2019 Participating Restaurants
27 Participating Restaurants
CALGARY’S FAVOURITE SUMMER FOOD FESTIVAL, A TEN DAY PRIX FIXE CULINARY EVENT
AUGUST 16–25
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Reservations Sponsor
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oyster mushrooms, red onion, serrano peppers, ponzu, nori, truffle oil
marinated skirt steak, mozzarella, kimchi, black beans, corn
poached BC peaches, St. Leon maple syrup, Greidanus honey, pine nut, ginger, peppercorn, clove
salmon skin, short rib, salmon, ikura, carrot, daikon, egg, cucumber, avocado, sesame oil
Broek Acres pork shoulder, kimchi, butter lettuce, oysters, seafood doenjang soup
poached BC peaches, St. Leon maple syrup, Greidanus honey, pine nut, ginger, peppercorn, clove
Our dinner menu is designed to be shared and served family-style.
local cheese curds, tomato, lettuce, fermented dill zucchini, Brasserie mustard and roasted garlic aioli
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Gruyère cheese, fermented dill zucchini, lemon & roasted garlic aïoli
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Gruyère cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, roasted garlic aïoli
candied pecans, goat feta, raspberry dressing
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garlic aïoli
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seasonal and changes daily
graham biscuit, summer berries
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cinnamon sugar, oat crumble
cucumber raita
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nuoc cham
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preserved lemon aïoli
blistered local tomatoes, crème fraîche, basil, fried garlic, chili oil
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shredded duck confit, cherry tomato, toasted black sesame, spicy soy dressing
graham biscuit, summer berries
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cinnamon sugar, oat crumble
fior di latte, mint, basil, pine nuts, quinoa cracker, lavender vinaigrette
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cherry tomato, toasted black sesame, spicy soy dressing
lobster stock, black tobacco, pickled fennel, pea shoot
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grilled yams, five-spice goat cheese, orange + cayenne marmalade
graham biscuit, summer berries
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cinnamon sugar, oat crumble
broccolini salsa verde, shaved Mimolette cheese, puffed farro
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Nova Scotia scallops, compressed honeydew, salsa verde, crispy prosciutto, fresh basil
housemade bacon, farm-fresh egg, salty Pecorino, cracked pepper
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San Marzano tomato sauce, chilies, housemade bacon, salty Pecorino
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salty Pecorino cheese, freshly cracked pepper
fried Bear & Flower Farms pork loin, prosciutto, sage, salty Pecorino, crushed tomatoes, garlic
Italian donut with chocolate coffee custard
peaches, radicchio, anise hyssop
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goat cheese, pistachio, basil, fennel
braised radish, chowder broth, dill
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corn, chanterelles, shallot
apricot, mascarpone, pistachio
peaches, radicchio, anise hyssop
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goat cheese, pistachio, basil, fennel
braised radish, chowder broth, dill
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corn, chanterelles, shallot
apricot, mascarpone, pistachio
grainy mustard dressing, petite herb salad, 64-degree egg
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focaccia crouton, egg, Parmigiano-Reggiano, baby romaine
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spiced nut, sour cherry, chervil, focaccia
pecorino, pancetta, chili flakes, tomato passata
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ricotta, swiss chard, spinach, garlic, side arugula salad
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tomato passata, fior di latte, blistered tomato, beef pepperoni
pistachios, raspberries, rosewater, meringue
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limoncello cream, summer fruit, sponge cake
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rosemary, vanilla, vanilla gelato
focaccia, ricotta, coffee sauce, 64-degree egg
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spiced nut, sour cherry, chervil, focaccia
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tuna, green goddess dressing, cucumber, tomato, onion
pork chop, lemon, parsley, mashed potatoes
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roasted lemon purée, green peas, creamy pesto gnocchi
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clams, mussels, tabbouleh
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tomato passata, beef meatball, Parmigiano-Reggiano, basil
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fior di latte, tomato passata, blistered tomatoes, basil, olive oil
pistachios, raspberries, rosewater, meringue
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limoncello cream, summer fruit, sponge cake
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rosemary, vanilla, vanilla gelato
Cauliflower
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Pork Vindaloo
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Butter Chicken
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Beef Kosha
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Shahi Paneer
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Aubergine
roasted heirloom tomatoes, burrata cheese, chili oil
