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LET YOUR CLOTHES DO THE TALKING Sharpen up your look with sophisticated office-to- evening styles from these exclusive retailers. SUPREME MEN’S WEAR Premium ready-to-wear and custom fits are both available at this fashion-forward gentlemen’s boutique (page 38). BELLISSIMA FASHIONS Always on-trend, contemporary women’s looks from top Canadian designers and labels, as well as their own in-house brand (page 38). When you’re out to woo a client or dazzle a potential business partner, you need everything to go smoothly and appear effortless. From the perfect outfit to the ideal dinner service to a good time all around, Calgary is more than equipped to help you grasp that brass ring. GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS Steak Your Claim If doing business over a thick cut of meat seems a bit cliché, well… some stereotypes exist for a reason. Not only is the food satisfying and uniquely Albertan, the service is discrete and impeccable, creating a win-win when you’re out to impress. Established in 1972, Caesar’s Steak House (page 49) has remained family owned and operated through two generations, and serves Alberta beef properly aged for a minimum of 28 days and cut to order, cooked on an open-flame grill. This means there are no limitations on the size or cut you can request. Caesar’s keeps it traditional, from the service to the nostalgic decor. Hy’s Steakhouse (page 49) is all about simple, classic and elegant, perfect for business and celebration alike. Hy’s has private and semi-private dining options for you to enjoy their perfectly cooked steaks, as well as seafood, lamb and duck options. Many dishes are prepared tableside for optimal freshness and customization. Modern Steak (page 49) serves only Alberta beef. Whether it is grass-fed, grain- fed, wet-aged, dry-aged, or wagyu, their beef is always fresh and never frozen. For the indecisive carnivores, Modern offers shared platters so you can try a few different cuts. As the name would suggest, the vibe is more relaxed and contemporary than the classic steakhouse—perfect for when you don’t want to come across as too traditional. HARRY ROSEN Luxury brands like Tom Ford and Brunello Cucinelli mingle with the work of creative designers such as Etro, Dsquared2 and Diesel Black Gold (page 38). BLU’S Locally owned and operated, this boutique is committed to finding the perfect style for women of all ages and all phases of life (page 38). ON THE TOWN  Known for its unique cuts of prime local fare, Vintage Chophouse and Tavern (page 49) butchers in-house to the diner’s specifications—but not before wet aging for a minimum of 60 days to intensify every last ounce of flavour. For a truly eclectic dining experience, take a seat, or sip, inside their semi- private Beringer Room, located inside an enormous wine barrel.  —Michaela Ritchie and Hanna Deeves WET-AGED OR DRY-AGED? There’s no right or wrong answer, it’s all about personal preference. Wet-aged steak is what most people are familiar with—it can have a slightly metallic taste and while natural enzymes have had time to tenderize the meat, it’s generally not as tender as dry-aged. A dry- aged steak has a much deeper flavour profile which is not to everyone’s taste, but others can’t get enough of the nutty, sometimes cheesy notes of flavour that are naturally brought out by the aging process. MARCH/APRIL 2018 where.ca 23