acclaimed Rouge. Menu includes grilled paillards,
rotisserie and other classic bistro dishes. Entrees: $$$
308, 1919 Sirocco Dr SW, 403-689-9953. Map 1, H3
www.bistrorougeyyc.com
MONKI BREAKFASTCLUB & BISTRO A contemporary
breakfast bistro in the Beltline featuring gourmet breakfast
fare including paninis, Benedict dishes, and more. Entrees:
$$ 1301 - 10 Ave SW. Map 3, G1 twitter.com/monkibistro
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R e s t a u r a n t
YELLOW DOOR BISTRO Yellow Door Bistro serves
contempoary French-inspired breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The brunch buffet is an enduring favourite with locals.
Open 6:30 am - 10 pm daily. Entrees: $$ 119 - 12 Ave SW,
403-206-9585. Map 2, H5 www.yellowdoorbistro.ca
BREWERIES
BIG ROCK BREWERY Calgary’s largest local brewery is
known for its Traditional Ale, Grasshöpper Wheat Ale,
Honey Brown Lager, and inventive seasonal beers. Brewery
tours take place on Thursdays and Saturdays, and are $25
each. Reservations are required. Tours are two hours long
and include an explanation of the brewing process, a beer
tasting, and a souvenir to take home. Participants must
be ages 18+. 5555 - 76 Ave SE, 403-720-3239. Map 1, J9
www.bigrockbeer.com
THE DANDY BREWING COMPANY New to the Calgary
craft beer scene, Dandy is a nano-brewery focused on
British inspired ales brewed in small batches, such as the
Golden Brown Dandy Ale or the Dandy in the Underworld
Sweet Oyster Stout. Beer can be purchased directly
from the brewery or at select liquor stores around the
city. Bay #11, 1826 - 25 Ave NE, 403-769-9399. Map 1, F7
www.thedandybrewingcompany.com
TOOLSHED BREWING COMPANY Calgarians have
been enjoying Toolshed beers ever since they were
brewing out of Dead Frog Brewery in BC. Now, the local
brewery has their own space in Calgary and brews three
flagship beers that are deliciously thirst-quenching.
Tours are available by appointment. The on-site shop is
stocked with their flagship beers and Toolshed-branded
merchandise. 801 - 30 St NE, 403-775-1749. Map 1, G8
www.toolshedbrewing.com
Silver Service Award - Les Clefs d’Or Concierge, 2017
Best Tried & True – Avenue Magazine, 2016
Best Overall – Avenue Magazine, 2015
1240 8th Ave SE, Calgary
403.531.2767
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VILLAGE BREWERY This craft brewery is centred
around the idea that “it takes a village” to build a great
community. They’ve got four flagship beers and a rotating
selection of seasonal beers. Tours are available at 12:30
pm on the first and third Saturday of every month. Tours
are $15 per person and include samples of all of their
beers, a pint of your favourite Village beer, and a Village
Brewery pint glass to take home. 5000 - 12A St SE,
403-243-3327. Map 1, I7 www.villagebrewery.com
WILD ROSE BREWERY These locally brewed craft beers
are only available in Alberta—try the fruity WRaspberry
Ale, the signature smooth Velvet Fog, or any of their other
six staple beers. Their seasonal varieties are often only
available on tap at the brewery. Enjoy a beer and meal
in the Tap Room or take a tour of the brewery. Tours are
available on Sundays at 1 pm for $29 per person, and must
be booked in advance. Tours include a tasting session of
six beer samples, a beer tasting lesson, and a Wild Rose
pint glass to take home. 2, 4580 Quesnay Wood Dr SW,
403-720-2733. Map 1, I4 www.wildrosebrewery.com
BURGERS
CLIVE BURGER This hip neighbourhood burger bar located
on 17th Avenue SW uses local Spring Creek Ranch beef.
Try the creamy custard milkshakes and fresh, hand-cut
fries. Entrees: $ 736 - 17 Ave SW, 403-461-7088. Map 3, J5
www.cliveburger.com
FATBURGER An extensive menu including AAA
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