Jane Bond BBQ first rolled through Calgary
as a food truck before expanding to a
barbecue house in 2016 on International
Avenue, a cuisine hotspot in the southeast.
The space is classy yet comfortable, thanks
to black leather, wooden planks and light-
up marquee letters that spell out “BBQ.”
Jenny Burthwright, owner and chef, says
they aim to create an atmosphere where
guests feel like they’re in a second home.
The menu features some tasty and unique
dishes, including croc bites — that’s right,
crocodile battered and fried. You can still
catch the food truck out and about, and
they offer full-service catering too.
Palomino
THE PALOMINO SMOKEHOUSE
Cowboys, punk rockers and suits on
their lunch break are all welcome at The
Palomino. Western memorabilia is wedged
on the walls next to playbills and the iconic
poster of Johnny Cash’s angry finger. The
popular live music venue has supported
many local and touring artists over the
years. Food-wise, they specialize in dry
rubbed and smoked Texas-style barbecue
and have developed their own special
Palomino dry rub. “Our goal is to do the
best barbecue, showcase the best live music
and have the coldest beer,” says Arlen
Smith, one of the operating partners of The
Palomino. “That’s what we’ve been aiming
for and want to keep hitting.”
Eat This
Sliced Alberta beef brisket — this classic
pick spends 14-16 hours in the smoker
before making its way to your plate.
“Brisket is probably the thing we’re most
proud of,” Smith says.
Drink This
“I’m a lager guy, so a good, crisp, light,
cheap, American-style lager is probably
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