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Banh Mi Vietnamese Submarines Calgary
Vietsub Express on 37th Street SW. They have a cold cut sub there with pate, Vietnamese ham and a meat spread. Awesome stuff and only $5 for a sub, everything else there besides the banh mi is meh though.
Gluten Free Dining - Calgary
Cassis is great! One of our faves.
Also, checked out Borgo for lunch this weekend and they had gluten-free penne as an option for all of their pastas and their seafood bites were gluten-free.
Charcut is also very accommodating for gluten-insensitivity, even made their duck fat poutine without flour, so a thinner sauce put still delicious!
Gluten Free Dining - Calgary
Lots of places that are very accommodating to gluten-insensitive folks (either a separate menu or knowledgeable staff), here are some we've come across:
- Cactus Club
- Cassis Bistro
- Open Range
- Una
- Ox and Angela
- Notable
- Joey's
- LOTS of Vietnamese restaurants (Lemongrass, Pho Phuong Vi, etc.)
- Ruan Thai
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Cactus Club Cafe
7010 MacLeod Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2H 0L3, CA
Ruan Thai Restaurant
1324 11 Ave SW #101, Calgary, AB T3C 0M6, CA
Cassis Bistro
2505 17 Ave SW, #105, Calgary, AB T3C 1J2, CA
Best Pho in Calgary
If you folks haven't tried it yet, Pho Phuong Vi on 16th Ave. NW just east of 14th Street is MONEY.
Outstanding broth (apparently this place used to be in Mission?) and great service every single time. Our fave Pho place now probably.
Cassis Bistro - Calgary
Went a few weeks ago, so good.
Very small place and definitely minimalistic in decor with a lot of white and metal for the tables and chairs. Nice atmosphere though and doesn't feel very pretentious at all. Proximity is right beside Casel Marche, in fact you can cross over to there if the market is open and they share washrooms in the complex.
As it was recently opened, all hands were on deck including Dominic Moussu who was active in the kitchen and mulling about. Menu was small but all of the items sound appealing, and server was helpful in noting that most of the items were gluten-free.
Started with a tomato confit with garlic crostini which I recognized as the same yummy ones from L'Epicerie. Small portion but very tasty, nice rosemary flavour and a perfect light beginning to the meal. For appies, I had the mixed greens to start and wifey had the beef tartare (sans crostini to be gluten-free) - mixed greens were wonderful, very fresh and nice light vinaigrette properly dressed. Beef tartare was excellent as well with the quali egg to go with it. Great start!
For our mains, I had the skirt steak while wifey had the duck magret. As with any good French food, the highlight of both dishes ended up being the sauces as they took what may otherwise have been interpreted to be the typical dishes you may order at a good restaurant (steak + duck breast) and took them to another level. Skirt steak was pre-sliced when served and had an excellent onion-Bordelaise type of sauce over it. The pommes frites were in fact perfectly roasted potatoes, I wouldn't have minded actual fries but I suppose this was the healthier way to go and they were tasty anyways! The duck breast was well-prepared although the skin wasn't all the crispy, but the honey-lavender sauce over it was tremendous. We also shared a side of ratatouille which was very tasty - you could tell that this was all aiming for that soul-warming French food that people long for!
For dessert, wifey had the chocolate mousse and I had the apple tart. Again, both were outstanding and very well-executed. Cassis also has a great assortment of aperitifs to give the booze list an extra element other than wine and beer.
Overall a great experience, very comfortable and pleasant - I can't wait to go back to try the other items on the menu!
Great eats in Calgary
Vague as vague can be! If you somehow are too lazy to search this board or urbanspoon but not so lazy that you can't make a post about it, here are some of my own personal faves in the city:
Una Pizza, Capo, Muse, Teatro, Charcut, L'Epicerie, Notable, Wellington's, Le Villa, Fuze, Fleur de Sel, Brava, Boxwood, River Cafe, Holy Grill, Rocky's Burger Bus, Holy Smoke, Koreana, Thai Sa-On, Delicious Thai, Chinese Cultural Centre Restaurant, Basil, Atlas Persian Cuisine, Calypso Taverna, Olives, Calabro, Farm, Gaucho, Wa's, Shibuya, the list goes on and on...
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L'Epicerie
1325 1 St SE, Calgary, AB T2G 5L1, CA
Teatro Restaurant
200 8th Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0K7, CA
Rocky's Burgers
1120 46 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G2A6, CA
Han's (Cgy): Handover complete
Had a super-early dinner there last night around 4:30-5pm as we were in the area and it happened to be open!
