06-30-2014, 03:51 PM
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Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Crowsnest Pass
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Originally Posted by undercoverbrother
are either good?
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Yes, I like them, and find them more "authentic" than the usual fare in Calgary. Not fine dining, but good for a quick meal.
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06-30-2014, 03:59 PM
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First Line Centre
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Check out Anejo if you all want awesome Mexican
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06-30-2014, 04:07 PM
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by Since1984
Check out Anejo if you all want awesome Mexican
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I will second this...if you like paying entirely too much for your meal...
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06-30-2014, 04:09 PM
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First Line Centre
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Originally Posted by shermanator
I will second this...if you like paying entirely too much for your meal...
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It is expensive, but so worth it. it may be because I know Franz but every time I have been there I have been treated awesomely and the food has been absolutely amazing
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06-30-2014, 05:25 PM
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by Mathew Barzal
Well, I appreciate the response but mature answers would be appreciated as well lol. Mainly do's and don'ts.
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Do not cheer for the Canucks.
They are an embarrassment of a sports franchise.
You've made the first step, in moving to city with a solid fan base, without the moral depravities of the local sports team, where you once lived.
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06-30-2014, 05:50 PM
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Not a casual user
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: A simple man leading a complicated life....
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Do not wear a Canucks or Oilers jersey while out in public.
CP has it's annual playoff and regular season draft. Come see Locke finish in last place.
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06-30-2014, 06:37 PM
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Franchise Player
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the bad....summer is about 36 days....most of them chappen between tues and thursday......
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06-30-2014, 07:49 PM
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Uncle Chester
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If this was anyone other than Matty Barzal I'd say it's a troll job. Matt has always been a straightshooter though so welcome to Calgary pal. You're gonna love it.
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06-30-2014, 07:54 PM
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#1 Goaltender
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Anejo is pretty good. The food is very good, but ya it's expensive and the service is terrible.
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06-30-2014, 09:20 PM
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Draft Pick
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Well, I'm going to hope that Calgary isn't as hostile as you lot but thanks to the people that did reply. To clear things up I'm simply a Canucks fan because they were the easiest to follow given where I was born. I have no problem in cheering for any other team in the NHL because I'm a bigger fan of the sport itself than teams in specific.
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Originally Posted by lazypucker
Make sure you guys get a house in Airdrie, it's only 15 minutes away from downtown. Super convenient commute!!
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Originally Posted by terminator
Don't worry Mathew, its my dad's job that lead me to Calgary From Vancouver thus showing me the truth (Flames) and making obvoius the Devil's deciept (Canucks).
The good is great, its a safer city then GVA, the weather is hit and miss, mostly miss and the people are great. Hopefully you'll attend school here and make friends fast.
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Originally Posted by nickerjones
Can confirm the last one .... Moved here, did look, did not go well. I would also suggest eating wings at mugshots.
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Originally Posted by undercoverbrother
I thought there was a good taco place that had opened around 16 ave and edmonton trail?
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Originally Posted by troutman
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Originally Posted by 19Yzerman19
What about Jalapenos on 4th?
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Originally Posted by Since1984
Check out Anejo if you all want awesome Mexican
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Originally Posted by Dion
Do not wear a Canucks or Oilers jersey while out in public.
CP has it's annual playoff and regular season draft. Come see Locke finish in last place.
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Originally Posted by Northendzone
the bad....summer is about 36 days....most of them chappen between tues and thursday......
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Originally Posted by SportsJunky
If this was anyone other than Matty Barzal I'd say it's a troll job. Matt has always been a straightshooter though so welcome to Calgary pal. You're gonna love it.
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Originally Posted by Flames in 07
Anejo is pretty good. The food is very good, but ya it's expensive and the service is terrible.
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Thank you all!
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06-30-2014, 09:25 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: NYYC
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Originally Posted by troutman
Yes, I like them, and find them more "authentic" than the usual fare in Calgary. Not fine dining, but good for a quick meal.
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Trying to make Mexican food into fine dining is the first sign that it's probably not going to be very authentic Mexican food. I find Mexican to be one of cuisines, where the less formal the better.
