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products , books and gifts . The downtown location ’ s Sunflower Vegetarian Café serves hot and cold entrées and fresh juices . Entrees : $$ 202 - 61 Ave SW , 403-541-0606 . Map 1 , I6 1304 - 10 Ave SW , 403-229-2383 . Map 3 , H1
CRMR AT HOME Gourmet groceries from the company behind four Calgary restaurants : Divino , Cilantro , The Ranche and Bar C . Take home fresh pasta , homemade pie , pre-made pizza , preserves and pickles , organic elk and bison as well as decadent desserts . Entrees : $$$ 330 - 17 Ave SW , 403-532-0241 . Map 3 , I5 www . crmrathome . com
FIT KITCHEN A healthy meal store featuring fresh , delicious , and nutritionally responsible food . Meals to go , meal plans , and a fit deli . McKenzie Towne Centre , 33 High St SE , 403-455-3474 . www . fitkitchen . ca
GRUMANS CATERING AND DELICATESSEN Deli and catering in Victoria Park features matzo ball soup , potato knishes , Montreal smoked meat sandwiches . Now serving weekend brunch . Entrees : $$ 230 - 11 Ave SE , 403-261-9003 . Map 3 , H12 www . grumans . ca
ILLICHMANN ’ S SAUSAGE SHOP In business for more than 30 years , serving homemade sausage and meats smoked in-house . There are also European cheeses and freshly baked specialty breads . Come by on Friday or Saturday for hot meat loaf . Catering available . Entrees : $ 1840 - 36 St SE , 403-272-1673 . Map 1 , G7 www3 . telus . net / illichmannsausage
JANICE BEATON FINE CHEESE This shop stocks everything from rare French soft cheeses to locally made pecorino and gouda . Entrees : $ 1017 - 16 Ave SW , 403-229-0900 . Map 3 , I1
Fine Chinese Cuisine Since 1966
• Large selection of Dim Sum served daily from trolley carts
• Extensive menu , live seafood , Cantonese & Szechuan dishes
• Take out , delivery and catering services
• Dim Sum , Lunch , Dinner Open 7 days a week and all holidays .
106 - 3 Avenue SE • Chinatown
403-264-5326
Our Banff restaurant now moved to new location at 109 Spray Ave .
LINA ’ S ITALIAN MARKET Shop for fresh breads , meats and cheeses , take-out items , Italian packaged foods and olive oil . Or sit in the café , sip a cappuccino and imagine you ’ re in Florence . Entrees : $$ 2202 Centre St N , 403-277- 9166 . Map 1 , F6
THE MAIN DISH An open urban market with meals to eat in or take home . An energetic staff serves daily hot lunch and dinner specials like focaccia flatbread pizza and mint pistachio leg of lamb . Plus madeto-order sandwiches and salads . Also carries fresh fruit , specialty crackers and tortilla chips , and desserts . Entrees : $$ 903 General Ave NE , 403-265-3474 . Map 2 , D9
MYHRE ’ S DELI On 11 St SW , this retro eat-in or takeout spot serves huge stacked Montréal smoked-meat sandwiches and wood-fired bagels . Entrees : $ 1411 - 11 St SW , 403-244-6602 . Map 3 , H1
PLANET ORGANIC MARKET Organic gourmet groceries and fresh produce . They also have a large selection of cleaning products , make-up , jewellery and more . Entrees : $ 100 , 10233 Elbow Dr SW , 403-252-2404 . Map 1 , K6 110 , 4625 Varsity Dr NW , 403-288-6700 . Map 1 , E5
SALSITA Mexican and North African groceries , including salsa , beans , hot sauces , fresh tortilla shells and deli meats . Stop by at midday for well-priced lunch or take away . Entrees : $$ 1512 - 11 St SW , 403-802-4600 . Map 2 , F3
SPINELLI ITALIAN CENTRE SHOP Authentic Italian deli , baked goods , and grocery items , as well as local selections . Also sells gift baskets , party trays , and cakes to order , including the legendary Italian Christmas cake panettone . 9919 Fairmount Dr SE , 403-238 4869 . www . italiancentre . ca
SPOLUMBO ’ S FINE FOODS AND DELI Spacious and airy spot serving thick Italian sandwiches : mortadella , meatloaf , and provolone . Also salads , soups , specials , and sausages . Eat in or take out . Busy at lunch hour . 1308 - 9 Ave SE , 403-264-6452 . www . spolumbos . com
SUNTERRA MARKET Alberta-based , family-owned fresh food market designed in the European style . Offers local products , unique imports and brand-name basics . On site , quick-serve dining offers a choice of chef-designed pizzas , a crêperie , hot carving station and fresh fruit smoothies . Keynote ( 12th Ave ) now features MARKETbar lounge . Entrees : $ 200 , 1851 Sirocco Dr SW , 403-266-3049 . Map 1 , H4 450 - 1 St SW , 403-262-8240 . Map 3 , D6 Plus-15 level Banker ’ s Hall , 403-269-3610 . Map 3 , F6 200 - 12 Ave SE , 403-261-6772 . Map 3 , H7 803 - 49 Ave SW , 403-287-0554 . Map 1 , I6 401 - 9 Ave SW , 403-263-9756 . Map 3 , F5 22 Aerial Pl NE , 403-648-6454 . Map 1 , D8
T & T SUPERMARKET One-stop-shops for oriental cuisine . Noodles , wasabi , Pocky sticks and soya sauces , as well as more exotic items such as durians , lily buds , gai choy , shark fin and pork ears . Includes a bakery , deli , tea store and Chinese herb shop . Entrees : $ 999 - 36 St NE , 403-569-6888 . Map 1 , F8 9650 Harvest Hills Blvd NE , 403-237-6608 . Map 1 , C6
DESSERTS & BAKERIES BLISS & CO Gourmet cupcakes , pies , cakes and cream puffs . Cupcake flavours include Chocolate Eruption , Lemon Cream , 14 Karrot Gold , After Eight , Caramel Bliss and Cookies ‘ n ’ Cream . A nut-free bakery . Entrees : $ Bow Valley Square 2 : 221 , 205 - 5 Ave SW , 403-699-8838 . Map 3 , E10 www . blisscupcakes . com
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If you ' re craving dim sum , Silver Dragon ( page 61 ) will satisfy with carts loaded with ha gow , shumai , and lots more .