I'll be honest, I don't see what the fuss is all about but I will temper that comment by saying that my wife and I are both not really fans of Taiwanese food in the first place.
We had the #5 garlic pork which was lukewarm in temperature and spice but had decent flavour, #11 kongpao chicken which was again good but unspectacular...the #40 green beans were probably the best dish, salty and overcooked but I understand that it is a part of that version of the dish. Much prefer the Shanghainese version of that dish. Don't remember the number but we also had the braised ox-tail which was meh, the pieces of ox-tail were quite small and not very much meat on them.
Perhaps this was better when the Hans themselves were there, but in either case we weren't wowed but again we're not fans of the cuisine to begin with.
In my books, the best Chinese food in Calgary is at the Chinese Cultural Centre. Have had tofu dishes, braised duck with mushrooms and spinach, beef flank hot pot, pea shoots with garlic, etc. all done extremely well and as authentic as places in Vancouver which is as good as it gets in Canada. Highly recommend it!
"Chinese" Restaurant for family dinner in Calgary this Saturday
Gotta be the Cultural Centre Restaurant at the Chinese Cultural Centre in Chinatown. Outstanding authentic food - also the self-serve hot pot buffet that Andree and Manzo have raved about which we will try soon.
The Buddhist's feast, Ma Poh Tofu, Dow Miu with garlic, and braised duck with spinach and mushrooms that we had were all delicious and thankfully not very greasy or filled with MSG.
Lots of Chinese people and families in attendance too!
Sorrentino's YYC
I have met Giuseppe on numerous occasions since we started going to Capo in 2007. Most of the time he is quiet and doesn't talk much, as he is focused on his job. He has had a smile on his face and been warm with us a few times, namely when Sorrentino's first opened up and when it was slowing down at the end of the night. I don't find him any of the things that piano boy has mentioned. Most of the time he is simply intense and not friendly while on the job, and that is not a big deal.
Your experience obviously differs and I'm sorry to hear that. There is no reason to go and call the restaurant "Crapo" based on your opinion of him, and if that is the case I would really love to hear your list of favourite restaurants in this city. The only restaurants I would call "crap" in this city (and even then I would hesitate to ever be that obviously negative) are any of Vickers' restos. I also find places like Mercato and Blink overrated and overpriced. Fact is we have a lot of great restos in this city.
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Sorrentinos
4208 Calgary Trail South, Edmonton, AB T6J 6Y8, CA
Los Chilitos
Thanks JM, just added it to my Urbanspoon wishlist :)
Since you were a big supporter of Los Chilitos when it first opened (and I became one off of your recommendation!) and frequent the area, have you tried it lately? Do you have any background info as to a change in ownership or something like that?
Los Chilitos
Wife and I were there Sunday - short answer is not anymore. Seems like the place is under new management.
Taco entree is now 4 tacos instead of 3, but house salsas are the same 4 now (no choice) and come in plastic squeeze bottles which enhances the lack of freshness that the salsas sadly now have.
I also had the tortilla and chicken soup which was great before but tasted days old and not very good at all this time around. Server was indifferent to us the whole time.
Prices have gone up a bit too, but for no discernible reason other than cost-cutting because you can taste how the freshness has worn off. We used to love this place but we likely won't be back there for a while. Sad because we're not fans of Mi Tierra (plus it's too far away from us) and there's not much else for authentic Mexican in YYC.
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Mi Tierra
10015 Oakfield Dr SW, Calgary, AB T2V, CA
Tuscan Kale YYC
They have organic lacinato kale at the Blush Lane market right by our house in Aspen, same thing.
Now I wish I hadn't told you as we usually buy out their stock every week - now all I've done is increased competition :P
Haru Sushi Bar - Calgary SW - comparing it against various Japanese restaurants
I posted a review of Haru Sushi Bar on Urbanspoon to combat the strangely overwhelming support for it on that website.
Bottom line, my wife and I thought it was atrocious. The yakitori I had was clearly made earlier in the day and reheated, with that distinctive microwaved chicken taste.
Fish was poorly cut and toro had a scale in it. Mall-quality sushi at much higher prices.
Misato is the best in this area we think, but we will check out Sushi Miki! As far as sushi places go, we like Sushi Club in Kensington, Wa's, and the amazing Sushi Haru in Airdrie.
