Landed in fantastic sunshine and headed to The River Cafe. Since the mind 90s Sal Howell has been 'doing' local food. The angular glass and weathered wood restaurant is on an island in the middle of the Bow River. The wine list reflects the forward thinking of the Alberta government -- no booze kingdoms here! Highlights? Sprouted Red Fife wheat bread with restaurant churned butter. The perfect salad of Desiree potatoes, various hot house, heirloom tomatoes and black cod; the stinging nettle chimichurri atop a venison loin and DESSERT! A berry studded cake with creme fraiche ice cream and lots of caramel sauce. 
