2015 Calgary Grand Tasting Hall Participating Restaurants & Samples Please note: Samples and restaurants are subject to change without notification.

A Fine Balance Catering A Fine Balance Catering’s, and Red Seal Chef and Owner Nash Visram’s passion is to create food that makes you smile, that tastes great and most of all – makes you feel alive. With a specialization in Indian cuisine, it provides a diverse range of catering packages and services to suit any occasion. Festival Samples  Butter Chicken  Saffron Rice  Samosas  Samosa Chips  Pakoras The Bank & Baron Pub The Bank & Baron Pub resides in one of Alberta’s most historical structures. Located in the heart of Calgary’s infamous Stephen Ave since 1930, it has a full pub menu and 26 rotating beers on tap. There’s something for everyone at The Bank & Baron! Festival Samples  Crab Cakes Served with poblano aioli and orange fennel slaw 

BBQ Braised Pork Belly Slider Served with maple bacon aioli, tomato and arugula

Banzai Sushi & Teriyaki House Banzai Sushi was established in 2006 with the idea of offering customers tasty, and speedy Japanese cuisine. Banzai Sushi & Teriyaki House features various dishes, including rice bowls, bento boxes, noodles, sushi, and party trays for your next get-together. Festival Samples  Beef Rice Bowl Teriyaki beef, shredded cabbage and lightly seasoned bean sprouts, drizzled with sesame sauce or “steak sauce” 

Salmon Rice Bowl Sashimi grade salmon with house teriyaki sauce, served with shredded cabbage and lightly seasoned bean sprouts. Topped with chopped green onions and drizzled with unagi sauce

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Wild Smoked Sockeye Salmon Salad

Barcelona Tavern Barcelona Tavern’s concept was born in the heart of the Mediterranean, but has been locally infused and inspired right here in Calgary. Adventure through its diverse tapas menu - enjoy a vast range of dishes from the Spanish-inspired Messi Slammer to made-from-scratch, handtossed pizzas. Barcelona Tavern’s cuisine lets you celebrate the joys of comfort food through simplicity and sustainability. Festival Samples  Messi Slammer Wagyu & chorizo patty topped with crisp Spanish onions and manchego cheese

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Lobster Ravioli Butternut squash puree, chardonnay cream, and tarragon

Bite Bite is a local grocery store, restaurant, and café located in Calgary’s historic community of Inglewood. Its passion for food starts in the kitchen, where delicious meals are produced for breakfast, lunch, and dinner to be enjoyed in the dining room or to take home. Stop by to check out the new in-store bakery, slated to open this fall! Festival Samples  Butter Chicken Croissant 

House made butter chicken with flaky fresh croissants

Smoked Salmon Sliders House smoked Atlantic salmon, served with crispy caper cream cheese, baguette and micro greens

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Ginger Snap Sandwich A 75 year old recipe! Accompanied by whipped cream cheese and icing sugar

Black Cat Lounge & Grill Chef Marino brings Mediterranean and Italian flare to downtown Calgary. Whether it’s a small gathering with friends or a large company function, Black Cat’s friendly staff is at your service. For breakfast, lunch, dinner, or catering, make sure you “meet at the Cat”! Festival Samples  Bruschetta 

Ciabatta bread crostini, topped with diced tomatoes marinated in herbs, garlic and extra virgin olive oil

Nacho Bite Tortilla chip topped with house made salsa, cheese and picked jalapeno

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Four Cheese Ravioli al Pomodoro Tiramisu Made with lady fingers, espresso and liqueur

Catch & The Oyster Bar Catch & The Oyster Bar is one award-winning seafood restaurant with two vibrant concepts; both the Oyster Bar and classy Catch Restaurant showcase 100% sustainable, Ocean Wise seafood, prepared by Executive Chef Daniel Norcott and his talented team. Festival Samples  Tuna Tartare Cones Ocean Wise Albacore tuna, with carrot and cucumber salad

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Green Thai Curry with Ocean Wise Salt Spring Island Mussels

Cactus Club Cafe Born on the West Coast and growing across Canada, Cactus Club Cafe offers diners global cuisine using local and fresh ingredients and serving it in a vibrant, contemporary setting. The service is attentive, warm and unpretentious; their staff is passionate about delivering food and experiences that will keep guests coming back again and again. Festival Samples  AAA Beef Carpaccio Alberta beef, sliced raw, crusted with peppercorns and finished with arugula, aioli, parmesan cheese and a crostini

