Stable Palms Club: Midcentury Design Meets Modern Dining in Calgary
The Stable Palms Club has officially opened in Calgary, situated in the Kensington neighborhood at the former site of Molly Malone's Irish pub. Spanning 3,600 square feet, this establishment is a joint venture by Block Hospitality and the local design group Way of Normal, showcasing a midcentury Californian aesthetic. Distinctive interior features include a sunken lounge, a bar crafted from red oak and stainless steel, and rich green zellige tiles. Under the culinary direction of Chef Jordan Mayo, patrons can enjoy unique dishes, while the bar offers creative cocktails overseen by Zachary Fox and Justin Dysiak.
Key facts
- Stable Palms Club is a new restaurant in Calgary's Kensington neighborhood.
- The space was formerly Molly Malone's Irish pub and later Free House.
- The project is a collaboration between Block Hospitality and design studio Way of Normal.
- The interior design is midcentury Californian style, influenced by Populuxe and Googie design.
- The restaurant is 3,600 sq ft and features a stainless-steel and red-oak bar.
- Custom lighting took over 18 months to develop.
- Chef Jordan Mayo's menu includes dishes like 45-day dry-aged T-bone and house-made beef burger.
- The bar program features cocktails like 'Et-Tu Brute?' and 'A Fistful of Dollars'.
- The restaurant is located at 1153 Kensington Crescent NW #001, Calgary, AB T2N 1X7, Canada.
Entities
Artists
- Santiago Calatrava
- Jordan Mayo
- Zachary Fox
- Justin Dysiak
- Sofia de la Cruz
Institutions
- Block Hospitality
- Way of Normal
- Wallpaper*
- Foster + Partners
- Plaza Theatre
- Pointe Flatiron building
- Molly Malone's
- Free House
Locations
- Calgary
- Canada
- Kensington
- Peace Bridge
- The Bow