Dolce Sapori (Calgary)
No problem! I seriously think that restaurants like Dolce Sapori and Haru Sushi Bar in Springbank, and others like them that don't take their food and business responsibly should stop trying.
This goes also for the revamped Social Restolounge in Aspen where we live - overpriced and bad value, and a place that has no idea what it wants to be (serious restaurant? lounge? Appies are way too pricey for it to be a decent lounge). Restos need to take pride in their food and service, and work at attracting repeat and regular customers instead of just phoning it in or being stubborn about their ways.
Dolce Sapori (Calgary)
Went there about a month ago on a Friday night, walked in thinking it would be busy but it was EMPTY (not a good sign).
Bruschetta was actually olives and capers on pizza crust obviously made in Pulcinella (everything is made from the kitchen there), far too salty and the Neapolitan crust was too soggy for something like that.
Famed butternut squash ravioli was undercooked, pasta was far too chewy! Chicken dish was ok.
Very disappointing and service was spotty (sometimes awkward, sometimes very unattentive even though restaurant was empty, sometimes too friendly), I don't see this place lasting much longer. Decor is also strange with too many red and black tones, very cold feel to it. This place just seems like a plaything for the Pulcinella owners and not a serious restaurant.
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Pulcinella
1147 Kensington Crescent NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1X7, CA
Basil in YYC - Best Vietnamese resto in the city (review)
S'all good cn :) Thanks for the heads up on Song Huong, sounds like it's in Forest Lawn? Bit out of the way, but then again so is Basil so I'll try to make it out there. I have tried Bun Bo Hue before in Vancouver I think but didn't know that it's a Viet fave!
The Vietnamese restos in this city strike me as being of a pretty high quality on average, especially compared to most other North American cities which are very hit or miss for Viet food.
Basil in YYC - Best Vietnamese resto in the city (review)
You're lucky to have a dad that can make that for you!!! I will definitely try it out next time. I did mention in my review that it was the previous owners of Pho Dau Bo.
I will check out Pho Xuan sometime, I have heard good things. Really like most things pho is subjective, I happen to love pho in many different forms but the one at Basil tastes authentic and clean at the same time. Saigon Star is a really underrated (ignored?) place though, the food there is outstanding!
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Pho Dau Bo
4909 17 Ave SE #110, Calgary, AB T2A, CA
Pho Xuan Restaurant
920 36 St NE #128, Calgary, AB T2A 6L8, CA
Basil in YYC - Best Vietnamese resto in the city (review)
My wife and I decided to try out Basil in the NE on Saturday night after watching Toy Story 3 in Sunridge (as an aside, that is an amazing movie).
We've been big fans of a lot of Vietnamese restaurants in town, including Saigon Star (what a gem that one is), Bolsa, Pho So 1, Pho Hoang, Quynh, Pho Binh Minh and Co Do. As Vancouver transplants, we've always been impressed with the overall high quality and standards of the Vietnamese restaurants in Calgary, it seems that virtually every one we go to is good-to-great (with the exception of Pho Huong Viet which sucks, La Cochinchine which used to be good but slid waaay downhill, and the horrid Oriental Phoenix).
I was immediately excited when I heard that Basil was opened by the original owners of Pho Dau Bo in Forest Lawn; I had only tried that place once and it was fairly recent; I wasn't overly impressed but I have heard the legends of how good it used to be.
Basil is incredibly new and clean inside, with a feeling that is reminiscent of a lot of good restaurants in Hong Kong. We ordered a number of dishes, some of which we got as takeout as well.
The spring rolls were A+, nice and crispy and not greasy at all. The chicken summer salad rolls are out of this world, probably the best I've had in the city - the chicken is nicely grilled (as opposed to other places which simply boil slices of chicken breast before making the roll) and they add a whole leaf of basil in the roll which is a nice touch.
My wife's grilled salmon wraps were reported as being outstanding - this dish is a highlight at Quynh (and really the only highlight to us, the pho is lousy there and we're not big on bun) and several other Vietnamese places (including Saigon Star, but we have yet to try it there) - usually it has grilled la lot beef or shrimp paste and charbroiled pork, but this was a great healthier alternative and the rice paper wraps were of the proper quality, not too wet or dry. Lots of fresh cucumber, carrots, vermicelli, and basil to go with it.
I had the special pho (of course) and it was incredible. The broth was grease-less and had an intense beef flavour, with hints of ginger and a tiny bit of sweetness as well. The well done beef was of a great quality as were all of the other cuts. The pho was not overly salty or MSG-laden either which is always a plus.
