Chick-Fil-A in YYC?

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by strombad

But really, WERE you surprised?

Oh, not in the least.

[Wormius]

Originally Posted by nik-

what if there's moustache contact

I am pretty sure this is what inspired velcro.

[Wormius]

Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm

"neither does an anus" I surprisingly easily convinced myself during recent trip to Thailand.

Where is Troutman with lyrics??

One night in Bangkok and the world's your oyster
The bars are temples but their pearls ain't free
You'll find a god in every golden cloister
And if you're lucky, then the god's a she
I can feel an angel sliding up to me

[nik-]

Originally Posted by Wormius

I am pretty sure this is what inspired velcro.

that's gay

[Hemi-Cuda]

Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm

Harvey's seem to be disappearing at an alarming rate in Calgary, almost Burger King fast.

It won't be missed. They used to be awesome burgers, but whatever they've done to their meat in the last few years has made them almost inedible, very rubbery and almost no flavor

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by Hemi-Cuda

It won't be missed. They used to be awesome burgers, but whatever they've done to their meat in the last few years has made them almost inedible, very rubbery and almost no flavor

I like that Great Canadian one they do but I haven't been in a while.

[getbak]

Once again, Calgarypuck beats the media to a story: http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/ca...274/story.html

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by getbak

Once again, Calgarypuck alerts the media to a story: http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/ca...274/story.html

fyp

[fundmark19]

I hate that they hate gays but I really really love their food!

[ben voyonsdonc]

This thread is stealing all of my Thanks. Epic thread.

[The Goon]

I'm excited to try it out to see what all the fuss is about, but I fly out Sunday, so if they're closed, no luck for me. Maybe when I get back later in the week.

[Ben_in_Canada]

Looking to try a sammich on Friday when I fly back into town, pissed that they are closed Sundays as I fly out of town on that day each week

[nik-]

I'm looking forward to find out if it's as good as the Southern counterpart.

Unfortunately, knowing Calgary, it will be half assed Seeing reviews saying it's delicious does give me some hope though.

[fundmark19]

We are doing a work carpool at lunch to go try it out before anything crazy and controversial happens and it disappears. I will report back on how it compares

[The Goon]

Originally Posted by fundmark19

We are doing a work carpool at lunch to go try it out before anything crazy and controversial happens and it disappears. I will report back on how it compares

Get in and out with the 30 minute free parking!

[Flabbibulin]

Originally Posted by The Goon

Get in and out with the 30 minute free parking!

I really wouldn't be surprised if the place is a mad house at lunch today with a long line.

[troutman]

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/861367

Apparently the chicken they use for their sandwiches is brined and frozen in central locations, then shipped out to the stores where it is thawed, seasoned, dipped, coated, and fried in peanut oil. The seasoning, dip, and coating are all also prepared in a central location and shipped to the stores in bags. Both the seasoning and the seasoned coating contain a variety of ingredients including MSG, that certainly contributes to the final result.
Much more information here:
http://www.seriouseats.com/2012/07/th...

[nik-]

That all sounds delicious.

[northcrunk]

Originally Posted by troutman

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/861367

Apparently the chicken they use for their sandwiches is brined and frozen in central locations, then shipped out to the stores where it is thawed, seasoned, dipped, coated, and fried in peanut oil. The seasoning, dip, and coating are all also prepared in a central location and shipped to the stores in bags. Both the seasoning and the seasoned coating contain a variety of ingredients including MSG, that certainly contributes to the final result.
Much more information here:
http://www.seriouseats.com/2012/07/th...

Yuck, Chik-Fill-A isn't great to begin with, I can't imagine it being any better shipped to Canada. I guess anyone with peanut allergies cant eat here either.

[fundmark19]

Originally Posted by northcrunk

Yuck, Chik-Fill-A isn't great to begin with, I can't imagine it being any better shipped to Canada. I guess anyone with peanut allergies cant eat here either.

First off, you sir are wrong! Obviously your opinion that Chik-fil-a is valid since it is your beliefs however....

IT IS SO GOOD!!!!!!! There are some pros and cons to this new location however.

Pros
- Freaking delicious!
- They have head office staff their to introduce and explain what they are about
- Nearly same friendly service as in states. They took my trash right off my table
- Quality was on par to the stateside locations and better than my last visit in San Diego

Cons
- Limited menu. They are starting out with only chicken/chicken deluxe sandwiches and nuggets. No grilled or spicy or chicken strips
- Took about 5-6 mins to get the food a little slower than normal but they were on top of the orders and kept you in the loop so you weren't feeling forgotten
-At the airport you obviously have to pay for parking we were over the 30 mins

They advised if the rollout goes well and people embrace the store they will roll out more menu items. We also seemed to be the first people to venture out who did not work at the airport. The head office guy who greeted us was ecstatic to hear we traveled to the store.