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Prawn & Butternut Squash Ravioli Topped with truffle buerre blanc, pine nuts, amaretti cookie, olive oil and deep fried sage

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Tuna Tataki Seared Ocean Wise Albacore tuna on a bed of green papaya slaw, tossed in yuzu vinaigrette and garnished with pine nuts, avocado, papaya, and orange

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Peanut Butter Crunch Bar Tahitian vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, and crunchy chocolate pearls

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Brazilian Cocktail Bellini Cocktail

Cakes with Attitude – Gourmet Cakes and Desserts Specializing in gourmet cakes and desserts, Cakes with Attitude creates divine, extraordinary cakes for all your events. Made in-house and from scratch daily, its desserts will be sure to win over any crowd. Festival Samples  Cupcakes Assorted flavours, including chocolate salted caramel, and red velvet

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Cake Pops Assorted flavours, including chocolate, birthday cake, and lemon

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Chocolate Truffle Pops Assorted flavours, including raspberry, mocha, milk chocolate, and orange

CEREZO – Café & Bar Visit Cerezo Café & Bar to indulge in delicious and artfully crafted Japanese and Italian fusion cuisine. Enjoy its Everyday Brunch Tuesday to Sunday before 4pm or Japanese Tapas after 5pm. With beautifully crafted dishes made with quality ingredients, dining at Cerezo is a treat for your eyes and your palate. Festival Samples  Tuna Tataki Dashi broth cured Albacore tuna sashimi with sesame Nori sauce, and crispy chili oil

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Wagyu Beef Shank Braised Wagyu beef shank with sweet dashi soy sauce

The Cheesecake Cafe The Cheesecake Cafe is an Alberta-based restaurant serving delicious food, drinks, and especially great baked goods for 25 years. The Cheesecake Cafe believes that freshness, quality ingredients, and attention to detail in food preparation make the difference! Festival Samples  Creole Mussels PEI mussels steamed in a creamy Creole sauce and served with focaccia for dipping

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Braised Beef Short Rib Beef short rib in blueberry demi glace

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Canterbury Coffee Free-trade, dark roast coffee

Salted Caramel Apple Cheesecake Chocolate Pretzel Cookie Sticks

China Rose Restaurant For over 25 years, China Rose Restaurant has been a culinary landmark in Calgary, winning nine Consumer’s Choice Awards. China Rose has something for everyone, whether you’re looking for a Chinese buffet with all your favourite dishes, an a la carte menu for in-restaurant dining, or a customized menu for your next special occasion. No matter the season, China Rose Restaurant is always in full bloom. Festival Samples  Chow Mein in a Box Asian fried noodles, stir-fried with vegetables in a light garlic soya sauce

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China Rose Lamb Ribs 100% Alberta raised lamb, braised in a China Rose sauce

Chocolaterie Bernard Callebaut by Cococo At Chocolaterie Bernard Callebaut by Cococo, chocolates are made with passion, using only the best raw chocolate, the finest natural ingredients, and no artificial preservatives. This year, try the icewine truffles, sea salt caramels, macarons and other customer favourites. Festival Samples  Sea Salt Caramel Milk & Dark Chocolate

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Honey Anise Milk Chocolate Manon White Chocolate, Meringue, Marzipan & Walnut

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Icewine Truffle Macaron

CRAFT Beer Market CRAFT Beer Market is a premium casual restaurant with a focus on fresh, local food. All of its menu items are handcrafted in-house on a daily basis using sustainable and locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. With 120 taps, CRAFT is proud to offer Canada’s largest selection of craft beer, along with an extensive wine and cocktail list. Festival Samples  Black Garlic & Miso Rib Bites Alberta pork tossed in a house made black garlic & miso BBQ sauce

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Ahi Tuna Poke Chopped sashimi grade tuna and cucumber in a sesame soya vinaigrette with crispy wontons

Earls Kitchen + Bar Earls Kitchen + Bar is a premium casual restaurant that delivers irresistible food and engaging experiences. Each one of their 60 locations across the United States and Canada is uniquely designed with a kitchen that cooks fresh and from scratch. Earls works with local suppliers as much as possible, offering a selection of menu items unique to specific regions. Festival Samples  Pho Rice noodles and shaved striploin in a veal broth, with Thai basil, bean sprouts and hoisin sauce