mustard & thyme smashed fingerling potatoes, summer squash, snap peas, avocado & cilantro crema
roasted strawberries, whipped cream
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avocado dressing, crispy quinoa, orange
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falafel spice, crushed chickpeas, yogurt
truffle, watercress, Pecorino Romano
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pineapple, cashews, mint
lemon curd
yuzu dressing, zucchini pickles, potato chips
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Broxburn butterleaf lettuce, cranberry dijon vinaigrette, cocktail tomatoes, Noble Meadows chèvre, roasted corn, crisp prosciutto
Parisian herb & gruyère gnocchi, wilted spinach, baby vegetables, peppercorn jus
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salmon, halibut, grilled Humboldt squid, pea shoot salad, basil pesto
pistachio biscotti
poached cherry tomatoes, burrata, mint pistou
pickled carrot & papaya, chili aïoli
sponge toffee, caramel popcorn
avocado, nori crisp, wasabi tobiko
grilled romaine, Asian mustard dressing
sponge toffee, caramel popcorn
roasted apples, green goddess dressing, apple chips, chèvre
roasted fingerling potatoes, roasted vegetables, honey berry jus
fruit compote, sumac toffee
green tomato relish, sautéed lentils + caramelized onion jus
boursin + roasted red pepper polenta cake, celery + pickled red jalapeño nosh
mascarpone cream + malt vinegar crema
crispy yuba, plum, shiso, goat yogurt
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melon, cucumber, jalapeño, yuzu kosho soy vinaigrette
charred pork jowl, yellow curry, Thai corn fritters
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pepper glaze, Padrón peppers, carrot, miso butter
egg custard, sake ginger sorbet
crispy yuba, plum, shiso, goat yogurt
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melon, cucumber, jalapeño, yuzu kosho soy vinaigrette
charred pork jowl, yellow curry, Thai corn fritters
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pepper glaze, Padrón peppers, carrot, miso butter
egg custard, sake ginger sorbet
mixed greens, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, choice of creamy tahini or herb feta vinaigrette, cultivator sunflower shoots
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4K Farms bacon, Broxburn Farm vegetables, black beans, MARKET cultivated speckled pea shoots
4K farms Alberta pork, MARKET bbq sauce, serrano coleslaw, potato bun, choice of fries or salad
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crispy Lethbridge chicken, housemade pickles, lettuce, MARKET mac sauce, focaccia, choice of fries or salad
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chef’s daily vegetarian inspiration
chocolate pudding, raspberry chantilly, two-bite brownie, raspberries, mint
mixed greens, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, choice of creamy tahini or herb feta vinaigrette, cultivator sunflower shoots
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4K Farms bacon, Broxburn Farm vegetables, black beans, MARKET cultivated speckled pea shoots
AAA Alberta flat iron steak, pea & bacon mash, corn on the cob, rosemary jus, sautéed blistered heirloom tomatoes & arugula
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vegetable linguine stuffed portobello mushroom, fork-crushed spiced yams, corn on the cob, grilled broccolini, green goddess sauce
chocolate pudding, raspberry chantilly, two-bite brownie, raspberries, mint
goat feta, pumpkin seed
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pickled celery, Parmigiano-Reggiano
buttermilk biscuits, wedge salad
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oyster mushrooms, spinach
vanilla ice cream
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local goat cheese, pickled strawberries, vincotto, arugula, crushed pistachios
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mac & cheese, béchamel, Parmesan herb gratin
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charred tomato, red onion, pesto, olive dust
minimum two-person participation, served family-style
garlic confit, white bean hummus
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local goat cheese, pickled strawberries, vincotto, arugula, crushed pistachios
smoky chicken jus
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charred tomato emulsion, ratatouille vinaigrette, chive oil
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Poplar Bluff potatoes
salted caramel ice cream
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strawberry buttermilk ice cream
whipped butter, jam
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green goddess dressing, almonds, shallot
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charred tomato vinaigrette, basil
spring greens, hashbrown
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avocado, sourdough, waffle fries
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chili Hollandaise, pickled celery, poached egg
Chantilly cream, lemon curd
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rhubarb
Okanagan apricot, hazelnuts, crispy onion
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onion mustard, Avonlea cheddar, sourdough
salty & spicy coconut, cashews
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lime leaf, iceberg lettuce, crispy shallot
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Bahārāt-rubbed, almond butter, labneh
dulce de leche
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banana whip, peanut caramel
We are proud to offer a three-course impromptu chef’s menu inspired with fresh ingredients from our kitchen garden.
