Where Calgary Magazine Where May June 2017 | Page 53

SPECIAL ADVERTISING FEATURE
RODNEY’S OYSTER HOUSE Enjoy fresh seafood in a
casual setting. Oysters are, of course, the specialty but
there’s plenty of variety and lots of seating. Entrees:
$$$ 355 - 10 Ave SW, 403-460-0026. Map 2, F5
www.rodeneysoysterhousecalgary.com
SPANISH & PORTUGUESE
BARCELONA TAVERN A Spanish-influenced restaurant
and lounge with 23 tapas plates designed for sharing,
plus a good selection of hearty western entrees. Their
Gin & Tonic bar boasts some great classic and creative
cocktails, and there’s a solid list of international wines. A
great spot for happy hour. Entrees $$$ 501 - 8 Ave SW,
403-265-6555. Map 3, I5 barcelonatavern.com
KINGS OF CRAFT
Calgary’s craft beer scene is bubbling over with talent,
as skilled brewmasters create exciting local beers. You
can find these brews on tap at most local bars and
restaurants, or head to the brewery and enjoy beers
straight from the source.
STEAK
CAESAR’S STEAKHOUSE & LOUNGE A Calgary classic
for top-notch steak. Undeniably old school, Caesar’s
has been captivating diners since 1972. Featuring some
of the best beef Alberta has to offer aged a minimum of
28 days for enhanced taste and optimum tenderness. All
steaks are cut individually to order, seasoned with house
spices and charbroiled for ideal flavour. Classic service
including table-side dishes such as Chateaubriand
and Steak Diane, paired with classic cocktails and a
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence wine list ensure
a memorable experience. Entrees: $$$ Downtown: 512
- 4 Ave SW, 403-264-1222. Map2, D3 Willow Park:
110, 10816 Macleod Tr S, 403-278-3930. Map 1, L6
www.caesarssteakhouse.com
CHARCUT ROAST HOUSE A contemporary cuisine hot
spot serving phenomenal rotisserie and charbroiled meat
dishes. Excellent cocktail menu. Entrees: $$$ 899 Centre
St SW, 403-984-2180. Map 2, F5 www.charcut.com
MODERN STEAK Modern Steak combines steakhouse
and cocktail lounge. The eye-catching design
compliments the menu, which features steak from
local farms. Enjoy from the casual upper dining level or
the lower intimate lounge area, complete with the bar,
wrap-around leather sofas and a private back room.
Entrees: $$$ 107 - 10A St NW, 403-670-6873. Map 1. G5
www.modernsteak.ca
VINTAGE CHOPHOUSE & TAVERN This upscale
steak house boasts fine dining and exceptional steaks.
Entrees: $$$ 320 - 11 Ave SW, 403-262-7262. Map 2, F5
www.vintagechophouse.com
VEGETARIAN
COUP, THE This trendy vegetarian and vegan bistro
serves creative entrees and drinks. Entrees: $$ 924 - 17
Ave SW, 403-541-1041. Map 2, I1 www.thecoup.ca
VEG-IN YYC Vegan and vegetarian homemade, natural
cuisine including burgers, burritos, and flatbreads. 215 - 6
Ave SE, 587-351-5253. Map 2, E6 www.veginyyc.com
WHITE ROSE VEGETARIAN KITCHEN Their menu
consists of plates meant for sharing and includes
seaweed salad, eggplant, grilled cheese, and tofu. Entrees:
$$ 6512 Bowness Rd NW, 403-455-8055. Map 1, F3
www.whiterosekitchen.ca
WINEBARS
BAR VON DER FELS Excellent wine list paired with
dishes such as braised leeks or beignets with comte
cream. Entrees: $$ 1005A - 1 St SW, 587-349-2656.
www.barvonderfels.com
VIN ROOM Wines are available by the ounce so you
can sample before deciding on a glass or bottle. Minors
are allowed. Entrees: $$ 2310 - 4 St SW, 403-457-5522.
Map 1, H6 www.vinroom.com
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KING OF CRAFT: CRAIG PEARSON
Craig Pearson moved to Calgary in 2005,
with the plan to stay for a few years, finish
two degrees, then move home to Grand
Prairie. Funny how things change. By the
end of his first school year he thought about
pursuing brewing beer. Ten years ago he was
fortunate to land a position with Brewsters
Brewing Co and started working full time in
the brewery, continuing to perfect his craft. In
the spring of 2014 he became Head Brewer at
Brewsters Brewing Co, followed by Brewery
Manager. In November 2016 he joined one
of Calgary's newest brewpubs, Trolley 5, as
head brewer. “I try to stay on trend while
adding something different to help round it
out,” Craig says of his approach to brewing.
Trolley 5’s most popular beer, the White IPA,
is a crowd-pleaser. “It’s a very approachable
Belgian White Ale that is hopped up but still
has a strong citrus character,” Craig says. Or,
try the latest and greatest: the new Cranberry
Wit in May and the Cowboy Crusher ISA in
June.
TROLLEY 5
Sunday: 10 am - 1 am
(2 am on long weekends)
Monday to Wednesday: 11 am - 1 am
Thursday, Friday: 11 am - 2 am
Saturday: 10 am - 2 am
728 - 17 Ave SW, 403-454-3731,
trolley5.com
KING OF CRAFT: BRIAN SMITH
Brian Smith has two degrees from the
University of Calgary, but more importantly,
he knows great beer thanks to crafting
thousands of batches for Wild Rose Brewery
and other independent brewers. He currently
leads the brewing operations at Wild
Rose, which started brewing its craft beer
in Calgary in 1996. As the popularity of
craft beer continues to grow, so does Wild
Rose, but they continue to brew in small
batches with a huge focus on the quality
of ingredients (which includes malt barley
and some wheat that may have been grown
by you) that goes into every batch. Their
beers are supplied exclusively to Alberta, so
consider yourself lucky to live here.
WILD ROSE BREWERY
Monday to Saturday: 11 am - 11 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 9 pm
Minors are permitted until 7 pm
Sunday to Thursday, and until 4 pm
Friday and Saturday
2, 4580 Quesnay Wood Dr SW,
403-727-5451, wildrosebrewery.com