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Curried Cauliflower Singapore curry with sunflower sprouts and orange chips

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White Chocolate Banana Crème Pie

Eat Naaco and Eat Ishk Eat Naaco is a food truck and unexpected kitchen, providing an uncompromised street cuisine experience by combining Indian & Mexican flavours. Eat Ishk is Eat Naaco’s catering division, focused on showing love through the traditional cuisine of India. The company’s philosophy is simple; in addition to providing flavor-packed food, it hopes to always make a positive impact through tackling food insecurity in local neighborhoods, initiating Community Meal programs, or striving towards zero-carbon & zero-waste strategies. Festival Samples  Eat Naaco: Spiced Corn in a Cup 

Roasted corn, lime, chili, green cardamom aioli, and toasted coconut

Eat Naaco: Chicken Tinga Masala Naaco Roasted chicken, fire roasted tomato and chipotle sauce, pickled vegetables, guacamole chutney and crunchy sweeties

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Eat Naaco: Paneer Calabadama Fresh Indian cheese, pumpkin and almond sauce, with pickled vegetables, salsa verde and crunchy sweeties

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ISHK: Green Cardamom Chicken Served in a coconut and yogurt sauce with cumin rice

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ISHK: Chickpeas in a Creamy Tomato Sauce Served with cumin rice

Empanada Queen Empanada Queen evolved from a small pizza place five years ago, to realize a dream of bringing Chilean cuisine, particularly empanadas, into the Calgary market. The smell of freshly baked empanadas fill your senses the minute you walk in. Empanada Queen gives the culinary aficionado a taste of South America in Calgary. Festival Samples  Beef Empanada Tender sirloin mixed with caramelized onions wrapped in freshly hand made dough and served with fresh salsa

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Chicken Empanada Seasoned chicken mixed with caramelized onions, wrapped in freshly hand made dough and served with fresh salsa

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Spinach & Feta Empanada Chopped spinach mixed with black olives, feta, and caramelized onions in freshly hand made dough and served with fresh salsa

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Apple Cinnamon Empanada Served with dulce de leche

Fiasco Gelato Established in 2003, Fiasco Gelato is a wholesale purveyor of the finest Italian ice cream in Canada. Fiasco puts people and purpose above all else while thinking more about the community and impact than how much it has left at the end of the day. Festival Samples  Green Apple Moscato Sorbetto A special Festival flavor made using La Spinetta Moscato d'Asti

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Assorted Gelato Hazelnut Latte, Fig Cheesecake, Bourbon Vanilla Bean, Salted Caramel, Dark Chocolate Sea Salt

Assorted Sorbetto Raspberry Lime, Mango Pineapple

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Raspberry Limeade Espresso Bar Beverages

Fire Belly Sauce Company Fire Belly Sauce uses fresh ingredients and no preservatives. It isn’t meant to overpower your food, but enhance it – so while its flavours won’t send you running to the drinking fountain, it will make your meals taste amazing. The products are packaged in resealable pouches – you can take them camping or to your neighborhood BBQ and you never have to worry about a spill. Festival Samples  Fire Belly Original Recipe  Dirty Hot  Caribbean Habanero  Smokin Chipotle  Caliente Habanero Flames Central / Wildfire Catering Flames Central offers a locally inspired menu featuring homemade fare to enjoy in front of the restaurant’s theatre-style 30-foot HD projection screen. The restaurant’s catering division, Wildfire Catering offers a full range of catering services to fit every need, occasion, and budget. Using locally harvested ingredients when possible, it provides fresh and flavourful dishes. Flames Central’s and Wildfire Catering’s menus change with the season, and catering menus can be custom written by the chefs for special events. Festival Samples  German Meatballs 

Served with duck fat fried spätzle

Lobster Panzenella Salad Served with white truffle croutons

Globefish Sushi Established in 2006, Globefish Sushi & Izakaya restaurant prides itself on maintaining high standards in local dining. Owner Koby Nakamura, originally from Japan, gained 10 years of industry experience in Vancouver before embarking on opening his own restaurant, offering contemporary Japanese cuisine to Calgarians. Globefish has since expanded to three locations, in Kensington, Marda Loop and Chinook Centre Mall. Festival Samples  Shrimp Dumplings  Kale Goma Ae  Tornado Tiger Shrimp  Tuna Nachos  Hokkaido Carpaccio Scallop  Green Tea Cheesecake Highwood Catering Highwood Catering Co. is located in the heart of the Foothills. Using only local products, the team strives to make sure your meal is prepared with the best seasonal ingredients in Alberta. Festival Samples  English Bites 

