Ten Foot Henry

Calgary Is a Culinary Destination on the Rise

"A buzzing, vegetable-focused all-day spot with an airy space and open kitchen that puts vegetables front and center. Highlights include grilled broccolini with shira-ae, chile oil, and soy-pickled shiitake; charred cabbage with walnut vinaigrette, brittle, and Manchego; and a hearty chicken cacciatore with wilted spinach and braised olives — dishes that help make the room feel like the epicenter of the city's food scene." - Jennifer Malloy

An Essential Guide to Eating Your Way Through Alberta | Eater

"Despite being in the center of CowTown (Calgary’s cheeky moniker), husband-and-wife duo Stephen Smee and Aja Lapointe have chosen to open an all-day, veggie-centric restaurant that brightens up even the coldest day with bold, fresh flavors. Think kale pesto pasta topped with a crunch of pistachios, juicy, warm tomatoes on a bed of whipped and fluffy feta, and ginger and gochujang-tossed roasted cauliflower. They also have a steak for the meat lovers: an Alberta Prime striploin with a guajillo pepper rum and a pimento-y piperade. With soaring ceilings and airy windows, this all-day space is warm and welcoming. The name Ten Foot Henry? It’s a nod to the 1930s comic strip of the same name that’s become a local legend." - Kate Dingwall

Rank: #41 "In a city still closely associated with beef, the balanced flavours and strong execution of Ten Foot Henry’s vegetable-centric menu has nonetheless made the restaurant a go-to for a good night out. Launched in 2016 by husband and wife team Steve Smee and Aja Lapointe, this spot matches a lightness of design—a windowless space that manages to feel airy with its high ceilings, white walls and lush plants—with a menu where the ingredients speak for themselves."