladies till 10:30 pm. Sun – Industry Night, no cover for industry guests. Open Thurs-Sun 8pm-2am. 403-398-7623.www.roadhousecalgary.com 60 Entertainment Listings Canmore Canmore Hotel 738 8 St. Lively tavern. Live Music - Thu-Sat (rock, funk, punk, blues & more). Sun - Open Jam night. 403-678-5181. www.myspace.com/canmorehotel • www.reverbnation.com/canmorehotel The Communitea Cafe #117, 1001 6 Ave. Unique, cozy, intimate cafe. Frequently offers live music featuring an eclectic mix of genres. Shows start at 8:30pm, check website for upcoming events and tickets. 403-678-6818. www.thecommunitea.com Drake Pub 909 Railway Ave. Karaoke Mondays, live music Wed-Sat, wide range of music styles: DJ’s, funk, rock & roll, Reggae and more. 10 pm start. Canmore, 403-678-5131. www.thedrakepub.com Banff Aurora Nightclub 110 Banff Ave. Banff ’s largest nightclub. World class DJ’s playing top 40, dance, hip hop, house etc. VIP bottle service section, private lounge with DJ generally alternative music. Open Wed, Fri-Sun - 9pm-2am. Check website for theme nights and special events. 403-760-5300 www.aurorabanff.com Balkan Greek Restaurant & Bar 120 Banff Ave. Contemporary, with old world flair. Tue and Thu are “Greek Night in Banff ” featuring the exciting belly dancing of Hala Jamal, traditional Greek dancing and “the smashing of the plates.” Live dinner show for the whole family. Open daily from 11 am. Dress code mountain casual. 403-762-3454 www.banffbalkan.ca The Beaver Bar 433 Banff Ave. In SameSun Backpacker Lodge. Popular for its cheap prices and lively international atmosphere. Trivia Mondays, Open Mic Thursdays, DJ’s and live concerts - reggae, rock, hip hop and more. Check website for times and dates. 403-762-4499. Tropical Corner Latin Lounge 922 Centre St NE. Salsa, Raggaeton, www.samesun.com Bachata, Meringue and more! DJ dancing in a comfortable lounge atmosphere. Fri – Sat 9pm to close. 403-669-5543. Bruno’s Bar & Grill 305 Caribou St. Nestled just off Banff Ave. Bruno’s has all the charm and comfort of the Rockies. Live Music weekly. UBU Lounge 608 1 St SW. Located in Calgary’s Original Culturehouse Karaoke Thursday and Jam Nights on Fridays & Sundays. Variety of the Grand Theatre Junction. Wed – Sat nights feature Funk to Jazz to live bands on off nights. 403-762-8115.www.taximike.com/brunos.html Hip hop to House musicians. Fri Nights with DJ Al-V for a more hip hop vibe and Saturdays with DJ Anthem for house. 403-265-6440. Dancing Sasquatch 120 Banff Ave. Canadian Cabin themed bar. DJ’s, www.ubulounge.com big sound and funky lights. Open daily 9pm-2am. 403-762-4002. www. banffsasquatch.com The Unicorn 304 8 Ave SW. Stephen Ave Mall. Calgary’s Original Pub Monday “pub stumpers” quiz night - 6:30pm, Wed - Open Mic Hoodoo Lounge 137 Banff Ave. Nightclub with a pumping dance floor, Jam 8:30pm to close. Saturday - Live Rock Music 10pm to close. Small resident DJ’s and guests playing everything from top 40, dance, hip hop, dance floor. 403-234-8816.www.theunicorncalgary.com house and electronica. VIP bottle service. Open Mon-Tue, Thu-Sat 9pm-2am. Caribou Street beside the Eddie burger + bar. Check website V Lounge by Earls at Banker’s Hall 315 8 Ave SW. Calgary’s only for theme nights and special events. 403-760-8636 www.hoodoolounge. Vodka lounge. Sleek and stylish contemporary design. With an ever- com growing vodka list, modern yet classic cocktails, a vibrant, buzzing atmosphere. DJs - Thurs - 8pm-2am. Fri-Sat - 10pm-2am. 403-265- The Paddock Pub 124 Banff Ave. Cozy pub located in the heart of 3280. www.theplacetov.ca downtown Banff featuring various themed nights. Pub Trivia Night Tue - 8 pm. Karaoke Sun - 10pm. 403-760-8543. www.mountroyalhotel.com Vintage Chophouse and Tavern 320 11 Ave. SW. Chic New York style tavern offering live blues and classic rock Friday and Saturday Rose & Crown Pub 202 Banff Ave. Live music 7 nights a week, 364 evenings 10pm-1am. Small dance floor, no cover, no minors. 403-262- days a year! Acts range from grassroots local favourites to international, 7262. www.vintagechophouse.com major label stars and everything in between (pop, indie, rock, country, rockabilly, reggae, blues and more!). 403-762-2121. www.roseandcrown. Vinyl Retro Dance Lounge 213 10 Ave SW. Retro Dance Club. Get ca your groove on and dance to retro thru top 40 mashups! Thu-Sat 9pm- 2am. Cover. 403-233-7337. www.vinylretrolounge.com St. James’s Gate 207 Wolf St. Banff ’s Authentic Olde Irish Pub. Thur 8pm-10pm. Fri - Sat Live Celtic, rock and cover 9:30pm - 1am. 403- West Restaurant & Bar 225 7 Ave SW. Calgary’s Corporate 762-9355. www.stjamesgatebanff.com Playground. Fri-Sat 10pm-2am, 2 DJ’s and 2 dance floors! Bottle service. Cover. 403-237-5556. www.west restaurantandbar.com