Mini Yorkshire pudding, topped with garlic mashed potatoes, AAA Alberta Beef and au jus

Strawberry & Chocolate Mason Jar Cheesecake

Holy Smoke BBQ Established in Calgary, Holy Smoke BBQ first opened its doors on April 12, 2010. Settling its roots in the South East industrial area, the vision was to bring authentic southern barbeque to the city. All offerings incorporate styles and cooking methods originating from the southern barbeque belt. Holy Smoke BBQ’s services include eat-in, pick-up, delivery, and catering. Festival Samples  Pulled Pork Slider Hand pulled Applewood smoked pork served on white bread and garnished with slaw and apple cider vinegar sauce

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Beef Brisket Slider Smoked and cooked for 14 hours, the beef is traditionally sliced and served on a white bun, garnished with a pickle and homemade brisket sauce

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Coleslaw Shredded cabbage tossed in homemade slaw dressing

Cornbread Sweet, buttery and baked in-house daily

Jamesons Irish Pubs Established in 2004, and currently with two Calgary locations, Jamesons Pubs offers a great variety of drinks, food and a welcoming social environment. If you are looking for delicious food in a relaxed, attractive environment at prices you’ll enjoy, Jamesons Pubs is a great choice! Festival Samples  Oysters Raw, fresh shucked

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Ceviche Shrimp, cod and scallops in lime marinade, served with creamy cilantro sauce, avocado and lettuce

Irish Stew Onions, parsnips, carrots, butternut squash, artichoke, potato, beef, and lamb in a red wine and vegetable stock

Julio’s Barrio Mexican Restaurant Craving Mexican food? Julio’s Barrio has you covered. Located in the trendy Kensington area, Julio’s Barrio features delicious Mexican dishes; including an assortment of salsas, tacos and fajitas. Completely authentic Mexican cuisine, it’s a little piece of Mexico right here in Calgary, just for you and your family. Festival Samples  Pork Tacos  Chicken Tacos

The Juniper Hotel Bistro The wall-to-wall glass at the Juniper Bistro looks out over one of the most renowned vistas in North America. Join Juniper Bistro for locally inspired food that features Canadian cuisine in a casual dining atmosphere overlooking Banff National Park and the Bow Valley. Festival Samples  Rabbit Rillette 

Served with a pear gastrique, roasted macadamia nuts, and a fig cracker

Smoked Duck Breast and Lentils Smoked in-house, with du Puy lentils, gooseberry gastrique and pickled mustard seeds

Kinjo Sushi & Grill Kinjo Sushi & Grill offers authentic Japanese food, including sushi, tempura, teriyaki, and varieties of Japanese home-style dishes and delicacies. With three locations in Calgary, Kinjo Sushi & Grill is proud to have an outstanding selection of fresh fish, sushi making classes, catering and special event services. Festival Samples  Edamame Beans 

Steamed with salt Assorted Sushi Salmon; Tuna; Shrimp; Unagi

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Vegetable Roll Fresh avocado and cucumber wrapped in seaweed and rice, sprinkled with sesame seeds

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California Roll Classic crab and mayo combo wrapped in seaweed and rice, sprinkled with sesame seeds

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Volcano Roll Inside-out roll with calamari tempura and spicy mayo

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Spicy Salmon Crunch Fresh Atlantic salmon, hand chopped, and seasoned with shichimi and spicy mayo, served over a crunchy wonton skin, BBQ sauce, and jalapeno

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Spicy Tuna Crunch Fresh white tuna, hand chopped and seasoned with shichimi and spicy mayo, served over a crunchy wonton skin, BBQ sauce and jalapeno

Le Villa Restaurant When LeVilla Restaurant opened its doors in November 2005, Chef Rick Chuk won the community over with his top quality steaks, and fresh seafood dishes. Merging fine French cuisine with a traditional steakhouse, LeVilla focuses on featuring AAA Alberta Beef in an elegant, yet casual, atmosphere. The wine list, designed to pair with Chuk’s menu, features wines from around the world. Winner of Best Steak (2010 – Avenue Magazine) and Best of the ‘Burbs Southwest (2011 – Avenue Magazine), LeVilla Restaurant is always sure to impress. Festival Samples  Sautéed Prawn with Spicy Peanut Satay Sauce  Sirloin Steak Crostini AAA Alberta Beef dressed in peppercorn sauce atop crostini

