The bottom line in cooking is fun, says Squawma Kavanagh, executive chef at Township Bar & Grill on the main floor of Bow Valley Square in downtown Calgary. “It’s just fun trying to pull this part from one cuisine and marry it with this part from another cuisine,” he says. “If you can get some delicious fusion happening that doesn’t confuse people, it’s fun. Food is fun.”
When he got his first job cooking in a restaurant at the age of 16, the native New Zealander knew what he wanted to do for the rest of his life. After participating in culinary competitions and apprenticing in restaurant kitchens in his home country and in Europe, Kavanagh landed in Calgary where he continues to enjoy the challenge of tantalizing patrons' taste buds at Township.
TOMATO BRUSCHETTA
basil . crostini . extra virgin olive oil
FRESCO CHICKEN TACOS
flour tortilla . avocado relish pineapple salsa
ROASTED PEPPER DIP
.bruschetta . ricotta . garlic naan
SWEET POTATO FRIES
chipotle aioli
CRAB CAKES
chipotle orange aioli . pickled veg slaw . arugula
CRAB CAKES
chipotle orange aioli . pickled veg slaw . arugula
STUFFED MUSHROOMS
prawn . crab . red pepper cream . arugula honey truffle vinaigrette
LOBSTER TACOS
red pepper . cilantro . wasabi mayo . cabbage slaw . bruschetta
MEATBALLS
house-made pork meatballs . classic tomato sauce
BRAISED SQUID
kalamata olive . roasted red pepper sun-dried tomato . caper . red onion . almond . lemon . orange
BAKED BRIE.
.orange cranberry chutney . crostini . toasted almond
WILD SHRIMP
..chili garlic butter . crostini
ROASTED TOMATO & CORN SOUP
roasted chicken . cilantro cream
SEASONALLY INSPIRED SOUP
selection changes daily
STRAWBERRY CITRUS KALE
strawberry . quinoa . grana padano lemon vinaigrette
GARDEN GREENS
carrot . cucumber . tomato . pumpkin seeds
lime pepper vinaigrette
ROMAINE HEARTS
charred jalapeno dressing . herb crouton
smoked bacon . grana padano
ROASTED BEET & GOAT CHEESE
arugula . toasted pecan . apple
grainy mustard & truffle vinaigrette
COBB SALAD
mixed greens . smoked bacon . cucumber . cherry
tomato . blue cheese . egg . avocado . creamy maple dressing
fresh hand stretched “00” flour crust . gluten free available (add 3.00)not all ingredients are listed, please advise your server of any allergies
most menu items available gluten free
automatic gratuity of 18% for parties of 8 or more
PEAR AND HONEY BLUE
red onion . honey truffle vinaigrette. blue
cheese . provolone
MAUI
spicy calabrese . smoked bacon . crispy pancetta . pineapple
salsa . mozzarella . bbq sauce
SPOLUMBO’S SAUSAGE
classic tomato sauce . roasted tomato
provolone
CUBAN SANDWICH.
slow roasted pork shoulder . molasses .
mustard . provolone . pickled jalapenos . red onions
BEEF DIP
shaved C.A.B beef . roasted mushrooms . caramelized
onions . red wine jus . horseradish aioli
ROASTED CHICKEN SANDWICH
lettuce . fresh tomato . chipotle
aioli . cheddar . crisp pancetta . avocado
C.A.B STEAK SANDWICH
alberta sirloin . crispy onion
caramelized onion aioli . chipotle brown sugar marinade
GRILLED VEGETABLE PANINI
zucchini . mushroom . roasted red
pepper . pickled red onion . ricotta pepper spread
HALF SANDWICH COMBO
choice of: grilled vegetable panini |
roasted chicken sandwich | beef dip
with: roasted tomato & corn soup | daily soup | garden greens
BISON BURGER
bacon aioli . arugula . caramelized onion
PRIME BEEF BURGER
lettuce . tomato . pickle . onion . sweet
mustard . ketchup
CHICKEN PAPPARDELLE
spinach . mushroom . bacon . parmesan cream
SEAFOOD TAGLIATELLI.
.prawn . fresh seasonal catch . bacon
puttanesca . grana padano
SHRIMP LINGUINI
spinach . peas . bacon . parmesan cream
PORK MEATBALLS SPAGHETTI.
spicy marinara sauce . parmesan
PAN ROASTED SEASONAL SALMON ON QUINOA
moroccan
spiced quinoa . charred corn & tomato vinaigrette
ANCHO CHICKEN POT PIE
.pulled roasted chicken . sweet corn
charred poblanos . yukon gold potatoes . puff pastry
TENDERLOIN
brandy peppercorn sauce
SUNRISE FARMS ROASTED CHICKEN
maple ancho bbq sauce
TOMATO BRUSCHETTA
basil . crostini . extra virgin olive oil
FRESCO CHICKEN TACOS
.flour tortilla . avocado relish . pineapple salsa
ROASTED PEPPER DIP
bruschetta . ricotta . garlic naan
SWEET POTATO FRIES.
