All the saddest Calgary restaurant and bars closures we saw this spring
The restaurant and bar industry is notoriously tricky, and unfortunately, this spring, Calgary saw some major losses.
From cozy neighbourhood spots to one of the city’s biggest nightclubs, there were some surprising closures over the past few months.
Here are some of the saddest restaurant and bar closures we saw in and around Calgary recently.
Primary Colours
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Primary Colours, the cozy neighbourhood restaurant in Britannia, has sadly announced its final service will take place on June 22, after two years.
The restaurant is a sister spot to the city’s ever-popular Monogram Coffee, where it serves a daytime brunch menu and dinner service, using Asian-Canadian flavours and techniques.
Address: 802 49th Ave. SW, Calgary
Buffo
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The CF Chinook Centre-based Italian spot announced that it has officially closed its doors following the closure of the Saks Fifth Avenue store.
The spot was known for its classic Italian comfort food, including pasta, pizza, arancini, and more.
Buffo was run by Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality, the group behind fellow YYC restaurant The Guild and more than 25 restaurants across Canada.
Address: 6455 Macleod Trail SW, Calgary
The Back Alley
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While The Back Alley has not publicly announced its closure, the Macleod Trail bar and nightclub has been listed as permanently closed on Google since April.
In its final Instagram post on April 19, The Back Alley made no reference to an impending closure.
Address: 4630 Macleod Trail, Calgary
MS BBQ & Dakgalbi
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MS BBQ & Dakgalbi, which was previously known as Makchang Dodook, initially opened in Calgary’s Royal Vista neighbourhood last May, where it offered a large menu of Korean BBQ dishes.
However, after a rebrand in December, the restaurant sadly shared that it would be closing its doors in May.
Address: 2 Royal Vista Link NW, Unit 1160, Calgary
Calavera Cantina
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Calavera Cantina, a McKenzie Towne staple for Latin-inspired eats from tacos to tostadas, shared that it would be closing its doors in April.
“We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the community for all your support over the years. It’s been an incredible journey, and we’re so grateful for every guest who walked through our doors,” the restaurant said in a social media post.
Address: 180, 4307 130th Ave. SE, Calgary
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