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Lobster Bisque With brandy and crème fraiche

Local on 8th Local on 8th is where the laidback warmth of a local pub meets the quality of a great neighborhood restaurant. Local is passionate about delicious food made with the best ingredients, and fanatical about craft beer. Festival Samples  Tuna Poke 

#1 grade sushi ahi, avocado, ginger, jalapeno, and soy, served with tortilla chips

Perogies Potato and cheese filled perogies topped with bacon and caramelized onions

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Chicken Quesadilla Pulled chicken, Valentina hot sauce, feta cheese and pico de gallo

Martini & Pizza Martini & Pizza’s is an authentic Italian mobile pizza unit with a wood fired oven. Head Chef Shaylene Dykema received her training at the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana in Naples, and spent over a month being trained by the most experienced Pizzaiola Maestros in the world. Experience the genuine Italian style pizza at Martini & Pizza. Festival Samples  Tasty Thai Pizza Shaved chicken breast, mozzarella cheese, and mixed peppers, topped with a tangy Thai sauce

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Margherita Pizza Homemade tomato sauce base topped with fresh mozzarella, basil and olive oil

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Flatbread Freshly baked, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with sea salt

MODERN STEAK MODERN STEAK is a vibrant and modern take on the traditional steakhouse, combined with an energetic and unique cocktail lounge. It features 100% Alberta beef with dry aged, wet aged, grain fed, grass fed and Brant Lake wagyu steak options. Modern Steak focuses on local, seasonal and organic ingredients to create inventive dishes that reflect evolving culinary trends, coupled with an experience and atmosphere you will not forget. Festival Samples  Beef Tartare Hand chopped Alberta beef tenderloin, dijon, capers, gherkins, shallots, and truffle oil

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Holy Trinity Meatballs Alberta beef, veal, and wild boar, served with tomato sauce and grana padano cheese

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Grilled Flank Steak Grilled Brant Lake wagyu flank steak with chimichurri sauce

Monplaisir Delicacies Ltd. Located in The CORE Shopping Centre in downtown Calgary, Monplaisir offers specialty treats such as macarons, chocolates and nougat all the way from France and Belgium. With 24 flavours of authentic French Macarons and six additional seasonal flavors available, these delicious bites are a must-have for any special occasion. Custom Macarons are also available, and a great way to spice up your next event or company function! Festival Samples  French Macarons National National is a restaurant inspired by North American tastes, with games, events, extraordinary food, and a wide selection of craft beers. With four locations in Calgary; 10th Ave, 17th Ave, 8th Ave and Westhills, National is the perfect place to eat, drink & play. Festival Samples  Oysters  House Made Sausages Served with Beer Mustard

ONE18 EMPIRE Located in vibrant downtown Calgary, ONE18 EMPIRE is a whisk(e)y–inspired bar and restaurant with a focus on sharable and locally inspired cuisine, masterfully paired with its select onsite reserve. Keeping pace with the city, ONE18 EMPIRE welcomes guests around the clock, offering breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and late night dining. Festival Samples  Beef Short Rib Yorkshire Pudding Served with smashed peas, mint and goat cheese

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Bourbon Chocolate Cake Triple chocolate cake with Bulleit Bourbon glaze

Pampa Brazilian Steakhouse At Pampa Brazilian Steakhouse, the team is committed to offering guests a unique and interactive dining experience. With a fixed-price dining concept known as “rodizio”, guests control the continuous table-side service of a wide variety of select cuts of beef, pork, poultry and lamb. Included in your rodizio experience is the one-of-a kind salad bar which features hot dishes, in-house baked breads, imported cheeses, and a vast array of greens and vegetables. Festival Samples  Signature Garlic Steak Pichana  Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thigh  Caramelized BBQ Pineapple  Kale Chips

papa chocolat Master Chocolatier Bernard Callebaut is proud to present his newest creations from papa chocolat. Playing with textures and flavours, papa chocolat transforms simple delicacies into glorious concoctions. These high-quality chocolates are made with mostly organic products and without the use of any artificial flavourings, extracts, or preservatives. Festival Samples  Individual Handmade Chocolates  Chocolate Covered Pretzels  Chocolate Lollipops Peanuts Public House Peanuts Public House has been a home-away-from-home for folks both local and abroad. Offering genuine hospitality, excellent eats, and a place guaranteed to always have the game on – whatever your sport may be – Peanuts welcomes everyone with its laidback atmosphere and friendly feel. Festival Samples  Truffle Sliders Rosemary Parmesan buns, truffled corn beef with provolone and roasted red pepper spread

