The District

Last night my little sister and I were looking for a relaxing place for a little girl talk. We weren't really feeling wine so I said lets go to district, we hopped in down and fantastic. The drink specials are excellent; we were there Tuesday so Peach Whiskey Smash it was. You can drink these things like water, so delish. Last night they had pear and it lived up to the peach easy. Tangy, sweet and a little bite and the end they made our night. And at $4.75 a pop you can gobble up as much as you can handle.

We wanted something to nosh on, so as we scan the chalked walls you can smell they mouth watering aromas flooding out of the kitchen. My sister saw bucket of bacon w/ Quebec Maple Syrup and decided that was non optional, we also chose the mussels in chorizo and tomato’s sauce, as well as the Yam fries served with a delicious aioli dip. We could barely hold back from licking the bowls (well at least all of them). Our choices flowed perfectly together, the bacon, perfectly seared just enough to add bacons traditional crunch but not too much as to spoil its savory goodness. The Maple syrup is pair beautifully, lightly dip and your balance of savory and sweet is achieved!

The mussels were more my non optional choice, however as they come piping hot in a large bowl you can't help but be excited. They are steamed to perfection, as a light tomato sauce surrounds them. The spice of the chorizo sausage completes the mussle’s, which have a beautiful texture. Acidic is very well balanced and its all served with a chunk of focaccia bread for you to swip up every last drop of that magnificent broth. Lastly were the Yam Fries, they are crispy outside soft on the inside, do you need anything more. Well maybe, the aioli dip that serves these babies up is creamy, rich and full of freshness. It brings added personality to your fries that go so perfectly with your meal or just on their own.

We talked up a storm added another drink and then decided on dessert. Decedent gelato was next and when if comes with flavors like salty peanut and honey, rich vanilla or coco chip you know its going to be good. You receive a fair portion for about 6 bucks, it's so creamy and flavorful your will want more than one nap at this gelato goodness.

All of our food costs $50.00 bucks, which is most likely the most exciting part. The District is a super chill, super delish place to go. It's all the “chill” you like at your local bar but with all the greatness of truly good food. Tons of Organic and Gluten free options, plus fantastic drink specials everyday of the week. Try out their bacon Caesars on Sundays or stop by on a Saturday afternoon for one of their mouth watering salads. Overall this is going to be your go to spot from now on for sure!

Stay Hungry Calgary!

Rach!