Local Restaurant Thread

[keratosis]

Originally Posted by Diemenz

Maybe I am wrong here but i was informed Chicken on the Way uses fresh, local, hormone free chicken.

Incase I didn't come down with a case of 24 hour colour blindness.
http://www.calgaryherald.com/life/Ch...801/story.html

[Wormius]

Originally Posted by keratosis

Incase I didn't come down with a case of 24 hour colour blindness.
http://www.calgaryherald.com/life/Ch...801/story.html

Thanks for that. I remember going in once and some guy was picking up a lot of raw chickens. Wasn't sure how much he was paying. Those prices are really pretty reasonable.

[troutman]

COTW is selling ball caps for $10. My son bought one, and all the cool kids at Shaw Millenium Park got them too.

[Pizza]

Originally Posted by GGG

There is no growth hormone used in Canadian poultry

Originally Posted by I-Hate-Hulse

The Dunn family that owns COTW has their own local farm that supplies them in Okotoks. All the responsibly raised things you mention are in their chicken I would assume.

http://www.calgaryherald.com/life/Ch...801/story.html

Originally Posted by Diemenz

Maybe I am wrong here but i was informed Chicken on the Way uses fresh, local, hormone free chicken.

Originally Posted by keratosis

Incase I didn't come down with a case of 24 hour colour blindness.
http://www.calgaryherald.com/life/Ch...801/story.html

Alright fair enough, i didnt do as much research as i should have regarding COTW's chicken. Good on them for making local hormone free chicken as cheap as they have.

But I still dont get the fanfare for COTW's chicken. If it was supposed to be the alternative to KFC, good. It's good to have something different. But when it's compared to Popeye's chicken, it tastes rather bland and has less of a crunch. Unfortunately, i dont think COTW's chicken is a slight notch worse in comparison to C&C's chicken either

[Pizza]

Originally Posted by OldDutch

From the review my take away was they were very close taste wise but not double good. I would agree that maybe a 50% price difference is reasonable but double is another ball park. I would also say if they expect a tip (biggest pet peave is fast food that does it on the interact/visa...looking at you Chachis) then that is factored in. You feel shameful skipping tip in those situations vs. a COTW place. Inclusion is fair IMO.

Originally Posted by I-Hate-Hulse

Given the person at the counter made a big show about smacking the tip jar down on the counter right in front of me in an obvious request for a tip - I'm going to factor it in. Besides, even without it, it's still a large price differential.


This was the point of my story. The taste scale wasn't that much higher to justify the price differential. I had COTW a week after I posted this and stand by my take. I even caught COTW on a day when legs were $1 each and thighs were $2.50 each.

Was it manditory to tip?
They could have neon signs pointing at the tip jar with a choir in the back, singing about the sins of not tipping but ultimately, you made the consensual choice to tip.

It's almost like blaming aggressive salesmen for using sales tactics in selling you their optional upsale products. At the end of the day, you still had every right to say no

Also, is it really fair to can you really compare apples and oranges? Corn fritters are much easier, cheaper and less labor intensive to produce than buttermilk biscuits

Anyways regarding the taste scale vs price scale. Yes there will be times when you will be paying 50% more for a just marginal bump in taste. If you compare A&W vs 5 guys, a $10 teen burger combo that includes a teen burger, med fries and med drink is a better value than a 5 guys comparable with their cheeseburger, med fries and a medium drink (about $16). You're also making an unfair comparison using a set combo with an a la carte selection. See how it sounds more pricey when comparing A&W's menu with 5 guys?

If you ever think something that costs twice as much should taste better double good, I dont recommend ever getting into fine dining. The cost of the best tasting menu in Calgary will pale in comparison with a tasting menu at a michelin star restaurant. In certain courses, it will feel like you're getting a marginal taste improvement. If you're paying for the best, prepare to pay much much more

[Philly06Cup]

Originally Posted by boogerz

Today is Cerezo's last day. I'm curious to see what they replace it with

WHAT? This makes me very sad.

[PsYcNeT]

Going to The Himalayan for the first time tonight. Anyone have any recommendations? I always gravitate to lamb when it's available but I'm open.

[Kybosh]

Originally Posted by PsYcNeT

Going to The Himalayan for the first time tonight. Anyone have any recommendations? I always gravitate to lamb when it's available but I'm open.

I always recommend getting the Dal Bhat (then pick lamb as your meat if that's your jam). Very authentic and a great meal.

[troutman]

Delhi Darbar on 16th Ave is under new management and has re-branded as Mount Everest Nepalese & Indian restaurant.

http://mounteverestcalgary.com/

[me_dennis]

Originally Posted by PsYcNeT

Going to The Himalayan for the first time tonight. Anyone have any recommendations? I always gravitate to lamb when it's available but I'm open.

get the fish tareko as an appetizer. We get this every time and it's amazing.

If you don't feel like an appetizer, go for the himilayan grill with fish. You can get it in mild, med, and hot. Hot is actually pretty spicy, and I like my spice, so order accordingly.

Another favorite of ours is the chau chau (stir fried noodles).

This is probably one of my favorite restaurants in Calgary. Delicious, generous portions, and affordable.

[tete]

Originally Posted by troutman

Delhi Darbar on 16th Ave is under new management and has re-branded as Mount Everest Nepalese & Indian restaurant.

http://mounteverestcalgary.com/

Ordered in from there a few weeks ago. My reaction was "meh". Didn't find really anything we ordered too outstanding.

[OldDutch]

Anyone try Bar Von Det Fels? Heard good things.

[VladtheImpaler]

Originally Posted by PsYcNeT

Going to The Himalayan for the first time tonight. Anyone have any recommendations? I always gravitate to lamb when it's available but I'm open.

Pretty much everything is great. The fish, the tofu, chicken, dumplings... Just go nuts.

[Wormius]

I gave CnC a try yesterday. I think it was decent. The chicken was cooked well, but the breading is a bit heavier than I would like, and weirdly while the chicken was fine, the coating almost seemed over cooked, if that's possible? Maybe something in the batter or the oil? It formed almost more of a crust than a coating. I didn't really like that.

The biscuits were not as rich as Popeye's, though Popeye's are probably 75% lard.

[calgarywinning]

Originally Posted by OldDutch

Anyone try Bar Von Det Fels? Heard good things.

Bar Von Der Fels is fun!

Hidden away, with some great wines by the glass. Great way to try some unique stuff, by the glass. Full range... that $80 bottle you don't want to buy, just try a glass.

Also, the Chefs here are amazing! Try the beef tartare, some of their cured meets, gnocchi, potato dish with trout roe.

[calgarywinning]

Checked out Jinya Ramen bar on 4st SW and about 19th. This is a US chain based out of LA... but it's spread across the US.

Really good for a fast food kind of Ramen experience. Efficient service, above average flavour and taste.

Had the Tonkotsu Ramen.. very nice. Medium spicy wasn't that spicy.

Service is very efficient. It seems always fairly busy but the turnover is quick based on the service style. I would return here and I saw they did some takeout.

[jeffporfirio]

I saw they are opening a Chicken on The Way in Crowfoot, finally an option to KFC nearby.

[Wormius]

Originally Posted by jeffporfirio

I saw they are opening a Chicken on The Way in Crowfoot, finally an option to KFC nearby.

I thought the sign indicated that it was already open?

[JiriHrdina]

Trying to decide on where to go for an upcoming night out with the wife.
We are down to two very different choices.
Deane House
Notable

What say you?

[jeffporfirio]

Originally Posted by Wormius

I thought the sign indicated that it was already open?

That's what I thought also, but they are remodeling.