Local Eats is Calgary Locale’s weekly guide to what’s worth eating and drinking in Calgary right now. Every week, we round up new restaurant openings, standout deals, limited-time menus, and food events across the city, so you know what’s happening before everyone else does.
Just Opened
Skelly Club by Sea Change Brewing Co.
Edmonton’s Sea Change Brewing has officially made its way to Calgary, and the wait is over. Their new taproom, Skelly Club Eatery & Drinkery, is pouring beer and booze on 11th Ave, with Flatboy Burgers serving as the eatery half, running the food out of the same space. This one’s been a long time coming for a lot of people, and from the turnout, it shows.
820 11 Ave SW
Flatboy Burgers
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Smash burgers have landed on 11th Ave. Flatboy Burgers is doing exactly what the name promises, thin, crispy, smashed patties, tucked behind a blue door in the back alley. Go hungry.
816 11 Ave SW, back alley entrance
On the Radar
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Alforno is heading to Canmore this winter, its ninth cafe and first location outside Calgary. Italian-inspired coffee and artisan baking, now with mountain views.
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Amihan Filipino Pantry is opening in August at 3132 26 St NE, from the team behind Amihan Grill + Bakeshop, voted Best Filipino Restaurant in Calgary. A one-stop shop for Filipino groceries, fresh baked goods, frozen meals, and pasalubong.
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Pizza Maru & Katsuya is bringing a second location to West Springs, Korean pizza and Japanese katsu at 922 85 St SW. No opening date yet, we’re watching.
Deals & Specials
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Boogie’s is running $5.99 tall boys and $3.99 domestics all summer, plus buy one get one free burgers on Tuesdays. House rules apply.
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The Living Room is doing $25 Fondue for Two every Tuesday, with your choice of sides, seasonal vegetables, porchetta, meatballs, grilled prawns and more.
Mark Your Calendar
Revel Woods: Grand Opening
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Revel Woods officially opens its doors in East Village this Friday, with happy hour running all day and the full experience from open to close. Reserve ahead if you want a table.
Friday | East Village
Fortuna’s Row: Mesa Para Dos
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Fortuna’s Row is running a five course Dinner for Two, your choice of main, for $99. Available weekdays, reserve through OpenTable or their website.
Weekdays | $99
Craft Beer Market Patio Party
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Calgary’s 10th Ave location is closing out its summer patio party lineup with El Tequileño.
August 1 | Calgary 10th Ave
Taste of Calgary
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Vendor menus are live now at tasteofcalgary.com, so you can plan your must-try dishes ahead of time. The festival runs at Cowboys Park.
July 30 to August 3 | Cowboys Park
Wine Not?
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Curated wines, classic cocktails, and a laid-back patio, Wine Not? returns to Brioche’s Tasting Room for another round. Good excuse for a solid Thursday night plan.
July 30, Aug 13, Aug 27 | 6 to 11 PM | Brioche’s Tasting Room
Know about an opening, a deal, or a food event we should have on our radar? Send it our way at hello@calgarylocale.com. We read everything.
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