feta, basil, extra virgin olive oil
kale pesto, chili flakes, dill
prosciutto, basil, feta cheese
summer produce
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summer produce
vanilla bean sponge, toasted almonds, cream
not quite a Caesar but real close
fluffy ricotta dumplings, sage & mushroom cream
lemon crema shortcrust pie, toasted pine nuts, meringue
fior di latte, vincotto, focaccia
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buttermilk emulsion, micro dill, crispy guanciale
chili roasted rapini, crispy potato, chimichurri
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fresh summer vegetables, aglio e olio, Grana Padano
almond crumb, peach gel, caramelized white chocolate
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cherry pâte de fruit, crystallized cocoa nib, mint crème fraîche
crispy panisse, spiced hummus, chimichurri, toasted almond
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DOP capers, preserved tuna aïoli, arugula
charred rapini, smoked mozzarella pavé, truffle aïoli
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black barley, ’nduja, green beans, smoked onion vinaigrette
almond crumb, peach gel, caramelized white chocolate
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cherry pâte de fruit, crystallized cocoa nib, mint crème fraîche
fire-roasted summer squash, lemon, mint, feta, frisée
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macerated cucumber, tomato, olives, dill, pickled shallot
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za’atar spice, lavash, lemon, olive oil
ground chuck, Montreal-style smoked meat, Russian dressing, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, choice of house-cut fries or side salad
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housemade dough, tomato passata, fior di latte, pepperoni, housemade sausage, basil
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wood-grilled cauliflower, quinoa pilaf, blistered tomatoes, chimichurri
cream cheese frosting, carrot purée, walnut crumble, vanilla ice cream
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macerated strawberries, whipped cream, strawberry coulis
Broxburn tomatoes, fried bread, pickled cucumbers, basil, balsamic, olive oil
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wood-grilled asparagus, horseradish, cream, dill, pickled shallots
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smoky potatoes, sauce gribiche
braised lamb ragù, housemade pasta, green and snap peas, mint, shaved Pecorino, lemon
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warm couscous salad, wood-grilled broccolini, dukkah
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ground chuck, Montreal-style smoked meat, Russian dressing, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, choice of house-cut fries or side salad
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wood-grilled cauliflower, quinoa pilaf, blistered tomatoes, chimichurri
cream cheese frosting, carrot purée, walnut crumble, vanilla ice cream
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rum caramel, rum raisin ice cream
made yesterday, better today
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Japanese steak sauce, black bean muffin
summer lettuces, quinoa, seaweed vinaigrette
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chipotle BBQ, onion ring, Poplar Bluff potato, smoked pepper salad
lemon curd, vanilla bean mousse
Minimum two-person participation, served family-style
confit garlic organic white bean hummus, basil pistou
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Japanese steak sauce, black bean muffin
crackling stone fruit, poblano relish, creamed corn
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herb butter, red wine sauce
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green beans, Poplar Bluff potatoes
lemon curd, vanilla bean mousse
black truffle mayo
Crispy Aromatic Tea Smoked Duck (GF)
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Soy-braised Pork
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Hainan Chicken (GF)
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Braised Eggplant (V)
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Grilled Tom Kha Chicken (GF)
roasted beets, beet bacon, apple cider vinaigrette
pulled duck confit, caramelized onion, truffle aïoli
fresh from the oven
Menu is designed to be shared and served family-style.
almond crumble, truffle honey
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marinated olives, housemade pickle, spiced nuts
prosciutto, tomato, fior di latte, pesto, arugula, balsamic crema
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olive oil flatbread
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wild mushrooms, arugula, manchego, brie, truffle oil
pineapple sorbet, toffee and graham crumb, meringue, orange gel
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choice of one locally made or house-cured charcuterie and one artisanal cheese, served with housemade crackers, baguette, crostini and accompaniments (some exceptions apply)
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spiced walnuts, poppy seeds, sherry & maple vinaigrette
locally cured pork jowl, farm yolk, Parmesan, black pepper, lemon (vegetarian option available)
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roasted potatoes, peas, wild mushrooms, maple balsamic reduction
vanilla gelato, spiced nut praline, caramel and balsamic reduction
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