6 Guy Fieri-approved restaurants you need to visit in Calgary
Guy Fieri, one of the most recognizable figures in the food industry, knows his way around a good restaurant, and it seems like he found a few in Calgary.
The American restaurateur, TV host, and author was spotted out and about in Cowtown earlier this year, sampling just a handful of the incredible restaurants YYC has to offer.
Some of those Calgary spots have now made it onto his iconic show, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, and it’s so exciting to see the city’s food scene getting the recognition it deserves.
According to visits from the mayor of Flavourtown himself, these are some of the Calgary spots that you should add to your foodie bucket list.
Heaven Restaurant & Market
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This underrated spot on 17th Avenue specializes in Latin and Venezuelan cuisine, and all of the food is gluten-free. Dished went into the restaurant to sample some of the dishes Fieri picked up, including the Venezuelan dish Pabellon Criollo and the Pataconwhich, and they both lived up to the hype.
Heaven made its debut on screen on December 15.
Address: #119 – 1013 17th Avenue SW, Calgary
Saffron Street
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During his visit to YYC, Fieri was also spotted at one of Calgary’s best Indian restaurants, Saffron Street. Located inside First Street Market, the spot offers up a wide range of Indian street foods such as Kati rolls and Thali (larger plates) with curries like Butter Chicken and Prawn Vindaloo.
Address:Ā 1327 1st Street SW, Calgary
Calgary Momo House
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This spot offers Nepali cuisine, with plenty of momos on the menu. With plates and plates of steaming dumplings and larger dishes such as Himalayan Butter Chicken, Chow Mein and traditional Nepali Thali, it’s well worth a trip for any Calgarian.
Address: 4310 104 Avenue NE #2150, Calgary
Salt & Pepper
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Fieri was also spotted filming at Mexican restaurant Salt & Pepper while visiting Cowtown. The spot, which opened in the 1980s, offers a host of Mexican dishes, from tacos, enchiladas, tortas, burritos and more.
Address: 6515 Bowness Road NW, Calgary
Pure Street Food
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Pure Street Food, the sister restaurant to Pure Kitchen Bar, is tucked away in First Street Market, but it offers some of the most delicious and fresh Vietnamese street food around.
One of its most famous snacks is its sesame-topped savoury donuts that are stuffed with pork, chicken, beef, or tofu, as well as fresh veggies.
Address:Ā 1327 1st Street SW, Calgary
The Moose and Poncho
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Fieri certainly made his way around First Street Market, making a pit stop at The Moose and Poncho. The spot is famous for its authentic Mexican cuisine, namely its tacos.
With favourites such as carnitas and birria, it’s a must-visit for fans of Mexican cuisine.
Address:Ā 1327 1st Street SW, Calgary
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