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troutman · 10-20-2010, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by YYC in LAX

I was interested in Vero Bistro for sure but wasn't sure about the dress code policy. Jeans are okay there?

I usually wear jeans when I go out in Kensington. Probably can't do that at Osteria, but that place is too full of itself anyway.

Restaurants in Kensington:

http://www.visitkensington.com/businesses/?cat=17

Chef's Table might be a hidden gem (probably not ok with jeans):

http://www.kensingtonriversideinn.co...efs-table.html

Chef’s Table at Kensington Riverside Inn is a gem on Calgary’s thriving dining scene. This intimate 40-seat restaurant, located in Calgary’s premier luxury inn, is quickly garnering a loyal following as well as some fantastic reviews. It was recently voted Best Hotel Dining for 2009 (Where Magazine, Jan.2010), as well as having been voted one of Canada's best new restaurants for 2008 (enRoute Magazine, Nov. 2008) and Calgary’s Best New Restaurant in 2008 (John Gilchrist Year-End Review, Calgary Herald, Dec. 28, 2008).

Ramsayfarian · 10-20-2010, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mykalberta

I am looking for something better than that. I tried it and was unimpressed. I am used to a standard from a place in Edmonton and refuse to settle. I have even travelled to the far NE (the Millwoods of Calgary) to try and find a good one to no avail.

Have you tried Tazza's in Bridgeland? They're the bomb.

I used to love Charles Smart's donair in the Chuck.

YYC in LAX · 10-20-2010, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by troutman

I usually wear jeans when I go out in Kensington. Probably can't do that at Osteria, but that place is too full of itself anyway.

Restaurants in Kensington:

http://www.visitkensington.com/businesses/?cat=17

Chef's Table might be a hidden gem (probably not ok with jeans):

http://www.kensingtonriversideinn.co...efs-table.html

Chef’s Table at Kensington Riverside Inn is a gem on Calgary’s thriving dining scene. This intimate 40-seat restaurant, located in Calgary’s premier luxury inn, is quickly garnering a loyal following as well as some fantastic reviews. It was recently voted Best Hotel Dining for 2009 (Where Magazine, Jan.2010), as well as having been voted one of Canada's best new restaurants for 2008 (enRoute Magazine, Nov. 2008) and Calgary’s Best New Restaurant in 2008 (John Gilchrist Year-End Review, Calgary Herald, Dec. 28, 2008).

Thanks for the info Trout. Appreciate it.

troutman · 10-20-2010, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by YYC in LAX

Thanks for the info Trout. Appreciate it.

I love food (and wine)!

Coach · 10-20-2010, 01:43 PM

Tenshi Sushi in Kensington

Salt and Pepper is excellent mexican.

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Originally Posted by Kybosh

I have been out of the country for a month and, as of right now, I'm going to say that my favourite restaurant is Tim Hortons.

Its amazing how much Tim's just tastes like Canada when you've been gone for a while.

troutman · 10-20-2010, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by fotze

OK where to go with kids that doesn't suck like Boston Pizza. A place where a psycho 11 month old can scream like a banshee, but with good food. No chains.

Thats right, nowhere.

Little Chef in Strathcona.

Also, a new "family" restaurant has just opened on 14th St NW, a few blocks north of 5th ave (used to be an Italian restaurant).

My boys love Red Lobster, because they get to hold the lobsters (before they are thrown live into a boiling pot of water).

Flames Draft Watcher · 10-20-2010, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mykalberta

I am looking for something better than that. I tried it and was unimpressed. I am used to a standard from a place in Edmonton and refuse to settle. I have even travelled to the far NE (the Millwoods of Calgary) to try and find a good one to no avail.

Tazza in Bridgeland is the best Shawarma place that I've tried. They don't have actual donair meat but do have quite good chicken shishtaouk (sp?) and beef shawarma. Give er a try. Waaaay better than A&A.

Other places I like:
Shikiji (Sushi and noodle house, Centre and 16th)
Baba Ka Dhaba - try the whole chicken from the tandoor, probably the best chicken I've had in Calgary
Used to be a cheap Vegetarian Indian restaurant around Memorial and 68th east, don't know if its still good.

I work at Velvet restaurant and the food there is quite good, I recommend the Beer Braised Short Rib, Seared Scallops on Wild Mushroom Risotto, there's a good Elk and Bison burger served medium rare/medium and some other solid stuff.

Akai-Sesui · 10-20-2010, 02:06 PM

El's Japanese Fusion

Canada 02 · 10-20-2010, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by YYC in LAX

Can anyone recommend a nice place in Kensington area? Looking to spend some money but don't really want to get all that dressed up. Jeans, dress shirt, dress shoes would be great.

Osteria de Medici is very nice, but you should know, they expect you to pay the bill in full

Coach · 10-20-2010, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by fotze

Also, I think I'm the only person who hates donairs.

I thought I was so alone!

Ducay · 10-20-2010, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by fotze

I looked in the window at Little Chef a while back and it looked dumpy. Its really good?

As someone whose grandparents eat there on a regular basis; its alright. Its your regular restaurant fair (meat pies, sandwhiches, burgers etc), and is reliable, which is why old people love going there.

Its not amazing food, but its predictably "ok".

Bertuzzied · 10-20-2010, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by troutman

My boys love Red Lobster, because they get to hold the lobsters (before they are thrown live into a boiling pot of water).

Isn't that child abuse?

Playfair's Hairgel · 10-20-2010, 03:02 PM

There is a place called Safari Grill - serve indian/east african food its amazing. Its in the NE right off Memorial Drive and 28st SE.

Really good food.

yads · 10-20-2010, 03:06 PM

Broken Plate or La Viena

alan21 · 10-20-2010, 03:09 PM

Towa - Japanese
Gaucho's - Brazilian BBQ

VladtheImpaler · 10-20-2010, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Playfair's Hairgel

There is a place called Safari Grill - serve indian/east african food its amazing. Its in the NE right off Memorial Drive and 28st SE.

Really good food.

Yes, this is fantastic - have some Tusker with the suicide ribs. I have eaten there a half-dozen times. It's an Ismaili hangout.

Engine09 · 10-20-2010, 03:18 PM

The absolute worst is having friends who like bad restaurants.

Last week I met up with some friends before catching a movie, decided to get something to eat first. I let them choose and they came up with Applebee's.

troutman · 10-20-2010, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by fotze

Nope not for me then.

So hard to please.

henry07 · 10-20-2010, 03:20 PM

the brava bistro on 17th ave is my choice of restaurant. Great food and the staff are very good there. good place to bring your sig. other

troutman · 10-20-2010, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Bertuzzied

Isn't that child abuse?

Eating at Red Lobster, or boiling children?