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An extraordinary dining experience is to embark on a journey. We have created a beautiful place in an extraordinary setting and have tended to the details that make you feel at home: staff who care, chefs who are passionate about quality and the regional seasonal ingredients that bring to your palate a taste of place.
Canada’s Top 50 Restaurants 2013
We are proud to be included in the Vacay.ca list of Canada's Top 50 Restaurants!
With votes from the Canadian public and a team of 34 of the nation's top food experts judging, we are honoured to be included in the most definitive resource to fine dining in the country ever published!
Guest Chef Collaborative Series
We have an exciting line-up of talented Guest Chefs who are shaping the culinary landscape locally, regionally and globally. These special evenings promise an inspiring and delicious exploration of new culinary themes and ideas in creative collaboration with River Café Chef Andrew Winfield.
Our Next Event:
A collaboration with Ocean Wise and guest Chef Robert Clark from Vancouver
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Join us for an evening of exceptional culinary collaboration and conversation about sustainable seafood. Hosts Sal Howell and Chef Andrew Winfield welcome Ocean Wise guest chefs for an exquisite "boat to plate" dining experience highlighting sustainable seafood and local spring ingredients. More details.
Guest Chefs include:
Chef Robert Clark - Vancouver
Chef Paul Rogalski - Rouge & Bistro Rouge
Chef Geoff Rogers - Top Chef Competitor
Canapé & Aperitif Reception 6pm
Five Course Seated Dinner 7pm
Can’t Find a Reservation Online?
Each day during the summer season, additional tables become available weather permitting, please call the restaurant directly 403 261-7670 as these tables are not available for online reservations.
Tojo Guest Chef Dinner
TOJO 4 April 15th and 16th, 2013
A big thank you to Chef Hidekazu Tojo, of Tojo's in Vacouver, Nathan Fong, Chef Winfield and the team for two amazing nights of culinary collaboration! The Sold Out event, which took place on April 15th and 16th at River Café was an exploration of "Kaiseki" - A Japanese culinary art form that balances the taste, texture, appearance and colors of local, seasonal food for an extraordinary tasting experience.
Visit our Facebook Page to see the photo album.
Read these beautiful reviews of the event:
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Calgary Herald Blog
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Global Dish Blog
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West Jet's Up! Magazine
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Visit Our Sister Restaurant
Our sister restaurant, BOXWOOD in Central Memorial Park serves local seasonal and sustainable food.
Wholesome and delicious lunch, snack and supper.
BOXWOOD offers Whole Free-Range Rotisserie Chicken to go. Choose from a selection of sides and customize a complete dinner to go.