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Molto Meatballs Beef and sausage meatballs, with san marzano tomato sauce and Grana Padano cheese

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Roasted Porchetta Sampler Slow roasted, seasoned porchetta with red wine, fresh Grana Padano, and roasted red pepper

Pig & Duke Neighbourhood Pub The Pig & Duke is a traditional neighborhood pub with two locations in Calgary: The Beltline and Downtown. It’s a true Canadian pub that boasts Celtic flair and prides itself on serving great drinks and food, and most importantly, a great time. The service is second to none with tartan clad lasses happy to please. Festival Samples  AAA Alberta Beef and Wild Boar Sliders Topped with signature burger sauce and smoked pork belly (gluten free)

The Pint Public House & Sports Bar Located on 17th avenue downtown, the Pint Public House is the greatest pub to catch all the sports action! Festival Samples  Nathan's Mini Dogs  Short Ribs

Ranchman’s Cookhouse and Dancehall Inc. Established in 1972, Calgary’s legendary watering hole serves authentic western style hospitality. For 43 years, it has specialized in Alberta ribs, house made burgers, and steaks, and has live entertainment every Thursday through Saturday. Festival Samples  Mini Johnny Cash Burgers Ranchman’s recipe beef 2oz patty served inside a mini bun topped with jalapenos, cheddar cheese, and a chipotle mayo

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Pulled Pork Sliders Pulled pork topped with coleslaw and apple butter

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory has been entertaining chocolate consumers in Canada since opening its very first store in Whistler Village in 1988. Step into one of their 55 locations and you’ll get that “kid in a candy store” feeling. Watch fudge being made by hand or breath in a the sweet aroma of caramel bubbling in a copper pot. Festival Samples  Cheesecake Bomb     

Topped with marshmallow, wrapped in caramel and then dipped in white chocolate

Classic Sea Salt Toffee Caramel Apple Almond Coconut Cluster Milk chocolate mixed with roasted almond and unsweetened coconut

Pumpkin Spice Fudge Chocolate Covered Strawberry Classic Chocolate Fudge

Rodney’s Oyster House Rodney’s Oyster House is built on a singular focus: growing, harvesting and serving oysters from the best growers. PEI native, Rodney Clark, dropped anchor in Upper Canada to spread the gospel of the mighty mollusk and Maritime hospitality. Three decades later, Rodney’s Oyster House has its own oyster farm in PEI, and restaurant locations in Toronto and Calgary. Festival Samples  Jonah Crab & Spinach Dip Crab and spinach dip finished with fresh pico de gallo and served with corn tortilla chips

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Oyster “Raw Bar” Variety of East & West Coast oysters

SAIT Culinary Campus No matter what your palate prefers, SAIT’s downtown Culinary Campus has a wide variety of half-day, evening, and weekend continuing education classes, along with great meal options. Plus, SAIT offers customized corporate and social events – experience educated cuisine at its best! Festival Samples  Pulled Pork & Red Cabbage Cornbread Slider  Signature Double Chocolate Pecan Cookie

The Salt Cellar Come to The Salt Cellar – your best choice for gourmet salts. The Salt Cellar prides itself on being local and producing all blends in-house with premium grade sea salts, organic herbs and spices. All blends are Kosher and produced in small batches to ensure ultimate freshness. Festival Samples  Variety of Flavoured Salt Served on popcorn

Saltlik Steakhouse Saltlik is in the heart of downtown Calgary and offers an array of tasty selections, each handcrafted using fresh, quality ingredients. Careful thought and consideration has gone into every part of what Saltlik does. From the selection of steaks, cocktail creations, and signature wine list, your visit will be memorable. Festival Samples  Crab & Shrimp Cakes Coconut crusted crab and shrimp cakes served with a spicy garlic aioli