I also had the sauteed beef cubes with onion as leftovers for lunch, this dish wasn't nearly as impressive but was inoffensive and fine for what it was. A restaurant in Vancouver (Happy Vietnam) used to do a great version of this with a great black pepper sauce, but sadly that resto has been gone for a long time and I have yet to find a Vietnamese restaurant that can do it well.
All in all, Basil is well worth the trek for those living in the South, the service is speedy and pleasant and the food is of an incredibly high quality all around. Best in show!
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Oriental Phoenix Restaurant
2493 27 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E, CA
Pho Dau Bo
4909 17 Ave SE #110, Calgary, AB T2A, CA
Pho Binh Minh
4710 17 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2A 0V1, CA
Basil Ultimate Pho & Fine Vietnamese Cuisine
2770 32 Ave NE #10, Calgary, AB T1Y 5S5, CA
La Cochinchine
3220 17 Ave SW #130, Calgary, AB T3E 0B3, CA
Sorrentino's by Di Gennaro - YYC
Thanks JM - check it out if you get the chance!
To be honest it was probably closer to medium rare/rare but it was very good. It was pre-sliced a la traditional Italian famiglia style so that made things simpler probably, but overall not very sinewy or anything.
Next time we definitely want to try the capellini primavera and the cioppino seafood stew as well as the braised pork shoulder!
Sorrentino's by Di Gennaro - YYC
So my wife and I checked out the redesign of Sorrentino's on Sirocco this past Saturday. We were very pleased to see that Giuseppe himself was running things in the kitchen, almost like a Kitchen Nightmares-style redux with Giuseppe as Ramsay! (I can't vouch for whether or not Sorrentino's Calgary was a "nightmare" before Giuseppe's arrival, but it certainly was not well-received)
We both know Giuseppe somewhat - we first went to Capo in 2007 and had a conversation with him about how we felt that Capo should have been En Route's real #1 best new restaurant in Canada as opposed to the good (but unspectacular) Nu in Vancouver. Following that we had birthday celebrations at Capo, went there with friends, and most recently went there over the May long weekend with my mother who was visiting from Vancouver. We were surprised to not see him manning the ship at Capo that night! The food was great nonetheless though.
The servers at Sorrentino's by di Gennaro all seem like they were kept on after Giuseppe came on, but coached and re-trained. They were young and somewhat nervous, likely due to how Giuseppe can be an initimidating presence. It was nice to see him in the kitchen and we greeted each other as we passed by to our table.
We started with a brilliant grilled bruschetta typed with ricotta cheese and cherry tomatoes - the cheese and tomatoes added a great touch of sweetness and it was all drizzled with a lovely olive oil.
We next shared a plate of tagliatelle with wild mushrooms and smoked bacon - this was wonderfully done and had great flavours, and was a very big portion for two people to share.
For our mains I had the chicken saltimbocca with sage-butter gnocchi and sauteed brussel sprouts which was amazing, especially considering that I never order chicken dishes in restaurants! My wife had the flatiron steak cooked rare with a salsa verde and delightful mixed greens salad with olive oil dressing. The perfect low-carb main!
I must mention price point - everything was perfect, with the mains in the $20's, bruschetta at $8 and pasta at $16. The perfect reasonably-priced option in the area.
The only part that was amiss was the dessert (or lack thereof). We ordered a panna cotta to share but after a long wait and several apologies by our server, we gave up and took the bill. Our server and the manager were profusely apologetic and you could get the feeling that Giuseppe was not happy with this slip in his usual high standards, but we enjoyed our meal nonetheless and chalked it up the restaurant having to get rid of their recently-opened jitters and smoothing out issues.
Service noticeably slowed once the dinner rush hit around 7pm but luckily we ordered before that.
All in all, Sorrentino's is now an incredible dining option to have in the Westside of the city, and one of the best (if not the best) reasonably-priced Italian restaurants in Calgary bar none. Well done and here is hoping that the service issues can be smoothed out and things stay consistent when Giuseppe feels comfortable to leave and resume as captain of Capo or whatever venture he decides on next.
calgary's best kept secrets
Calypso's Taverna on Centre Street - without a doubt. I've posted a review here (no time to search for it right now sorry), and we went back on Friday night and it was amazing. Roast lamb was better than ever, and hummus was a bit different but wonderful - noticeable hints of cinnamon this time which worked well.
