ASK THE EXPERT
NAHEED
NENSHI
Mayor of Calgary
What’s your favourite part of the Calgary
Stampede? My absolute favourite part
of the Calgary Stampede is the feeling in
Calgary during this time. This is truly a
city-wide festival and everyone gets in the
spirit. You can see it best in the hundreds
of community pancake breakfasts and
barbecues held in everzy corner of our city.
Of course, the best part of being mayor is
riding my horse at the front of the Stampede
Parade. That never gets old.
Where’s a good place to get some
barbecue? Like all proper cities, Calgary is
home to barbecue styles from across the
globe. African, Korean, Japanese, Brazilian,
Indian, and Western barbecue are all
amazing flavour options to help you scratch
your barbecue itch. Calgarians truly do love
grilled food, and we’re good at making it.
Some of my favourites are the beef ribs at
Africana (page 64), Tiffin (page 64), and
Safari Grill (page 64) (they compete for the
best), and Minas (page 67) for Brazilian.
And for traditional southern barbecue, you
can’t go wrong with Hayden Block (page 51),
which also has some of the best customer
service in the city. And half-price after 10
pm! Or, if you’re near City Hall, the Palomino
(page 51) has a great vibe and music
combined with excellent food.
Where can a visitor find a truly “Calgary”
souvenir? Do yourself a favour and visit
Calgary’s own Smithbilt Hats (page 49).
They’re the maker of our city’s traditional
White Hat and a 99-year-old institution.
From the top of your head to the tip of your
toes, you should also visit Alberta Boot Co.
(page 49). I have three pairs of their boots
in my wardrobe, and I love them. Stylish and
comfortable. Tell Ben the mayor sent you.
Where do you go when you want to unwind
and relax? I always look forward to the
Calgary Folk Music Festival (page 32) in late
July. There’s nothing quite like sitting on a
beautiful urban island with thousands of your
closest friends while listening to some of the
best music in the world.
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