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| - Divino - Distractingly Divine
If you are not a wine drinker, lactose intolerant, and enjoy boxed macaroni and cheese, don't bother visiting Divino's!
I've been to Divino Wine and Cheese Bistro a few times, usually during summer, sitting outside for lunch or for a glass of wine when I'm downtown for meetings. I've never bothered to review the bistro before, but after consistent and distinctive service I feel that it deserves attention and my accolades.
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The bistro is situated in an historic downtown building on 8th Avenue and is beautifully restored. The interior design and furniture is contemporary and complements the old building elements, creating a stylish and vibrant bistro atmosphere.
The wine menu, bistro food, cheese choices and service are exceptional. In fact I think that Divino has one of the finest wine and cheese menus' in Calgary. If only they had a caviar menu as well, life here would have a more decadent and meaningful purpose.
However, Wine and Cheese is what they are about! Even though, the Bacon Roasted Chicken Breast Sandwich I had for lunch the other day was superbly prepared and presented. The waiter (I hate the word Server, it's demeaning) was mature, attentive, unobtrusive and knowledgeable. Something sadly lacking at many restaurants in Calgary today. The emphasis being on legs, and short skirts, and not service.
Divino is part of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts Group. I strongly recommend this bistro and wine bar to international businessmen visiting Calgary. It's a world class and distractingly divine and sophisticated hangout in Calgary.
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