chipotle aioli
CRAB CAKES
chipotle orange aioli . pickled veg slaw . arugula
STUFFED MUSHROOMS
..prawn . crab . red pepper cream . arugula . honey truffle vinaigrette
LOBSTER TACOS
red pepper . cilantro . wasabi mayo . cabbage slaw . bruschetta
MEATBALLS
house-made pork meatballs . classic tomato sauc
BRAISED SQUID
kalamata olive . roasted red pepper . sun dried tomato . caper . red onion . almond . lemon
orange
BAKED BRIE.
orange cranberry chutney . crostini . toasted almond
WILD SHRIMP
.chili garlic butter . crostini
ROASTED TOMATO & CORN SOUP
roasted chicken . cilantro cream
SEASONALLY INSPIRED SOUP
.selection changes daily
STRAWBERRY CITRUS KALESTRAWBERRY CITRUS KALE
strawberry . quinoa . grana padano . lemon vinaigrette
GARDEN GREENS
carrot . cucumber . tomato . pumpkin seeds . lime pepper vinaigrette
ROMAINE HEARTS.
charred jalapeno dressing . herb crouton . smoked bacon . grana padano
ROASTED BEET & GOAT CHEESE
.arugula . toasted pecan . apple . grainy mustard & truffle vinaigrette
COBB SALAD.
mixed greens . smoked bacon . cucumber . cherry tomato . blue cheese . egg . avocado
creamy maple dressing
fresh hand stretched “00” flour crust . gluten free crust available (add 3.00
PEAR AND HONEY BLUE
red onion . honey truffle vinaigrette . blue cheese . provolone
MAUI.
spicy calabrese . smoked bacon . crispy pancetta . pineapple salsa . mozzarella . bbq sauce
SPOLUMBO’S SAUSAGE.
classic tomato sauce . roasted tomato . provolone
your choice of one of the chef’s accompaniments
BISON BURGER.
bacon aioli . arugula . caramelized onion
PRIME BEEF BURGER
lettuce . tomato . pickle . onion . sweet mustard . ketchup
CHICKEN PAPPARDELLE.
.spinach . mushroom . bacon . parmesan cream
SEAFOOD TAGLIATELLI
prawn . fresh seasonal catch . bacon . puttanesca . grana padano
SHRIMP LINGUINI
.spinach . peas . bacon . parmesan cream
PORK MEATBALLS SPAGHETTI.
.spicy marinara sauce . parmesan
enjoy your favourite entree complimented with seasonal vegetables,
your choice of a signature sauce and one of the chef’s accompaniments
SUNRISE FARMS ROASTED CHICKEN
signature rub
GRAIN FED VEAL CHOP
veal chop . grain fed
GRILLED DOUBLE CUT ALBERTA PORK CHOP
grain fed . locally raised
BRAISED BONELESS ANGUS SHORT RIB
garlic confit . roasted pepper braise
SIRLOIN & SHRIMP
sirloin . shrimp . dressed with creamy crab and red pepper
SEASONAL CATCH
chef selected . delivered fresh daily
DUO OF WILD PRAWNS & ATLANTIC SEA SCALLOPS
flame grilled . tossed in a lemon herb butter
PAN SEARED SEASONAL SALMON
delivered fresh daily . hand filleted
PAN SEARED AHI TUNA
sashimi grade . spicy togarashi crust
all hand cut steaks complimented with seasonal vegetables,
your choice of signature sauce and one of the chef’s accompaniments
SIRLOIN CAP.
chipotle brown sugar marinade
TENDERLOIN
TENDERLOIN
RIBEYE
BONE-IN RIBEYE
RARE
bright red center, pink towards the outside
MEDIUM RARE
.bright pink throughout
MEDIUM
.light pink throughout
MEDIUM WELL
..light pink in the center only
WELL
no pink throughout
add: grilled prawns & scallops
MAPLE ANCHO BBQ
.sweet & smokey . canadian maple . spice
CHILI GARLIC BUTTER
chili pepper . garlic . lime . cream
BRANDY GREEN PEPPERCORN
.reduced veal stock . cream . madagascar green peppercorn
GARLIC POBLANO BUTTER
.fresh red and green pepper . shallot . garlic . cream . lemon
LEMON HERB BUTTER.
fresh lemon juice . parsley . dill
CHIMICHURRI
..garlic . oregano . parsley . extra virgin olive oil
DRY STEAK RUB
espresso . fennel
FRENCH FRIES
MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH CALABRESE SPICES
MOROCCAN SPICED QUINOA
MASHED YUKON GOLD POTATOES
ROASTED MUSHROOMS
ROASTED POTATOES
CHOCOLATE PLATTER.
gluten free chocolate cake . pot de creme . salted chocolate gelato
WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE
vanilla chantilly cream . berry compote
PEACH COBBLER
spiced peaches . home style oat crumble . creamy vanilla gelato
CREME BRULEE
seasonal . fresh baked almond biscotti
SEASONAL SORBET.
locally made and inspired by fresh ingredients
ask your server for today’s selections
EVENING BLISS
vanilla stoli . godiva liqueur . frangelico . milk . chocolate syrup
WINTER WARMTH
disarrono . creme de cacao . brandy . topped with coffee and
whipped cream
BARTENDER’S COFFEE
galliano . kahlua . topped with coffee and whipped cream
CARAMEL SWIRL
caramel bailey’s . butter ripple schnapp’s . topped with coffee and
whipped cream
TRUE NORTH.
sortilege maple whiskey topped with coffee and whipped cream
ESPRESSO.
