A curation of some of our favourite places in the area to eat and drink.
NOtaBLE Restaurant
This upscale bar is nearby Market Mall and offers elevated Canadiana cuisine. From wood-fire baked bread to rotisserie chicken, the comfort of the food makes for an easy-to-please meal, but cooked with perfection to satisfy anyone seeking a quality meal.
Situated in Kensington, this BBQ restaurant specializes in Texas-style ribs and brisket. The restaurant offers live music performances every Friday and Saturday at 8:30pm, so if you would like to enjoy live entertainment with your barbeque dinner, it’s best to visit on a weekend evening. Hayden Block also offers brunch where you can enjoy a Canadian classic - the bloody Caesar cocktail, so there’s never a bad time to visit.
This casual Italian eatery offers an intimate dining experience with incredibly tasty pasta. The owner began this restaurant after leaving his home in Dubrovnik, Croatia after the War of Independence and has mastered his culinary skills for an enjoyable experience. It is the perfect spot to visit before or after a viewing at the The Plaza Theatre or after a stroll in Kensington.
This exceptional Moroccan eatery is sure to provide an amazing experience - packed with personality and flavor, the restaurant is home to North African tajines (i.e. stews), kebabs, and couscous specialties, flavored with subtle and aromatic spices that give its dishes a complex profile. Tagines are traditional Moroccan clay pots with conical lids used for slow-cooking, resulting in tender, succulent meat with well-infused flavors.
A curation of some of our favourite things to do in the area surrounding our store.
Nose Hill Park
The perfect place to escape the city and get out into nature for a relaxing walk, run, or hike. Nose Hill Park is a 1129 hectare park offering a plethora of trails offering stunning views of the city, the Rocky Mountains, the Bow River Valley, and the eastern plains. Offering the second-highest view of the city, Nose Hill Park was historically used by the Blackfoot First Nations as a lookout campsite. One of the best spots to view the city is the Siksikaitsitapi Medicine Wheel, which is a modern stone landmark that commemorates the historical value of the area.
Located just north of Calgary’s downtown core, Kensington is one of the best neighborhoods for shopping and dining. Check out Poppy Plaza for a stunning view of Calgary’s skyline, as it sits at the edge of the Bow River, or walkthrough Riley Park if you’re looking for a beautiful area to enjoy the outdoors.
Home of the 1988 Olympic Games, Canada Olympic Park is a premier facility for outdoor and indoor activities. The facility is operated by WinSport and offers a destination for skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, mini golf, downhill karting, and skating. Regardless of the season, Canada Olympic Park has an activity to offer - or, if you prefer a more leisure experience, you can ride on the chairlift for the amazing views of the city.