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06-30-2014, 09:56 PM
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Calgary
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Went to El Charrito last week and can confirm that it's horrible.
Can also confirm that Oro Azul and Jalapenos are the best two taco shops in Calgary.
Anejo is also as Mexican as Taco Bell.
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06-30-2014, 10:19 PM
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Franchise Player
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As others have said, cheer for the Flames. If you cheer other teams, sure... just don't tell anyone. I guess the loophole is when the Flames are not in the playoffs. In that case, I guess many will accept cheering for other teams if you're not able to cheer for Iginla.
You will probably want to learn to drive and get access to a car. If you need a jacket, you do not "need" a $800 Canada Goose Jacket to stay warm. You can easily stay warm with a sub $200 jacket if you layer up underneath. I have no idea where this began perpetuating, but apparently many Vanc people think this is true.
Learn to enjoy blue jeans. Learn to enjoy cowboy hats. Boots however, are optional.
Are you good at drinking? That's one of the few things actually open at night. For the record, our drinking age is lower than BC.
You might want to "invest" in some technology, netflix subscription or a video game console to stay sane.
Get a part time job if you can muster. Summer job if you're here in time. You'll want it for the thing you purchase to stay sane.
Stay away from certain communities at night if possible. Same as certain areas of downtown.
Boudoire Rouge is not lipstick, but perhaps involves quite an ample amount of it.
When friends visit, Banff and Drumheller are honestly some of the most interesting things they may want to visit. We also have a great zoo experience. One is near the downtown area and the other is 3 hours north. Put yourself out there to make friends to hang out with. Otherwise, this city can get dreary fast as it's not easy to "plug in" for nightlife here.
Food (especially Asian), may take a significant downgrade. You might want to learn to love McDonald's.
Get used to seeing people in T-shirts, shorts or some combination of that in all weather. I still stare in confusion when I see some kid running around in T-Shirt and shorts in -20C weather.
There's probably more.
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06-30-2014, 11:04 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: 127.0.0.1
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Originally Posted by Mathew Barzal
Thank you all!
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Just another heads up, there's a Thanks button beside the quote button.
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07-02-2014, 01:03 PM
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First Line Centre
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If you're new to the area it's definitely worth driving out to Canmore and Banff for the scenery. Just don't go there on a long weekend. Within Calgary lots to see and do, especially in the summer and fall when the weather is decent. Stampede is coming up so there will be tons of free pancake breakfasts.
FYI, Im a Canucks fan as well and find the city to be accommodating
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07-02-2014, 01:53 PM
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Franchise Player
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Cheer for the Sabres.
It's like cheering for a team other than Calgary, except most people don't hate you, and always ask "Lol how did you become a fan of them anyways?" Instant conversation starter.
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07-02-2014, 03:28 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Section 203
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Originally Posted by Mathew Barzal
Well, I appreciate the response but mature answers would be appreciated as well lol. Mainly do's and don'ts.
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I can see how it would make sense in the second post on this forum to criticize how others post here, after starting a post demanding our information. All responses must include lol, because that is mature, and we need to know exactly when you laughed out loud. Dos does not have an apostrophe in it. Apostrophes aren't like wieners; you can't just stick them wherever you want.
As for your request:
1. Calgary is good
2. Vancouver is no good
3. Edmonton is no good
4. Truculent should be a banned word
5. You'll need thick skin
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Jesus this site these days
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He just seemed like a very nice person. I loved Squiggy.
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I should probably stop posting at this point
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07-02-2014, 03:32 PM
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Ass Handler
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Okotoks, AB
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Peter's Drive-In
You can thank me later.
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07-02-2014, 03:42 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Sylvan Lake
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Originally Posted by StrykerSteve
Peter's Drive-In
You can thank me later.
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WAY over rated IMO.
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07-02-2014, 03:47 PM
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#40
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Ass Handler
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Okotoks, AB
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We'll agree to disagree.
I've loved it since I was a kid and aside from the fries, it hasn't changed one bit.
Well, they recently added Debit and Poutine, I guess. 
Will always be one of my faves.
Just wish ABC chinese food and White Spot's dry garlic meatballs were still around, then I'd be in food heaven.
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