While on safari for a Rose Bowl bar, we peeked in the Bear Street Tavern, and the nice lady informed us they had 3 sports TV's. Are sports TV's different than other TV's? Nonetheless, we liked the feel of the place and made a mental note to return when happenings in Pasadena were not on our radar. A few nights later, we made good. The Bear Street Tavern is located on the ground floor, just below the Bison Restaurant. The entire bar area seemed rather comfortable. Modern without feeling out of place in Banff.
While the menu features typical bar fare, Pork Belly Mac & Cheese, assorted sandwiches, and cast iron specialties, the main attraction is the pizza. We went with the D'Italiano; olives, venison sausage and salami. Bear Street Tavern claims to have ridiculously good pizza, and we most certainly back up that claim. The Caesar salad was funky and nice respite from the normal fare. . . .pancetta along with a balsamic orange reduction. We wanted to sample the Shepp's Pie, but they were already sold out for the night.
All and all, a very worthy place to park ourselves for a nice meal and enjoyable surroundings. It might be tough to top this tomorrow. This is the exact kind of place you talk about when you plot the first night's dining on your return trip.
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