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KOREAN ANJU RESTAURANT & LOUNGE A hip, contemporary take on Korean cuisine, with an emphasis on tapas-style dishes. Entrees include oxtail tortellini, ramen soup with pork belly and spicy cured blue crab. The sizzling stone rice bowl is highly recommended. Entrees: $$$ 344 - 17 Ave SW, 403-460-3341. Map 2, I4 www.anju.ca WELCOME to OUR KITCHEN! BOW BULGOGI HOUSE A no-frills, family-run Korean barbecue house serving heaping portions of bulgogi (flame-grilled strips of marinated beef, pork or chicken). Entrees: $$ 3515A - 17 Ave SW, 403-686-6826. Map 1, H5 KOREAN VILLAGE Tucked behind the Calgary Tower, they serve kimchee, beef barbecue (bulgogi) and gobdol bibimbup (vegetables, seasoned beef, fried egg and Korean-style spicy sauce over rice). Licensed. Parking in front. Entrees: $$ 101 - 10 Ave SE, 403-269-7940. Map 3, G7 LOUNGES OAK ROOM The upscale lounge in the grand Fairmont Palliser Hotel features an impressive drin k menu including cocktails, sparkling wine, Chambord and Canadian ice wine. Tapas, snacks and bistro cuisine available until 11:30 pm. Entrees: $$$ 133 - 9 Ave SW, 403-262-1234. www.fairmont.com/palliser ONE18 EMPIRE Find yourself in a Mad Men state of mind when you enter this distinguished whiskey bar and restaurant across from the Calgary Tower. Order up an old fashioned alongside your meal, just like Don Draper would do. Entrees: $$$ 820 Centre St SE, 403-269-0299. Map 2, F5 www.one18empire.com TOWNSHIP BAR & GRILL A sleek, casual restaurant for enjoying an after work drink and upscale pub fare. 250 - 6 Ave SW, 403-265-3837. Map 2, E5 www.townshipbarandgrill.com MEXICAN & SOUTHWESTERN AÑEJO RESTAURANT An upscale tequila bar featuring 90 premium tequilas and a locally sourced, contemporary Mexican menu. Entrees: $$ 2, 2116 – 4 St SW, 587-353-2656. Map 1, H6 www.anejo.ca 17 LOCATIONS throughout Calgary & Red Deer to serve you! www.gotorickys.com Ricky’s All Day Grill Foreign Concept CHILI’S BAR AND GRILL An American Tex Mex chain of restaurants serving hearty classics including fajitas, enchiladas, and burritos. Craft burgers, fresh salads, and a selection of mouthwatering desserts are also available. 2480 - 37 Ave NE, 403-291-0520. Map 1, F8 1632 - 14 Ave NW, 403-210-2438. Map 1, G5 4307 - 130 Ave SE, 403-474-4159. Map 1, M8 282 - 100 Anderson Rd SE, 403-225-2150. Map 1, L6 www.chilis.com NATIVE TONGUES TAQUERIA Visit this restaurant for authentic Mexican tacos cooked over charcoal and packed with fresh ingredients. Although tequila may come to mind, try the mezcal, they have one of the largest selections in Calgary. It has a strong and smoky flavour and is derived from the agave plant. Entrees: $$ 235 - 12 Ave SW, 403-263-9444. Map 2, H5 www.nativetongues.ca PIZZA DOUBLE ZERO A contemporary pizzeria that serves superior thin-crust pies in the Neapolitan style. All pizzas are topped with San Marzano tomatoes and Alberta mozzarella. Paninis and entrees also available, and almost all menu options can be made gluten free. Entrees: $$ 1133, 6455 Macleod Tr SW, 403-457-7677. Map 1, I6 751 - 4 St SW, 403-265-9559. Map 3, F5 www.doublezeropizza.ca INGLEWOOD PIZZA Neighbourhood pizzeria serving classic and specialty pies, slices, and wings in a FOR FULL LISTINGS, PLEASE VISIT where.ca/calgary JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018 where.ca 33