DininG GuiDE 2009
“One cannot
1 aaa great Pizza 14 blink restaurant & Bar
Casual pizza joint Situated on the historic Stephen
M-F 11am-10pm, S-S noon-7pm Avenue in the heart of downtown
Entrees under $10 Calgary, Blink Restaurant & Bar has
think well,
613 Macleod Tr SE, 403 263-1173 been met with much early praise.
• Samantha da Silva, Art Exhibition
2 a&a Downtown Opening Reception, Sept 10, 6-10pm.
love well,
For all your favorite Mediterranean Lunch $9.50-38, dinner $19.50-38
delights, come feel the love in every 111 8 Ave SW
bite 403 263-5330
sleep well,
M-Th 10am-5:30pm, F 10am-2pm blinkcalgary.com
Entrees $6-12
213 6 Ave SE, 403 261-2090 15 Café le matin
Café and deli. M-F 6am-4pm.
if one has not dined well.”
3 a&W Lunch items under $10
Urban A&W, take-out or dine-in. Encana building 150 9 Ave SW
156-8 Ave SE, 403 263-3803
16 Catch
4 *atomic experience Fine dining by Executive Chef Hayato
Tea-infused beverages & toasted subs Okamitsu. Casual oyster bar (lower
M-F 11:30am-7pm level), elegant dining (2nd fl), private
Entrees under $7 bookings (3rd fl atrium).
623 1 St SW, 403 266-6642 Oyster bar M-F 11:30am-2pm,
5-10pm, Sat 4-10pm; dining room M-F
4 auburn saloon 11:30am-2pm & 5:30-9:30pm,
Calgary’s theatre bar. Great martinis. Sat 5:30-9:30pm.
M-F 11:30am-2am, S-S 5pm-2am Oyster bar lunch $18-26, dinner $18-
Entrees: $6-12.50 27; dining room lunch $18-26,
115 9 Ave SE, 403 266-6628 dinner $34-50.
auburnsaloon.ca 100 8 Ave SE
403 206-0000
5 avenue Diner
A contemporary diner 17 Centini restaurant & lounge
M-F 7am–3pm, S-S 8am–3pm Modern Italian cuisine combining
Entrees: $6.50-18 impeccable products, Italian/French
105A 8 Ave SW, 403 263-2673 techniques and Asian influences.
avenuediner.com M-F 11am-11pm. Sat 5pm-12am.
Entrees: lunch $16-34, dinner $18-48
7 Backdoor Java 160 8 Ave SE
Coffee shop. 403 269-1600
M-F 7am-3:30pm
Calgary Municipal Building 18 Club Cafe
800 Macleod Tr SE Thai and Chinese cuisine, hot break-
fast & lunch served all day
8 Baraka M-F 7am-8pm
Gourmet coffees, specialty dessert bar, Entrees under $10
and lunch counter 109 615 Macleod Tr SE
M-F 7am-6pm 403 262-4088
Entrees under $10
225 8 Ave SE 19 deVille luxury Coffee & Pastries
Wine Spectator
403 237-7832 deVille is an upscale cafe serving
Calgary's best coffee, cappuccinos and
BEST of AWArd of ExcEllEncE
9 the Bear & Kilt Freehouse pastries featuring executive chef Dale
Traditional Canadian Pub. Neisz of Saint Germain.
since 2003
Open late daily from 11am M-F, noon • Weekday Wine Happy Hour!
Sat. Entrees $8-14 All wine $7/glass M-F, 4-7pm.
Bsmt - 110 8 Ave SW Breakfast $3.50-6, lunch $6-13
403 232-8442 Art Central, 214 - 100 7 Ave SW,
403 452-7777
10 Beat niq Jazz & social Club devillecoffee.ca
NY style jazz club. Live jazz Th-Sat.
Shows 9-late, doors at 8pm. 20 Divino Wine & Cheese Bistro
Food items: $9-22, cover at the door Regional bistro cuisine.
Lower level - 811 1 St SW M-Th 11am-10pm, F 11am-11pm,
403 263-1650 Sat 5-11pm.
Entrees: lunch $16-34, dinner $21-36
11 the Belvedere 113 8 Ave SW
North American contemporary 403 410-5556
haute Cuisine with a strong French
influence. 21 Exchange lounge
A true fine dining experience.
Lunch T-F 11:30am-2pm, Cocktails and light fare.
dinner M-Sat 5-10pm 4:30pm-12am, Sun/Hol 2-11pm
Indulge yourself...
Entrees: lunch $17-32, dinner $26-46 Entrees: $13.75-22
107 8 Ave SW Calgary Marriot Hotel, 110 9 Ave SE
403 265-9690 403 231-4503
12 the Bistro at art Central 22 Good Earth Coffeehouse & Bakery
M-Th 7am-7pm, F 7am-8pm, Sat 8am- A coffeehouse & bakery known for
8pm, Sun 8am-3pm premium coffee, espresso-based
Main level Art Central beverages, wholesome baked goods,
100 7 Ave SW freshly prepared paninis and salads
Breakfast $4-6, lunch/dinner $10-15
107 Eighth Avenue SW 13 Bistro Piq niq 602 1 St SW. M-F 6am-6pm,
French inspired bistro with live jazz Sat 8am-5pm. 403 699-9610
403.265.9595
W-Th 7-9pm. Lunch M-F 11am-2pm, 333 5 Ave SW (+15). M-F 6am-6pm.
dinner T-Sat 5-10pm 403 452-6757
Entrees: lunch $9-22, dinner $9-28 goodearthcafes.com
www.thebelvedere.ca 811 1 St SW
403 263-1650
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