By Déjà Leonard
If there’s one thing that won't change in 2018, it’s our city’s love and appreciation for great food. Whether you’re looking for the next trendy spot or something sweet, we have plenty of options coming to our city this year. [Photo credit: Déjà Leonard]
This new spot is offering a “gringo take” on Latin street food by serving up fun dishes such as cheeseburger tacos, gringo guacamole and queso fundido with hot cheetos. Gringo St. is the sister restaurant to Cleaver, so expect a trendy, cheerful atmosphere.
Eat. Drink. Play. Pin-Bar will boast a variety of pinball machines and classic arcade games to keep you entertained while you enjoy their sandwiches and other bar snacks. The restaurant is fully licensed and will serve beer and cocktails.
Head to this new spot for handcrafted pastries. Currently, you can only find Butter Block Co. pastries at a variety of local retailers such as Sought x Found Coffee Roasters and Monogram Coffee or by ordering them online. But mark their soft opening on the calendar (Jan. 11), where you’ll be able to sit down, relax and enjoy a pastry at their shop in the Devenish Building.
Taiyaki – a Japanese fish-shaped cake – will be the star at this eatery located in Calgary’s Chinatown district. While the traditional filling is red bean paste, you can get ready for cake stuffed with soft serve ice cream in flavours such as matcha, coconut and black sesame.
This 100 per cent plant-based vegan cafe just opened up in downtown Calgary and is located inside Heavens Fitness. The vegan-friendly menu features smoothies, breakfast sandwiches, tofu wraps, japchae and more.
After a soft opening in December, Sought x Found Coffee Roasters celebrated their grand opening in January 2018. The new shop takes pride in sourcing high-quality ingredients and beans for their menu, including fresh pastries from Calgary-based bakery Butter Block.
We expect 2018 to be another great year for Calgary’s dining scene, with more restaurants popping up as we head further into the year. Which spot will you check out first?
