[Ziggy Lidstrom]

Wow there are too many suggestions to comment on. Yet, I say we are soooo lucky with all the cultural diversity we enjoy here.

It depends what you want:

Indian? Glory of India is awesome. The Samosa Garden is the best proprieator in the business. If you get a chance to meet her, her name is Zarina and is a total treasure. Her Hubby's name is Zeul and is a bright and wise man. They were nothing but family by proxy while I frequent that spot.

Viet? SOO many. Commercial and popular? I like Pha Kim. They opened right beside another dude but their satay soup was so good they named the place Pha Kim. I used to live in Radisson and Forrest lawn, so I know about Jays(it has a new name) supermarket and the spot right beside the sev there is incredible.

Chinese? Too many. I love too much wester influenced chinese food yet this style thrives in this city. Hmm. China Town, Silver Dragon for Dim Sum. U and Me for late night hot spot. I like the forbidden city at franklin (pacific centre mall now). I am sometimes the only 'gwai-lo' in the spot. There is the Peking garden off varsity and shaganappi. So busy but so worth it. Splurge at lunch for the war won ton. Bang!!

Japanese?? I like a few fav's. Towa is the best and better than Zen 8 if it hasn' t closed down already. Sushi Kawa is a great authentic feel and I love the sumo wrestling while I eat. I like Sakana grill for the cheap love boat. Sushi bbq in when I go with my buddies from the stamps. And yes, Japanese villiage is perfect for a special occaison for not a lot of time to prepare. They're always good to go.

African?? Marathon is popular. The Sultan's tent was the coolest ambience in the city. It was Moroccon cuisine. The best African cuisine is probably NE or in E town or back in Montreal.

Nepalese? The one spot by 14th st and 17th ave sw. I tried its victuals at the taste of calgary show. Which I will discuss later.

European? Italian? Spanish? French? German? Polish? Portuguese?

Well if I should be enveigled so as to continue then yes I will go further.

Contemporary, fusion, classic pub, micro-brewrey,?

South and Central American? Brazillian, Mexican, tex-mex,?

NA cuisine? Bakery's. Sandwich shops. Big Rock's Brewrey. Burger joints. 24 diners?

point is there are so many and we are truly spoiled. I have so many favourites and am probably financially weaker for the sake of it, but for the savior faire it has all been worth it.

PS, the river side cafe is money for dates. I take 'em for dinner and a movie at eau claire, then desert after a stroll through prince's island after sundown. it's better than a horror movie as far as tolerable suspense is concerned, get's the blood racing.