Just some other thoughts.

Lethbridge has a higher (the highest?) concentration of Japanese people in Alberta. Perhaps a retailer there would carry it.

Post a query on the BC forum - same logic - more Asian markets.

I asked the chef at my sushi place and he said he had never seen it for sale in Calgary and he has been here for about 20 years.
He did mention that there was a yakitori restaurant in Vancouver that used it http://www.zakkushi.com/ and that they imported from Japan. Maybe if you contacted them they could hook you up with a source.

S/B Flipp'n Burgers

Sorry about getting the name (slightly) wrong - I will blame it on tax time.
If a moderator can correct it, it would be appreciated.

Just repeating what I was told while in line - no solid evidence either way.

I took it to mean Alberta beef.

Flippin' Burgers is at 330 10th Street NW in the location formerly occupied by Crepe Avenue (between the dollar store and the head shop).
They have been open for about a week or less.
It is a narrow space - about 15 seats - two booths (of 2) on one side; three tables on a long bench on the other and three seats at the front window. The orange/red walls are covered with old photographs - going for a diner vibe. Seems to be a family-run operation - owner on the burger plating/finishing station; spouse/partner greeting; son(?) of the owner on the cash register and someone else on the grill.
Menu is basically burgers, fries and shakes.
Burgers is local grain-fed beef - 6 oz patties (there is a veggie burger option).
Home-cut fries; yam fries available and frozen onion rings.

I ordered a bacon cheese burger with a small fry.
Lots of topping options - put on onions, lettuce, mayo and ketchup - just basic toppings for me.
Nice juicy burger - bun was soft without falling apart, cheddar cheese.
Small fries are pretty big (size of a pint carton) maybe a little underdone and the BBQ seasoning was not to my taste - I will get them to leave it off next time..
$13 - $8 cheese burger, $2 bacon add-on, $2.25 small fries.

Right now I would rate it as 3.5 out of 5. I liked the burger and it is early days still so I would give it another shot sometime.

Am I blind or is there no ratatouille on the menu?

With regards to parking:
You are allowed to park on Stephen Avenue (8th Ave) after 6PM (assuming they get the little gates open on time)
You can pay to park under the Telus Convention Centre which is 1 block away from Saltlik.

No one has mentioned The Cattle Baron (2 locations - 32nd & Barlow and Sundance(?)) - similar in style to Keg and Smugglers.

And the Reef 'N Beef - 36 St & 20 Ave NE.
Yes the décor is dated but the food is good and the prices are reasonable

Here is some reading to start you off.
http://www.avenuecalgary.com/articles/calgarys-best-restaurants-2013

My current favourite is Cassis Bistro
http://www.thecassisbistro.ca/

In case you were still looking ...
I was flipping through an issue of City Palate - Jan/Feb 2013 - and noticed a blurb for Bacon Jam.
http://kitchenbybrad.ca/bacon-jam/
It said it was available at Janice Beaton.

Here is a list of stores for Fentimans.

http://fentimans.wix.com/test#!__page...

Wholesale distributor at the top might be able to point you at other locations.

You might try inquire at Bon Ton.
Rabbit (probably of the frozen variety) is listed on their exotic products page.
http://www.bontonmeatmarket.com/produ...

Have you checked in Superstore already?
They have it on their website but there is no way to tell if a particular store carries it.
http://www.presidentschoice.ca/LCLOnl...

How about
Carino - Japanese/Italian fusion
http://www.carinobistro.ca/

New and they have gotten a lot of good reviews

How about
Taste - Small plates / Wine / Cocktails
http://taste-restaurant.com/

Anju - Korean tapas
http://anju.ca/

Unfortunately, River Cafe is closed for the month of January (as is their practice every year).

Try Springbank Cheese.
https://springbankcheese.ca/catalog/p...
Looks like they will special order it but maybe they will have some on hand.

FWIW in this week's Co-op flyer, they have pork crown roast for sale 4.49/lb or 9.90/kg

Kensington Wine Market carries a large variety of beers.
They have Orval and Westmalle in stock.
http://www.kensingtonwinemarket.com/

The Beehive in Kensington has this listed in their online product catalog.
http://thebeehiveonline.com/store/pro...
From what you can read of the label, it seems to be edible but you should verify.

Try the search here http://www.liquorconnect.com
It will list stores that have ordered it but you will have to contact the individual stores to ascertain if they have it in stock.

http://www.highlanderwine.com/
Highlander Wine & Spirits has one bottle in stock according to their online inventory but maybe there are ones in locations nearer to you (wherever that is).

Not necessarily what is acceptable - it's what the restaurant would like to charge.
Plus the restaurant would rather you drink from their cellar than yours.

And given that the usual markup on a bottle of wine is 3X the retail cost, you could easily justify bringing a nice $25+ wine.

A list but probably incomplete.
http://calgaryisawesome.com/2012/07/2...

FWIW, both cakes are listed in their offerings.
http://www.decadentdesserts.ca/menu.htm
Click on the 'Cake' tab.

Oops ... sorry.
But you should try call and confirm - I am only going by the internets and that the addresses were the same.

Downtown Food
http://www.downtownfood.ca/
It appears to be the space that was Opus on 8th.

For a more modestly priced steak, try Reef 'N Beef.
http://www.reefnbeef.ca/
An older RnB thread: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/317913

400 388 Country Hills Blvd NE
It is south west of the Empire Studio Theatres.
http://www.gingerbeef.com/images/coun...

Yes Calgary
http://www.villageicecream.com/

Nosing around on the web, I found this recipe which calls for 1kg of jowl.
http://mattikaarts.com/blog/charcuter...
If you scroll down a bit there is a picture of a woman holding a jowl (pre-curing) which looks fairly sizeable.
Of course her head might just be tiny ;-)

Check with Silk Road - they list it on their site.
http://www.silkroadspices.ca/t/catego...

Probably not your least expensive option but they have always had what I wanted.