Where Calgary Magazine September / October 2018

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE ANJU Anju serves up traditional Korean small plates and sharing plates with a modern twist in a refined setting. One bite of any of chef Roy Oh’s dishes and you’ll see why locals love it here. Pair a creative cocktail or choose from a vast selection of wine, sake and soju for an unforgettable dining experience. Open daily from 11 am - 1 am. 344 - 17 Ave SW, 403-460-3341, anju.ca 2018 In January 2018 Where Calgary magazine released its annual list of Best Restaurants in Calgary. BRIDGETTE BAR Bridgette Bar is a chef-driven bar in the heart of Calgary’s Design District. We keep the fires burning from morning until late, welcoming all friends, lovers and kindred spirits to immerse themselves in a mid-century modern atmosphere. Feast, bend an elbow and explore a beautiful intersection of craft and culture. 739 - 10 Ave SW, bridgettebar.com NATIVE TONGUES TAQUERIA HAMBURGUESA AL CARBON: Well known for Margarita Monday and cheap tacos on Tuesday, Native Tongues is also home to the Hamburguesa al Carbon, a dish that has gained a special place in the hearts of burger lovers far and wide. This crowd-pleaser includes wagyu beef patties and a healthy dose of melted cheese on a sesame bun that’s served with house-made chips and hot sauce. 235 – 12 Ave SW, 403-263-9444, Nativetongues.ca CALCUTTA CRICKET CLUB CHILI CHICKEN: The kitchen has stated on many occasions that this dish will never be removed for fear of rioting. Like most things on the menu here, the chili chicken is a new take on classic Indian fare. The end result is juicy bite-size chicken that delights taste buds with sweet, spicy and salty sensations, thanks to the sesame soy and green chilies. A must try! 340 - 17 Ave SW, 403-719-1555, calcuttacricketclub.com TOP 12 RESTAURANTS Anju Restaurant Bar Von Der Fels Bonterra Trattoria Bridgette Bar Deane House Foreign Concept The Nash Pigeonhole River Café Rouge Suzette Brittany Bistro Ten Foot Henry MODERN STEAK In a mission to bring the perfect steak from the gate to your plate, we have collaborated with an Alberta ranch to raise an award-winning black Angus bull. With exclusive rights to his lineage, Modern is now serving steaks that surpass the flavour and texture of the highest grades of meat, and we offer grass-fed, grain-fed, wet-aged, dry- aged, and Wagyu beef 365 days a year. 107 - 10a St NW, 403-670-6873, modernsteak.ca TOP 5 STEAKHOUSES Caesar’s Steakhouse Hy’s Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar Bookers BBQ, Crab and Shrimp Boil Bridgette Bar, Garlic Bread Modern Steak Buchanan’s, Sticky Toffee Pudding Vintage Chophouse and Tavern Caesar’s Steakhouse, Filet Mignon Wellington’s of Calgary Calcutta Cricket Club, Chili Chicken 25 FAVOURITE DISHES Alloy, Beef Short Rib Anju, Oxtail Tortellini Barcelona, Seafood and Chorizo Paella Last Best, Smoked Bone Marrow Modern Steak, Filet Trio Murrieta’s, Elk Sirloin Native Tongues, Hamburguesa al Carbon One18 Empire, House Soft Pretzel Ox Bar de Tapas, Seared Scallops Pigeonhole, Charred Cabbage Pulcinella, Diavola Pizza Rouge, Dark Chocolate Brownie Selkirk Grille, Bison Poutine Shiki Menya, Chili Goma Silver Dragon, Ha Gow Una Pizza, Kale Caesar Salad Vintage Chophouse, Escargot Oxbow, Honey Garlic Duck Wings Yellow Door Bistro, Spicy Seafood Casarecce Pasta LES CLEFS D’OR SILVER SERVICE AWARDS Rouge The Grizzly House in Banff

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