topdawg's Profile
O-O-O Oh It's Open
I disagree entirely and have grown to love that place. I was just there last night and the food and service have been consistently better each time I return. I love the room and atmosphere (Oops was that you that I hit on? - Sorry). O is local (so is the food) a great addition to our neighborhood and they seem to be responsive to their clients - I notice the changes they are making. Would you prefer a national franchise come into the hood with the slick formula that works day one? Not me, I give them an 8.5/10
Fresh Pizza Dough in Calgary
Mercato is crazy expensive. The Italian Store on Skyline cresc is the best value around if you don't mind finding it. I think they Italian Store actually distributes much of the stuff you'll buy at Mercado so you're buying it closer to the source, for a fraction of the price. Mercado is for those who don't know any better (sorry). Lina's Market is in between the two and a nice balance if you're in the north.
O-O-O Oh It's Open
They must have changed to a 6 oz pour because they were quite liberal last night. The restaurant was full the entire time we were there with a short wait in the line-up at the door and they gave us a complimentary glass of wine while we were waiting to be seated. Nice room, and lighting, great ambience and friendly staff. The waitress was very helpful and perhaps a bit inexperienced, but her friendly enthusiasm more than made up for it. The food menu looks great and we only sampled some of the appies and drinks. Texas Sushi was very good, as were the Lobster Nacho's (interesting taste and the flavors could stand to be slightly more intense). The wine list looks good although a bit limited - we were told that it is growing very soon. Great, fun place - The Grey Cup! appeared during the evening and it was being displayed on the bar while everyone took their pics with it.
Altogether a good experience and it looks like they've hardly had a chance to open. I look forward to watching them evolve and get their feet under them - we will definitely return. Thumbs up.
