With Calgary ’ s food scene becoming more and more delicious week after week , it can be challenging to decide where to eat . There will always be those trendy , new spots to snag a table at , but here are fifteen signature dishes around the city that keep locals and visitors alike coming back again and again . by dan clapson
Chef Tasting Menu at Rouge
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PHOTOGRAPHS : BY NEIL ZELLER , TEN FOOT HENRY BY BRITTANY BACK
TEN FOOT HENRY ’ S MUSHROOM OMELETTE
An omelette for dinner you say ? Sounds crazy , doesn ’ t it ? When it tastes this good , it doesn ’ t really matter . A beautifully prepared French-style omelette is filled with a tender layer of shaved mushrooms and then topped with a frisée salad and a touch of truffle oil . A lovely reminder that just enough truffle in certain dishes can elevate things to the next level . tenfoothenry . com
ALLOY ’ S TUNA TATAKI
Known for blending flavours from around the globe on a single plate , Alloy ’ s refined menu is full of sensory experiences whether it be the heat of a Thai chili or the coolness of Greek yogurt and everything in between . Take chef Herrera ’ s beautiful tataki for example : tuna is seared , rolled in a robust spice mix , sliced , and served up with edamame puree , sour cream foam , marinated tomatoes , and crispy wonton chips . With each bite , this unique spin on tataki will remind you that a group of humble ingredients can be better than the sum of their parts . alloydining . com
ANJU ’ S CRISPY TOFU
Canada ’ s premier contemporary Korean restaurant may have evolved dramatically over the years , and the menu with it , but some dishes never change . That ’ s something to be happy about because the big , crispy cubes of soft tofu with tender pork belly , bright citrus aioli , and sautéed maple kimchi taste just as good now as they did years ago . anju . ca
Valrhona Chocolate Torte at Blink Crispy Tofu at Anju
With Calgary ’ s food scene becoming more and more delicious week after week , it can be challenging to decide where to eat . There will always be those trendy , new spots to snag a table at , but here are fifteen signature dishes around the city that keep locals and visitors alike coming back again and again . by dan clapson
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