DINING
menu features seasonal ingredients such as lamb , halibut and duck . Extremely knowledgeable and attentive staff . Entrees : $$$ 2505 - 17 Ave SW , 403-262-0036 . Map 1 , G5
SUZETTE BRITTANY BISTRO Escape to Northern France as you eat authentic crêpes and galettes at this bright bistro in trendy Mission . Salads , fish , and pasta are also available . Entrees : $$ 2210 - 4 St SW , 403-802-0036 . Map 1 , H6 www . bistrosuzette . ca
FUSION & GLOBAL ALLOY This elegant dining room with a sleek , white interior serves upscale cuisine with Latin American , Mediterranean and Asian influences . Entrees : $$$ 220 - 42 Ave SE , 403-287-9255 . Map 1 , I6 www . alloydining . com
CACTUS CLUB CAFÉ Casual fusion fare in a laid-back atmosphere . Entrees : $$ 2612 - 39 Ave NE , 403-250-1120 . Map 1 , E8 7010 Macleod Tr SE , 403-255-1088 . Map 1 , J6 www . cactusclubcafe . com
FOREIGN CONCEPT The menu offers modern takes on Asian fusion , along with an exceptional cocktail list . 1011 - 1 St SW , 403-719-7288 . Map 2 , G5 www . foreignconcept . ca
RAW BAR Located in the hip Hotel Arts , Raw Bar features an Asian fusion menu and a cutting-edge cocktail menu . Entrees : $$$ 119 - 12 Ave SW , 403-206-9565 . Map 2 , H5 www . rawbaryyc . ca
TWO PENNY Two Penny restaurant serves familiar , familystyle Chinese dining on the main floor and hosts The Tea House — a dim-sum and cocktail bar — on the lower-level . 1213 - 1 St SW , 403-474-7766 . Map 2 , H5 www . twopenny . ca
INDIAN CALCUTTA CRICKET CLUB Bengali cuisine is the focus
at this spot with the menu covering off everything from bar snacks to curries , along with a few large-format dishes such as beef short rib biryani . 340 - 17 Ave SW , 403-719-1555 . www . calcuttacricketclub . com
MOTI MAHAL Based on the cuisine of Northern India , this tapestry-hung dining room features curries and the specialty chicken tikka with spicy yogurt and tomato sauce . Entrees : $$$ 1805 - 14 St SW , 403-228-9990 . Map 2 , G3
TIFFIN CURRY AND ROTI HOUSE Cafeteria-style restaurant providing curries , samosas , roti and other Indian staples . 188 - 28 St SE , 403-273-2420 . www . tiffincurry . ca
RAJDOOT Menu items are prepared in clay ovens . Halal meat dishes available , heart-smart and vegetarian selections . Daily lunch special . Entrees : $$ 2424 - 4 St SW , 403-245-0181 . Map 1 , H6 www . rajdoot . ca
ITALIAN 500 CUCINA This modern Inglewood hotspot serves authentic Italian cuisine with a contemporary twist made with local and fresh ingredients . Be sure to sit on the patio in the warmer months . 1003 - 9 Ave SE , 403-460-0797 . Map 1 , H7 www . 500cucina . com
BONTERRA TRATTORIA Italian peasant cuisine served in a trattoria setting . Extensive wine and spirits selection . Lovely courtyard patio . Reservations recommended . Entrees : $$$ 1016 - 8 St SW , 403-262-8480 . Map 2 , G2 www . bonterra . ca
CARDINALE This restaurant focuses on fresh pasta made in-house , hand-crafted cocktails and fine Italian wine . It ’ s a short walk away from the Saddledome , and a
favourite hang-out when the Flames play . 401 – 12 Ave SE , 403-264-6046 .
CENTINI A fine Italian dining room serving dishes such as braised oxtail soup , goat cheese cannelloni and milk-fed veal with spaghetti agilo olio . Lounge . Entrees : $$$$ 160 - 8 Ave SE , 403-269-1600 . Map 3 , F7
TAVERNETTA A modern take on a traditional Italian tavern . Reflecting regions across Italy from Alba to Veneto , dishes range from speidini ( food on skewers ) to seasonal salads and handmade pastas . 1002 Edmonton Trail NE , 403-250-8894 . www . tavernettayyc . ca
TEATRO Elegant , contemporary Italian dining in the historic Dominion Bank building on Olympic Plaza features local organic produce and game . Extensive wine selection . Reservations recommended . Entrees : $$$ 200 - 8 Ave SE , 403-290-1012 . Map 2 , F4 www . teatro . ca
JAPANESE GORO + GUN Traditional Japanese ramen bowls as well as tapas-style skewers and sushi are served at this modern , friendly noodle bar . 225 - 7 Ave SW , 403-237-5596 . Map 2 , E6 www . goroandgun . ca
JINYA RAMEN BAR Traditional ramen with pork , chicken , and vegetable options including a creamy vegan ramen . 1800 - 4 St SW , 587-356-0721 . www . jinya-ramenbar . com
KINJO SUSHI & GRILL Features floating sushi bar and an open cooking pit where patrons can watch their meal being prepared . Specializes in “ Izakaya ” style dining with a pub-like , festive atmosphere . Staff serenade you with English and Japanese songs . Entrees : $$ 7101 Macleod Tr S , 403-255-8998 . Map 2 , J6 www . kinjosushiandgrill . com
“ In a city where beef is King , Caesar ’ s Steakhouse is a Calgary institution .”
Downtown | 512 - 4 Avenue SW | 403-264-1222 Willow Park | 110 , 10816 Macleod Trail SE | 403-278-3930 caesarssteakhouse . com
SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2018 where . ca 51