Teatro Calgary - Experience with Private Functions?
We had our wedding at Teatro just a few weeks ago (August 1st) and they did a fantastic job. We had our cocktail reception in the Opera Room and the food there got rave reviews, and the dinner reception for 75 people or so in the main dining room was well done - great service and excellent food.
While we didn't order the things you mentioned as we did not have food stations, I'm sure that they would do a great job and I highly recommend them, at least for weddings.
Where oh where has it gone - Pimento's/Pizzaiola's in Calgary
Nope - couldn't bear to try another pizza place that would open up in the same location, and the one pizza they had on display for sale by the slice looked unimpressive to say the least - an overly cheesy and bubbly mess.
We were heading to Main Dish to grab food anyways, just noticed the complete change up there and popped in to see what happened. Sad.
Where oh where has it gone - Pimento's/Pizzaiola's in Calgary
Stopped by Bridgeland yesterday and noticed that where Pimento's/Pizzailoa's used to be, there is a Roma's pizza. Owner there said that the previous owners had been bought out. Roma's did not look good and seemed to be a travesty setting up in the same location as a place as good as Pimento's was.
Pimento's was our favourite pizza place in Calgary bar none before this - the residents in the condos in Bridgeland will know what I mean. That crust, that delicious sauce, those perfect toppings (their pepperoni was to die for). Not to mention the down-to-earth service and incredibly friendly owners.
The owners took so much pride in their pizza, they pre-measured salt and every ingredient precisely to ensure consistency and the perfect flavour. I even recall the first time we went, when they were basically closed due to catering a wedding at the local community centre in Bridgeland but made us a pizza anyways.
The story ended sadly in this fashion - Pimento's was owned by two brothers and a friend. One of the brother's trademarked the name "Pimento's" without informing the other brother and the friend in what seemed like a bitter incident, forcing the remaining two owners to try to change their name. They told us back in the spring that it would be "Pizzaiola's" and they were in the process of changing their menus and their sign to reflect this.
Then, only about a month after we were last there, we saw Roma's and were saddened by the sudden disappearance. Even the downtown Pimento's location has gone off the map.
Does anyone (specifically those in Bridgeland) know what happened? I would hate to hear that such great pizza artisans just took the money from an inferior pizza company and decided to call it quits. I would love for them to make us happy once again, maybe say in Aspen Landing (where my fiancee and I are moving to)? ;)
Until there's any news about it, R.I.P. Pimento's/Pizzaiola's. You will be missed.
Drive-Thru Beef Jerky
Yikes that is actually a better question than I realized. It's off Macleod Trail just north of 58th Avenue SW, probably around 50th - 55th Ave or so? Sorry not 100% sure. Anyways it's right beside the Home Food Inn (that weird looking Chinese place that advertises Prime Rib and other things too - anyone know if it's any good?)
Can't really miss the sign on the right side if you're heading north on Macleod Trail.
Drive-Thru Beef Jerky
I think that the place will be around long after Stampede - I can't imagine rent being that high, each sandwich is $8.00 which isn't cheap but pretty much bang on for the level of quality they're serving. The sous-chefs (yes there are 2 of them!) even wear proper restaurant kitchen apparel with the white chef shirts!
As for the title of your post, I was just commenting because reading it turned me off from whatever was inside until I realized the place that you were referring to. I don't think anyone would be interested in a drive-thru beef jerky place!
Plus I just thought that the unattractive post title would turn people off from reading about a place that actually deserves their attention. Any chance you can change the title to refer to Cowtown Beef Shack (that is the name and what it says on the sign)
Drive-Thru Beef Jerky
That's a brutal name for this post, and not enough close to indicative of what the place is like. Beef jerky implies dry, chewy preserved meat (which I do like too) which this place is NOT.
Stopped by yesterday, menu is a choice of 4 options basically - beef dip, cheesesteak, another I forget, and beef on a bun. All come with AAA Alberta Beef sliced thin. I tried the beef on a bun and it was delicious - bbq sauce was slightly smokey but had decent flavour, beef was very tender and lots of it. The bun was also a highlight - full baguette but it was tender and had a good texture.
Owner was very nice, said business was good so far and repeat customers. Open 7 days a week, 11am - 7pm which I think is AWESOME. I love Rocky's burgers, but those hours and open only on weekdays is brutal!
In short, go try it out!