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Mini Beef Wellington CAB prime sirloin steak, wrapped in a puffed pastry with a mushroom duxelle and topped with a horseradish aioli and a red wine reduction

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Peppercorn Demi Steak Bites CAB prime sirloin, cooked medium rare and topped with peppercorn demi glaze over a bed of creamy mashed potatoes

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Sticky Toffee Pudding Sticky toffee pudding with warm toffee sauce, vanilla Chantilly and powdered sugar

Springbank Cheese Company Springbank Cheese is operated by three generations of the Hemsworth family and has been in business since 1960. This local gourmet cheese shop, with stores in Marda Loop, Capitol Hill, Crowfoot Corner and Willowpark Village, features a huge variety of quality cheeses from around the world. Springbank Cheese caters to small and large orders, as well as unique gift baskets. Festival Samples  Assorted Gourmet Cheese from Around the World

Stoney Nakoda Resort & Casino The Stoney Nakoda Resort & Casino offers a variety of culinary experiences with the signature buffet feast in The Ridge Buffet or a relaxing break in the sports lounge, Sidelines Lounge. Experience the cuisine of the culinary team accompanied by an extensive beer, wine and spirits selection. Festival Samples  Duck Confit Braised in a blueberry merlot infused demi glaze, served in a Yorkshire pudding

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Wild Boar Meatballs Simmered in a fig BBQ sauce

Sunshine Village Ski & Snowboard Resort Nestled high in the majestic Canadian Rockies, at world-renowned Sunshine Village Ski & Snowboard Resort, the Sunshine Mountain Lodge provides the only ski-in, ski-out accommodations in Banff National Park. Located in the heart of the village, the resort provides upscale amenities and gondola-only access to an intimate alpine experience, boasting 360degree panoramic views. Festival Samples  Braised Turkey Thigh Farm raised turkey thigh, braised in a merlot and orange sauce and topped with a slaw and cranberry chutney served on focaccia bread

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Carrot Cake Home made carrot cake, topped with creamy cinnamon icing

Symons Roadhouse at Symons Valley Ranch Symons Roadhouse serves contemporary comfort food, farm fresh from the connected Symons Valley Farmers Market. Chef Kevin Turner passionately sources local ingredients to create delicious traditional roadhouse cuisine with a modern twist. Look for classic dishes such as braised beef short ribs, cowboy rib eye, smoked brisket, lobster poutine, Symons Market chopped salad and s’more pie. Its cuisine is complemented with an ever-changing list of premium craft beers on tap, an eclectic wine and spirit selection as well as house-made cocktails. Festival Samples  Octopus Potato Salad Served with olives, capers, Tahini dressing and feta cheese

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Lobster Poutine Served with potato, shellfish butter sauce, and mascarpone cheese

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Pulled Pork Sundae Served with mashed potato, coleslaw, BBQ sauce, sour cream, and cherry tomatoes

The Tea Wagon The Tea Wagon opened in April 2015 and is Canada’s first and only dedicated loose leaf tea food truck. It serves over 20 varieties of all natural loose leaf tea with no artificial flavours, colours, or sweeteners. The Tea Wagon believes that great tea is for everyone, anywhere! Festival Samples  Lavender London Fog House blended lavender earl grey tea, steamed milk and organic vanilla syrup - Signature drink!

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Cherry Berry Banana Super fruity herbal tea blend with hibiscus and large chunks of dried fruit

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Mmmarzipan Rooibos “red bush” tea (caffeine-free) with almond pieces and nut oils. An almond-lovers dream!

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Peppermint Green House-blended green tea with refreshing peppermint and earthy Sencha green tea leaves.

Pumpkin Spice A bold black tea with dried fruit, cinnamon, nut extracts, hibiscus, and rosehip

The Trop The Trop strives to be the neighbourhood pub that you'll leave your neighbourhood for. Catch up with friends, have a great meal, and enjoy a few drinks from an extensive wine, cocktail and martini list. With a dozen big screen HD televisions and one gigantic 100" screen, you can be sure to catch the big game from any seat in the house. Plus, every weekend some of the city's hottest local talent is featured on the corner stage. Festival Samples  Butternut Squash and Pumpkin Soup Topped with truffles 

Tempeh Tacos With jicama mango slaw and Mexican white sauce

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Deviled Eggs Smoked paprika and chives