WHERE TO DINE AWARDS 2018
Calgary’s
TOP 12
RESTAURANTS OF 2018
BY SILVIA PIKAL AND RACHAEL FREY
Our panel of judges had a difficult task this year due to the
extremely high bar that is being set by Calgary’s restaurants. There
was much rigorous debate before they narrowed it down to 12 stellar
examples of the very best the city has to offer. Each of these restaurants
(presented in alphabetical order) are well worth the time and offer
something new to visitors to Calgary—they are all original to our city.
We invite you to see for yourself what our judges are raving about.
BAR VON DER FELS
BEST NEW
RESTAURANT
After opening in autumn 2016,
Bar Von Der Fels quickly became
a staple in Calgary’s foodie scene
thanks to an impressive wine
list and inventive menu filled
with intriguing and unexpected
dishes such as escargot poutine
and moose tartare. “The kitchen
is smaller than most walk-in
closets but the food is exactly
the kind I want to eat,” says Julie
van Rosendaal. The best way to
experience this little hide-away is
to come prepared to expand your
palate for both food and wine—
bring a few friends and sample
as much as possible. “Every time
I visit Bar Von Der Fels I learn
something new,” says Carmen
Cheng. “I’ve been introduced
to fabulous wines here after
telling the owners or staff about
my preferences. I’ve also been
wowed by new-to-me ingredients
and Chef Hendry’s unique flavour
combinations, such as pairing
fresh peas with smoked marrow
and goat curd (page 34).”
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018
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