With this year's Stampede riding into the sunset, it's time to hit the trail. A posse of good restaurants are in the foothills and the mountains. Here are a few that will tease your tastebuds if you--or visitors-- are taking a trip into the country.
Aroma: 709 9th St., Canmore, 403-609-2000
A restaurant within a restaurant, Aroma resides in Zona's, a Canmore institution. But since Zona's is only open in the evening, Aroma has rented the restaurant to do breakfast and lunch. The food is Mexican, with huevos done in tomatillo sauce, scallop-and-basa ceviche, rellenos poblanos, and tostadas topped with chipotle chicken.
The Trough: 725B 9th St., Canmore, 403-678-2820
Belly up to The Trough for full-flavoured and elegant (yes, elegant) dining in downtown Canmore. (My big debate here is whether to have the jerk pork ribs or the tamarind-braised lamb ribs.) Great wine list, too.
Three Ravens: 107 Tunnel Mountain Dr., Banff Centre, 403-762-6300
The Banff Centre now has a high-end dining room with a fabulous view to match the food. Three Ravens makes a great spot for dinner if you're attending a Banff Summer Arts Festival event. The white asparagus soup is outstanding.
Valbella Cafe: 104 Elk Run Blvd., Canmore, 403-678-4109
Follow your nose to the scent of fine-smoked meats. You've likely seen Valbella Meats on menus all over Alberta, so pop into the mecca of meat itself in Canmore. Have a little lunch and stock up on chimney sticks for the drive.
Wild Orchid: 1818 Mountain Ave., Silver Creek Lodge, Canmore, 403-678-0477
For creative Japanese and contemporary Asian cuisine, Wild Orchid in Canmore fits the bill. It's just off the Trans-Canada in the new Silver Creek Lodge, but has a great view and is remarkably peaceful.
John Gilchrist reviews restaurants for CBC Radio ONE, he can Be reached at:
escurial@telus.netor 403-235-7532.
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