a reflection of the personalities that conceived it.Built around a series of conversations amongst ourselves, the first thing we did was throw out all checklists, pre-conceptions and rules that govern what a "good" restaurant ought to be. Instead, we focused on things we all love about restaurants and what we loved about this amazing space. During this process we feel like friendships have been forged and a wonderful old space has been given new purpose and a new life. We start by asking ourselves: what do we want to eat today, rather than what do we want to cook today? The former satisfies the belly, the latter only the ego. We created a restaurant where you can experience food that is both classic and original, both innovative and comforting.
ACCOLADESAvenue Magazine’s Best New Restaurant 2013 - #1
Avenue Magazine’s Top Ten Restaurants 2013 - #4
Avenue Magazine’s Best Chef 2013 - Justin Leboe - #2
Avenue Magazine’s Best Decor 2013 - #1
Where to Dine Awards 2013 - Best Overall Restaurant
Where to Dine Awards 2014 - Best Cocktails - #1
Avenue Magazine’s Top Ten Restaurants 2014 - #1
Avenue Magazine’s Best Chef 2014 - Justin Leboe - #1
100 Best Restaurants in Canada 2015 - #12
100 Best Restaurants in Canada 2016 - #18
Where to Dine Awards 2016 - Best Ambiance
Most Innovative Chef 2016 - Justin Leboe - Canada’s Best 100
Avenue Magazine’s Top 10 Restaurants 2016 - #5
100 Best Restaurants in Canada 2017 - Tied for #80
Alberta’s Finest Drinks Lists by Culinaire Magazine 2017 - Best Medium List
Avenue Magazine’s Top 25 Best Restaurants in Calgary 2018
Avenue Magazine’s Top 20 Best Restaurants in Calgary 2019
Avenue Magazine’s Best Restaurants in Calgary 2020
Avenue Magazine’s Best Beltline Restaurant (Runner up) 2023
Avenue Magazine’s Best Downtown Restaurant Winner 2023
Avenue Magazine’s Best Overall Restaurants List 2024
Avenue Magazine’s Best of the Beltline (Runner up) 2024
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