DECADENT BRÛLÉE From the owner of Brûlée Patisserie , this gourmet dessert shop features decadent treats such as cakes , bars , tarts , and cookies . 103 , 1019 - 17 Ave SW , 403-245-5535 . Map 3 , J3
JELLY MODERN DOUGHNUTS Gourmet doughnut bakery café offering a sophisticated update on the Canadian treat . Try the maple bacon doughnut dipped in maple glaze and finished with crumbled Valbella bacon . Entrees : $ 1414 - 8 St SW , 403-453-2053 . Map 2 , H2 www . jellymoderndoughnuts . com
THE PIE HOLE A proper pie shop , making sweet and savoury pies from scratch with an all butter crust and home made fillings . We bake sweet and savoury pies fresh each day . 8 Spruce Center SW ,
403-452-3960 . www . thepiehole . ca
VILLAGE ICE CREAM Any time is a good time for ice cream . This local shop makes and serves unique , small-batch ice cream flavours like maple pecan and honey lavender by the cone or cup . Entrees : $ 431 - 10 Ave SE , 403-261-7950 . Map 2 , G6 820 - 49 Ave SW , 403-457-9808 . Map 1 , I5 www . villageicecream . com
YANN HAUTE PATISSERIE This Mission district patisserie serves sinfully delicious croissants , tarts , eclairs , brioche , and pains au chocolat , as well as a wide selection of Parisian macarons . Entrees : $ 329 - 23 Ave SW , 403-244-8091 . Map 1 , H6 www . yannboutique . com
DINERS THE BELTLINER This modern take on a classic diner serves up classic breakfast , lunch , and dinner dishes as well as crafted cocktails . Entrees : $$ 243 - 12 Ave SW , 587-955-1555 . Map 2 , H5 www . thebeltliner . com
BRO ’ KIN YOLK A breakfast restaurant serving all the breakfast classics including homemade Belgian waffles , baked egg frittatas , eggs Benedict , and a selection of breakfast sandwiches . 12580 Symon Valley Rd NW , 587-317-5743 . Map 1 , B4 www . brokinyolk . ca
DINER DELUXE This brightly lit diner serves all-day breakfast as well as contemporary takes on comfort foods . Entrees : $$ 104 , 350 Aspen Glen Landing SW , 403-457-3000 . Map 1 , H2 804 Edmonton Tr NE , 403-276-5499 . Map 1 , G6 www . dinerdeluxe . com
KANE ’ S HARLEY DINER A restaurant with a ‘ 50s theme and Harley Davidson motorcycle memorabilia throughout . The menu offers old-style diner fare : meat loaf , macaroni and cheese , homemade cinnamon buns and milkshakes . Entrees : $ 1209 - 9 Ave SE , 403-269-7311 . Map 1 , H7 www . kanesharleydiner . com
OEB BREAKFAST CO . OEB Breakfast Co . serves fresh , upscale breakfast dishes with a twist , with a focus on eggs . Entrees : $$ 824 Edmonton Tr NE , 403-278-3447 . Map 1 , G6 222 - 5 Ave SW , 587-352-3447 . Map 2 , E4 www . eatoeb . com
PFANNTASTIC PANNENKOEK HAUS A Dutch eatery that turns pancakes into meals . More than 75 to choose from , including cheese and leek , bacon , or chocolate and whipped cream . Entrees : $$ 2439 - 54 Ave SW , 403-243-7757 . www . dutchpancakes . ca
PLOWSHARE ARTISAN DINER Nutritious cuisine that showcases local producers in a relaxed setting . The menu includes spinach and havarti cheese pie and bacon wrapped meatloaf . 817 - 1 St SW . 403-454-4953 . Map 2 , F5
Want weekend brunch without waiting in line ? Grumans Catering & Delicatessen ( page 62 ) has delicious brunch dishes laden with Montreal smoked meat .
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