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A trip to the Bavarian Inn Restaurant in Bragg Creek is certainly worth bragging about. The longtime community fixture is now known as The Bav, but it still features traditional German and European fare alongside modern Rocky Mountain inspirations. Try the Wiener schnitzel or the pork hock. Or order a pint and a giant pretzel in The Tav. Just be sure to make a reservation—The Bav is a popular spot.
Covet Sips + Sweets in Okotoks is a tasty equation. The sips include cold drinks like Feelin’ Fresh (ginger ale, raspberry purée and fresh lime) and Cool Runnings (Sprite, blue raspberry, coconut and fresh lime). The baristas serve up lattes, iced mochas, cold brews and more. As for sweets, grab a power cookie or one of the many seasonal offerings.
Narrow Road Home is an organization that helps women caught in addiction, domestic violence, mental illness and other life crises. Narrow Road Creperie & Co. employs those women and helps them learn life skills and transition back into society. So, as you tuck into sweet or savory crepes or a hearty soup, you’ll be supporting a good cause.
There’s nothing harder than a diamond. So it makes sense that Hard Knox Brewery is a fixture in Diamond Valley, southwest of Calgary. With names like Grunt Work, Dusty Trail and Wildlands, the brews celebrate local history and some of the town’s early residents. So grab a stool and a pint and make happy hour your new study hour. There’s also a full menu, so you can grab a bite to eat when your stomach rumbles.
Alberta beef figures prominently on the menu at the Chuckwagon Cafe in Diamond Valley. Bring your appetite and try the steak and eggs or go for a steak sandwich. Breakfast is served all day. The smoked meat hash and pancakes are justifiably famous. The decor features items from Ian Tyson and other pieces of Western culture.
