Where Calgary Magazine July/August 2018 | Page 21

BELLE SOUTHERN KITCHEN AND BAR Belle’s tagline is “making barbecue beautiful” and it shows. The welcoming space showcases stylish picnic tables, a pink pig smoker, and the food is exquisitely presented on cookie trays. Wood is stacked neatly in the corner — you may catch staff picking up a piece for the smoker. The menu is full of Southern-inspired dishes and lets you build your own feast, with the ability to pick from multiple snacks, salads and sides. They also offer a vegan main — the grilled cauliflower steak topped with creamy cashew olive remoulade is always a hit. Eat This The crowd-pleasing “Daisy Duke” platter includes Cajun-roasted chicken, 14-hour applewood smoked brisket and St. Louis ribs. Try the cucumber dill salad and squash puppies as sides. Drink This There are recommendations for pairings right on the menu, and the Belle Peach Tea is a must-try. Fun Fact hern Belle's Sout has er ok Pride sm te ra pa se n its ow . em st sy C A HV Belle JULY/AUGUST 2018 where.ca 21