rhythm and howl

When BC-born and globally seasoned Chef Jason Leizert designed the menu for the new hotel restaurant at the completely overhauled MTN House by Basecamp hotel in Canmore, he wanted to create excitement around food that evolves with the seasons.

We think he knocked it out of the park with Rhythm and Howl’s inaugural menu.

Rhythm and Howl in Canmore

Heavily focused on local ingredients, Leizert has come up with a creative offering, updated monthly, that will keep us coming back for more. We lucked out and wandered in at the tail end of happy hour and enjoyed a half-price glass of the house rosé – a Spanish rioja tempranillo blend that was a great pairing with the mussels and clams. Served in a broth of Canmore’s Sheepdog Brewing porter and honey, the fat, juicy mussels and sweet clams were sprinkled with fresh thyme and accompanied by a chewy rustic sourdough that was great for dipping.

We highly recommend the Turkish flatbread, which hits all the right notes. Crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside thanks to the wood-fired oven, the flatbread bursts with umami topped with Red Fox Fungi mushrooms, a bright, spicy zhoug and tangy feta with a dusting of an aromatic za’atar with hints of earthier spices. We also loved the steelhead trout served on a creamy warm pear salad that is the perfect autumn counterpart to the fish so fresh you can taste the crisp outdoors. It’s an exceptional dish.

The restaurant has five wine events planned in the coming months, which makes for the perfect excuse to stay at the spectacular new hotel at the site of the former Holiday Inn. You won’t recognize it. *

Rhythm and Howl | MTN House by Basecamp | 1 Silvertip Tr., Canmore | 403.609.4422 | rhythmandhowl.com