AVEC BISTRO, Calgary, Alberta
Chef: Dilan Draper
Website: www.avecbistro.ca. Cuisine: French
Telephone: 587-352-0964. Twitter/Instagram: @AvecBistro
2015 Rank: 44 (new entry)
Price Range: $16-$26
You Must Order: Braised lamb crepinette with parsnip puree and German butterball fondants ($32).
Food Writer Dan Clapson says: "The best French bistro in Calgary and also one of the best in Western Canada, if not the whole country. The chef, Dilan Draper, puts his creative spin on classic French dishes, the wine selection is amazing, service is impeccable. All-round fantastic!"