🔥 Calgary's Hottest New Restaurants | From Gatsby Feasts to Korean
📍 The Big News: Over 15 new restaurants opened in Calgary this year—luxe tasting menus, Italian pizza, Malaysian street food, Korean nightlife, and the return of Krispy Kreme! 🍽️ Top 5 Must-Try New Spots 1️⃣ Gatsby’s – 1920s Fine Dining ✔ Roaring Twenties Vibes: Crystal chandeliers, jazz music, 6/9-course tasting menus (seasonal ingredients + chef’s). ✔ Signature Dishes: Truffle foie gras with fig jam, smoked whiskey steak. ✔ Perfect For: Anniversaries/proposals (reservations required). 2️⃣ OKTOP Korean Rooftop Bar ✔ By Korilla: Korean fried chicken + soju cocktails (e.g., watermelon soju), rooftop views + DJ nights. ✔ Nightlife Hotspot: Friday K-pop parties. 3️⃣ Makan Malaysian Cuisine ✔ Street Food Flavors: Penang prawn noodles, coconut curry chicken, paired with lime mojitos. ✔ Vibe: Tropical plants + beachy patio. 4️⃣ The Fancy Induced Burger ✔ Viral "Syringe Burger": DIY melted cheese injection, Kunafa chocolate bar for dessert. ✔ Spicy Warning: "Reaper Sauce" burger challenge. 5️⃣ Krispy Kreme Doughnuts ✔ Iconic Return: Original glazed, Oreo-stuffed, still drawing 3 AM lines. 🌍 By Cuisine 🍕 Italian Lusi Italian Kitchen: Wild boar pappardelle, honey-blue cheese pizza. Acme Pizza & Pasta: Spicy salami pizza + craft beer (by Tailgunner Brewery). 🌶️ Asian Flavors Vivaan's Yummies: Butter chicken samosas, spicy masala chai. Kim‘s Katsu: Korean BBQ pork cutlet + eel rice bowls. 🍹 Bars & Entertainment The Blues Can: Live blues + women’s sports lounge (pool/darts). Bodega By Sabor: Spanish tapas + sangria barrels. 🍩 Desserts & Snacks Mr. Puffs: Mini doughnuts (matcha/crème brûlée). Wings Up Canada: 18 wing flavors, Texas tequila lime must-try. ✨ Need-to-Know Reservations: Gatsby’s, OKTOP book 3 days ahead. Budget Pick: One Love Caribbean ($15 Jamaican patty combo). Hype Alert: Krispy Kreme—go before 10 AM on weekdays. #CalgaryEats #2025FoodGuide #NewRestaurants
