Bow & Bend Rooftop, located on the 12th floor of the new Element Hotel Calgary Downtown on 4th Ave SW, is set to open in early summer, offering people spectacular views of the iconic Bow River which flows through the city.
The restaurant is part of a conversion project which is turning an under-utilized downtown office into a hotel, the Element by Westin, through the City of Calgary’s Downtown Development Incentive Program. Bow & Bend is set to be a key element in revitalizing Calgary’s West End, bringing renewed energy, hospitality, and vibrancy to the downtown core.
“With regional cuisine crafted from locally sourced ingredients and stunning panoramic views of the Bow River and the Canadian Rockies, Bow & Bend offers a unique blend of natural and urban charm from one rooftop patio destination,” said Johen Lemieux, General Manager, Bow & Bend, operated by Concord Hospitality.
The Element is being developed by PBA Group of Companies (PBA), a Calgary based, women owned and led real estate firm with over 60 years of experience delivering integrated commercial real estate solutions.
“Bow & Bend’s sleek design mixed with inviting textures in the details creates the feeling of both luxury and comfort. The open-air dining room or patio is the ideal place for sharing a meal with friends or family or dropping in for after-work cocktails and snacks. The restaurant’s space is open-concept and bright, featuring large wall-to-wall windows, and seats 210 people between its dining room, patio, and two private Riverwalk rooms,” said the company.
The company said the menu at Bow & Bend has been carefully crafted using locally sourced ingredients from Alberta. For dinner, guests can expect a mix of small plates for sharing, soups and salads, burgers, house-made pasta, and mains. The Head Chef, Ashutosh Salunke, brings expertise from his previous role as the Executive Sous Chef at the luxury Sparkling Hill Resort & Spa in Vernon, British Columbia.
“We are thrilled to bring an elevated twist on traditional local flavours to the downtown Calgary dining scene,” says Salunke.“Our shareable menu will change slightly from season to season, allowing guests to both try new things and order classic favourites.”
In 2022, PBA launched its hospitality portfolio with The Dorian, a $125 million, dual-brand Marriott Autograph Collection and Courtyard hotel recognized globally with a Michelin Key for its design, culinary excellence, and guest experience.
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