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Tommy’s Neighbourhood Pub 120 Banff Ave. Banff ’s longest- One Yellow Rabbit Performance Theatre 2 flr., 225 8 Ave SE. running open mic night has moved to Tommy’s. Just bring yourself. Full Presenters of live theatre, dance, music and other interdisciplinary band instruments provided. Hosted by Gary Gonis. Wednesday 10pm- work for 25 years. Toured North America, Australia, Asia, Mexico close. 403-762-8888. and Europe. Based in the Big Secret Theatre in the Epcor Centre for Performing Arts. 403-264-3224. www.oyr.org Wild Bill’s Legendary Saloon 201 Banff Ave. Restaurant, saloon, nightclub with 300-person seating capacity and 600 person reception. Theatre Junction Grand 608 1 St SW. Contemporary live arts Live Music (country & various artists). Corporate events with live including local, national and international theatre, dance and music. dinner entertainment. Western hospitality, an entertaining band line up, Western Canada’s oldest theatre in the heart of downtown Calgary. and a stomping good time. 403-762-0333. www.wildbillsbanff.com Season: Sep to Apr. 403-205-2922. www.theatrejunction.com Vertigo Theatre 161, 115 9 Ave SE. Live productions. Mystery Arts and Culture theatre. Y Stage productions for children (6-12). Families. Children’s shows. Calgary Tower location. 403-221-3707. Alberta Ballet 341 17 Ave SW. One of the country’s leading ballet www.vertigotheatre.com companies with a repertoire consisting of traditional ballets and commissioned works performed in a contemporary way each season. Performances in Calgary, Edmonton and tour performances abroad. Season: Sep to May. 403- 245-4549. www.albertaballet.com Soho bar & Grill preSentS: Calgary Opera 1315 - 7 St SW. Professional opera company performing at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Special presentations in other venues. 403-262-7286. www.calgaryopera.com Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra 205 8 Ave SE. Live music at the Jack Singer Concert Hall. Latin Class Over 65 concerts from Classical Giants, Rock N’ Roll Hits and Family Favourites. 403-571-0849. SaturDayS www.cpo-live.com Epcor Centre For The Performing Arts 205- Our 8 Ave SE. Five theatres World-class concert hall Our Over 1800 performances and events yearly: live theatre, dance, children’s events, experimental DJ’s theatre, meetings, weddings, sports events/ Playing the Best competitions, award ceremonies and concerts. 403-294-9494. www.epcorcentre.org Latin Jubilations Dinner Theatre Calgary 1002 37 St SW. Interactive dinner theatre. 4 course dinner, 3 act musical comedies and non stop Music laughs! Ghostbusted – Nov. 9, 2012 to Feb. reSiDent 9, 2013. NCIS: The Canadian Affair - Feb 14 - April 21, . The Big Boom Theory - April 26 DJ Vacilon the - June 30. My Big Fat Calgary Wedding July 5 - & weekly GueSt DJ’S Perfect Sept 8. 403-249-7799.; www.jubilations.ca Lunchbox Theatre 160, 115 9 Ave SE. Over DoorS open for Dinner at 6pm scenariO! 35 years of lunchtime theatre. Lunchtime and DancinG at 9pm evening performances under one hour in length. Dinner & Dance. Season: Sept to May. 403-265-4292. www. p rivate b ookinG email uS at Dine in your own lunchboxtheatre.com [email protected] private Section or room. Mount Royal Conservatory 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW. One of Western Canada’s largest we accommoDate private performing arts conservatories. Celebrating 100 DinnerS to private partieS years in 2011 and continues to present student with your own ServerS, and faculty performances throughout the year. bartenDerS & your own DJ. 403-440-6821. www.mtroyal.ca/conservatory Theatre Calgary 222 9 Ave SE. Dramas, comedies and musicals. One person shows to 801 - 6th Street SW, Corner of 9th Ave & 6th Street large musicals with live orchestra. Six annual productions. Matinees. Tickets: 403-294-7447. Downtown • Calgary 403-294-7440. www.theatrecalgary.com

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the hoodoo lounge and nightclub is host to a world-class three full service bars, huge dance floor, vip bottle service, bubbly hockey, pool table, town host to hdtvs everywhere and great nightly djs. its a world-class the perfect place to hit the dance floor and party all night. nightclub

downstairs, 137 banff avenue banff, alberta, canada hoodoolounge.com

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over a million the aurora nightclub features banff’s largest and most popular dance floor, people have four full service bars, vip bottle service, gone through plasma tvs, pool tables, foosball and a private lounge area complete with fireplace, our doors bar and it’s own dj.

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