Review - Calypso Taverna in Calgary
So after scanning the scarce entries for this new-ish restaurant here on the boards, the positive reviews from the Sun and FFWD Weekly convinced us to give it a try last night. As background, Santorini is our favourite Greek place in the city (can't beat that roast lamb), with Plaka coming in second.
I believe that an Indian restaurant used to occupy the same space on Centre Street and about 21st Avenue NW. The banner is not only plain, it seems downright unappealing to the average consumer - "Calypso Taverna : Greek Dishes, Steak, Pasta". Now right away that says to me that this place could be one of those all-in-one type of Greek places, rather than an authentic experience.
The decor is nice and simple inside, dark wood floors and cozy booths. Nothing extravagant, but simple and practical. Our server was superb all night - we believe that it's a husband and wife combo that cooks and serves respectively, and the family feel of the operation can be felt throughout.
And the food, ahhhh the food. We started with a hummus and pita dip, and I myself ordered a bowl of fasolatha soup (bean soup which our server was DELIGHTED that I called by its Greek name instead of "bean soup"). Hey, that was one of my favourite dishes, dating back to when I lived in Vancouver and frequented Apollonia all the time. The server described how her husband made it fresh and it was very good.
Appies were a knockout - hummus was delicious and perfect consistency, and pita wedges were perfectly toasted and glazed with olive oil. Fasolatha was delicious - possibly the best I've had and an ENORMOUS portion! Great tomato base and lots of beans and flavour.
For the main, of course we tried the kleftiko (roasted lamb shoulder), which to me is the greatest indication of the competency of a Greek restaurant. Some places like Parthenon like to do a roasted leg of lamb for that which I definitely do not prefer, others like Santorini or Apollonia in Vancouver do it right by roasting the shoulder on the bone so it comes apart in hot and juicy strands that can be pulled with only a fork.
The kleftiko at Calypso is top-notch, on par with Santorini with a couple small differences. The portion seems a bit smaller, which is not a bad thing when coupled with the big appies we had. It is roasted on the bone and has a great crispy skin, well spiced and not overly greasy at all. Perfect amount of meat, and the rice and Greek potatoes were delicious.
So there you have it, and without further delay I will say this - Calypso is now our FAVOURITE Greek Restaurant in Calgary bar none. The service is friendly and genuine, the food is homemade and made with care and love (not a lot of salt or grease), and above all and what really pushes Calypso over the edge, the prices are FANTASTIC.
The hummus dip was $6 for a huge portion, the soup was $5 for a GIGANTIC portion, and the Kleftiko was $18. Yes, 18 dollars for a good portion of delicious roast lamb, 2 big Greek potatoes, rice, vegetables, AND a side Greek salad. Ridiculous value, and one that trumps Santorini in embarassing fashion.
In short, every dish was at least on par with (if not better) than those at Santorini, and the price point was significantly lower. A wonderful experience and I wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone to check out - let's keep these wonderful small family businesses going.
Calgary Chower in MTL this coming weekend
Hey gang, a Calgary Chowhound here and a huge Habs fan, in town for the Habs/Sens game this weekend (hopefully MTL plays better than it has been lately, but can't play much worse methinks).
We are staying at the Loews Vogue Hotel, and have kind of planned out some of our dining already. We get in late on Friday night and are hoping to go La Banquise for some good poutine, then Saturday lunch we hope to hit up Schwartz's Deli for classic smoked meat. After the game, we have a 9pm reso at the famed Au Pied de Cochon, I can't wait for that one.
My question is this I suppose - is everyone on this board "on board" with our choices? And also, what are some good breakfast spots we can check out close to the Loews Vogue, I read about this Qing Hua dumpling place (we are both Chinese and big dumpling fans) but no idea where that is in relation to the hotel.
I suppose we could have breakfast at the hotel, but to round things out for Saturday and Sunday morning it'd be nice to have options. Also brunch/early lunch places, maybe in Old Montreal because we were thinking of checking that out on Saturday before the game starts?
Thanks very much in advance, and let me know if any of you are visiting Calgary and need tips.
Szechuan restaurant (old Cheung's Garden) - Calgary
God, I agree with you YB. I have no fallback Chinese place to go to now on a semi-regular basis.
Although I have yet to try Golden Happiness (I think that's the name) and Dragon Dynasty that other people have recommended here.
Part of the problem is I don't read Chinese that well although I can speak it well enough. That's why Cheung's Garden was great along with T. Pot and Peking Garden - gotta love the English menus to confirm what a dish actually is :)
