“What do you want for lunch?” This question has stumped many a hesitant diner. Fortunately for me, it’s a pretty easy choice when I’m in Banff. With a surplus of patios and heaps of delicious fare, I can always find something to suit. On this particular day, a few friends of mine were passing through Banff... View Article
While Chili’s may not be in the heart of town (it’s located in the Fox Hotel in Banff Avenue’s accommodation district), this Mexican restaurant offers a comfortable dining experience and delicious eats – exactly what I was craving after a busy Saturday at the ski hill. My dining companions and I were seated upon arrival, and made the... View Article
This week, a working lunch brought me to the Rose and Crown in Banff. Established in 1985, this is Banff’s oldest pub. It boasts live music every night of the week and has a rooftop patio, which I’ve enjoyed in the summer after a day of paddle boarding. On this brisk afternoon, I chose a... View Article
A recent meal at the Bear Street Tavern confirmed my belief that pizza should in fact be a food group. A couple of friends and I headed to the Tavern after a day full of fresh mountain air. We were quickly seated in the busy restaurant, and a friendly server immediately brought us water and informed us of the... View Article
When the return takes a little longer than expected on a summer backpacking trek, the last thing I want to do is go home and cook dinner. Luckily for me a Banff favourite is open late – Rose & Crown. Rose & Crown is satisfyingly local. Between the homey atmosphere and the laughs of those around... View Article
Block Kitchen + Bar is aptly named. Presiding over the kitchen is Stéphane Prévost, an accomplished Banff chef with a personal website subtitled “Passion for Food – Appetite for Life.” The chalkboard announces his specials—today, lingcod with root vegetables, Royal Miyagi oysters and Butter Pig curry with vegetables (the latter dish reflecting Prévost’s love of Asian... View Article