CAPPUCCINO.
MOCHACCINO
CAFE LATTE
cheese pizza
mozzarella . 00 fine flour crust . tomato sauce
spaghetti
tomato sauce . parmesan
mac & cheese
cream sauce . cavatapi noodle
fish
salmon . choice of one accompaniment
steak
striploin . choice of one accompaniment
chicken
rotisserie drumstick . choice of one accompaniment
ice cream
two scoops . chocolate or vanilla
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I recently had a business lunch here and was treated to great staff who knew the menu well. The food was great and even though it was not an offered product, they made me fresh brewed ice tea, simply because I asked if they had it. Great place for business or a nice place to go as a couple.
A small group of us were here for a birthday dinner on a Friday night. Food was ok but what prompted me to write this review was the horrible service from our waitress "S-Andrew". I had to ask for my drink 3 times before getting it, our table was cluttered with dirty dishes and glasses that weren't taken away. We even had to resort to drinking water by refilling our own water glasses. After complaining to the manager the first time, she must've asked other wait staff to clear our table. The poor guy had his tray full of dishes and glasses, we counted he came around 5 times...and he wasn't even done. We asked for our bill and it took "S-Andrew" exactly 49 mins to bring it with the 18% automatic gratuity tacked in. So now we are forced to pay a tip on the most horrible service we've ever received in Calgary, because we were under the guidelines of parties 8 or over - even though we were 7 adults and 1 baby in an empty restaurant?! My friend flagged down the manager the second time to voice his concerns on the auto tip for the lack of service we received and how we waited 49 mins for the bill. She blamed it on how the computer system is not capable of splitting the bill and she will waive the auto 18% tip. No apologies on why we didn't receive any service in an empty restaurant, and how long we had to wait for the bill after asking for it. None of us will ever go back, despite the fact that half of us used this restaurant for business lunches on a regular basis with subpar service. But this hideous experience is just beyond belief.
A small group of us were here for a birthday dinner on a Friday night. Food was ok but what prompted me to write this review was the horrible service from our waitress "S-Andrew". I had to ask for my drink 3 times before getting it, our table was cluttered with dirty dishes and glasses that weren't taken away. We even had to resort to drinking water by refilling our own water glasses. After complaining to the manager the first time, she must've asked other wait staff to clear our table. The poor guy had his tray full of dishes and glasses, we counted he came around 5 times...and he wasn't even done. We asked for our bill and it took "S-Andrew" exactly 49 mins to bring it with the 18% automatic gratuity tacked in. So now we are forced to pay a tip on the most horrible service we've ever received in Calgary, because we were under the guidelines of parties 8 or over - even though we were 7 adults and 1 baby in an empty restaurant?! My friend flagged down the manager the second time to voice his concerns on the auto tip for the lack of service we received and how we waited 49 mins for the bill. She blamed it on how the computer system is not capable of splitting the bill and she will waive the auto 18% tip. No apologies on why we didn't receive any service in an empty restaurant, and how long we had to wait for the bill after asking for it. None of us will ever go back, despite the fact that half of us used this restaurant for business lunches on a regular basis with subpar service. But this hideous experience is just beyond belief.
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A buzzy drinks-and-dining spot that’s popular with the office crowd, this eatery is located in Bow Valley Square. Township’s menu is the creation of chef Duncan Ly, formerly of Raw Bar and one of the city’s top chefs. Ly’s Big Taste dinner creation opens with onion soup prepared with red wine, herbs and gruyere. Following this rich warm-up course, enjoy Angus sirloin steak with potato gratin and veggies in béarnaise. Finish with chocolate mousse with berries and Chantilly cream. Three courses, $35.
View this Smart ListOn the lower level of Bow Valley Square, Township Bar & Grill features a lightly clubby, business-casual vibe that’s cheerful enough for an office celebration meal and handsomely low-lit to suit an easy-going business lunch. Created by locally renowned chef Duncan Ly, the lunch menu features a sandwich selection that includes a Kobe beef burger and baby-shrimp clubhouse. Hot entrees include sirloin steak and frites, wild mushroom pizza and chicken carbonara fettuccini.
View this Smart ListA relative newcomer to the downtown dining milieu, Township serves an array of crafty, contemporary comfort dishes that include buttermilk fried chicken mac and cheese to steak sandwiches and bison burgers. Also creatively comfortable, The Township Lamb Burger is a cuddly concoction that features an eight-ounce lamb patty sauced with mint chutney and topped with tomato, lettuce and arugula as well as goat cheese and garlic aioli. The bun? Brioche.
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