Start your new year by trying out some of the new kids on the Calgary restaurant block.
Charcut Roast House
A restaurant in the newly opened Le Germain building that features dishes with local and seasonal ingredients, a culinary roof garden and house-made signature sodas. (101, 899 Centre St. S., 403-807-7010)
Loungeburger
A gourmet burger lounge near the Saddledome, with build-your-own burger options, made-from-scratch patties and personal flat-screen TVs in its booths. (Stampede Station, 270, 1331 Macleod Tr. S.E., 403-250-2747)
Phil & Sebastian Coffee Company
The popular coffee kiosk at the Calgary Farmers Market opened a location in Marda Loop last month and sells free trade, Clover-brewed coffee. Visit its “cupping bar” for daily tastings. (2043 33 Ave. S.W., 403-612-2266)
Spoon Me
This American frozen yogurt franchise is now open in Kensington. Made from fat-free, all natural ingredients, its fro-yo includes green tea and acai flavours with toppings such as fresh fruit, coconut and Cap’n Crunch. (100, 1130 Kensington Rd. N.W., 403-453-2101)
Spur Gastropub
Taking over the old Wild Ginger spot, this rustic gastropub offers local and foreign brews and comfort foods such as Moroccan-style lamb shank, steak sandwiches, wings and oysters. (351 4 Ave. S.W., 403-262-2888)
Una Pizza + Wine
This gourmet pizza and wine spot takes over the old Wicked Wedge and serves up thin-crust pies, seasonal salads, hot and cold appetizers and entrees. (618 17 Ave. S.W., 403-462-1214)
Vendome Café
A bistro, courtesy of the folks at Teatro, that serves breakfast, coffee and lunch items, as well as the restaurant’s pastries in Sunnyside’s former Heartland Café. (940 2 Ave. N.W., 403-453-1140)
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