Skip to main contentBartender's choice: Atomic No. 99—Maker's Mark, ginger purée and lemon juice.Zaytoon is Arabic for olive—a reference to owner Aysha Ghazoul's Iraqi roots. Black-and-white photos of Baghdad line the walls and the menu is Middle Eastern fusion. The decor is simple and elegant—high ceilings, a muted palette and nice details. By Alberta standards, Zaytoon is definitely upscale. But it doesn't snub the area's starving-artist element; Pabst tallboys sit next to fancy, well-mixed cocktails on the drink menu. The loft—pool table, soft leather chairs, floor-to-ceiling open-air windows—is choice seating. Zaytoon is lesbian-friendly and serves RC Cola, which for some reason is just awesome. HAPPY HOUR, FOOD/DRINK SPECIALS, GAMES, MOVIES, LIVE MUSIC, WI-FI, QUEER, OUTDOOR SEATING, SMOKING LOUNGE. (ES)
WWeek 2015