Blink
“I love Blink’s tartar. I really like the atmosphere on Stephen Avenue and, at Blink, you can sit at the bar, chill out and have a bite.” – John Michael Macneal, Teatro (111 8 Ave SW, 403-263-5330, blink-calgary.com, @BlinkRestaurant)
Borgo Trattoria
“The fried eggplant here is so good. I like the crispy texture and the saltiness of it.” – Kyle Groves, Catch (818 16 Ave SW, 403-245-2202, borgo.ca, @BorgoTrattoria)
Clive Burger
“Definitely Clive Burger. The Double Cheeseburger with bacon, egg and swiss cheese. I love it because Clive is open late and the burger is juicy and messy!” – Xavier Lacaze, Briggs Kitchen and Bar (opening soon) (737 17 Ave SW, 403-229-9224, cliveburger.com, @CliveBurger17)
Model Milk
“The roasted fish tacos from Model Milk. It’s nice to bring some friends later at night and have an interactive experience. And, I love Justin! When I see Justin, it just makes my day happier!” – John Jackson, Charcut (308 17 Ave SW, 403-265-7343, modelmilk.ca, @ModelMilkBistro)
Sun’s BBQ
“I’m not much of a burger or pizza girl. If I’m hungry it’s definitely Chinese for me. Sun’s BBQ all the way!” – Nicole Gomes, Nicole Gourmet (1423 Centre St N, 403-230-8890)
Una Pizza
“Una is great. I was just there and had a whole bunch of things. We always order some pizza…I just had a great buffalo mozzarella dish recently. Everything is always good.” – Shawn Greenwood, Taste (618 17 Ave SW, 403-453-1183, unapizzeria.com, @UnaCalgary)