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BEST FOR TAKEOUT
When you ’ re on the go , you can get food quickly without sacrificing taste and quality — some of Calgary ’ s best food is perfect for takeout . Cluck N Cleaver has a cult following devoted to their juicy fried chicken , while Butcher and Baker fans are all about their craft sandwiches . Stop in at Mango Mania for baos and creative drinks , or Tuk Tuk Thai for delicious Thai food in creative takeout boxes .
BEST FOR A BUSINESS LUNCH
When you ’ re looking to impress a client or seal the deal , you need to know that everything ’ s going to go right . Murrieta ’ s Bar & Grill and Blink have that just-right combo of a relaxed yet upscale vibe and menu .
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The Guild has everything from steak to seafood in a business-casual atmosphere , while Divino has an excellent selection of wine to toast to a good deal .
BEST FOR THEATRE-GOERS
Arts Commons on downtown ’ s Eighth Avenue hosts more than 1,800 performances and events per year — luckily for hungry theatre patrons , it ’ s surrounded by some of the city ’ s best restaurants within walking distance . Centini offers authentic , upscale Italian cuisine , while Charcut is renowned for its modern meat dishes . Catch & the Oyster Bar serves up some of the best seafood in Calgary .
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BEST FOR CARNIVORES
Alberta is a meat-lovin ’ province , and with good reason — some of the best quality beef in the world is raised on the prairie . Vintage Chophouse , Caeasar ’ s , Hy ’ s , and Saltlik all work with small , local producers to serve unforgettable steaks in a classic steakhouse setting , while Modern Steak serves Alberta beef in a more contemporary setting . Palomino Smokehouse is famous for its smoked meats and garlic fries , and Pampa Brazilian Steakhouse keeps it coming rodizio style until you can ’ t take another bite .
BEST FOR VEGETARIANS
Gone are the days when eating out as a vegetarian meant you were limited to salad and bread . Calgary ’ s restaurants have risen to the challenge of providing varied and delicious vegetable-focused meals . Veggie havens The Coup and White Rose Vegetarian Kitchen are completely meat-free , while at least 50 percent of the menus at Ten
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