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Old 10-30-2006, 12:36 PM   #41
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Someone mentioned A&A's for shawarma being on 20th St. and 20th Ave NW.. I drove past it this afternoon, it's 20th Ave and 13th St NW. I plan on trying it next week once I'm back from Texas.
The Herald had a story about Jimmy from A&A on the weekend. He is opening up a much larger deli soon:

http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/...e-bb48e8a83328

Mediterranea (1304 4th St. S.W.)

Mediterranea is Elrafih's latest idea, a cafe-bakery-deli-culinary shop based on the products of Mediterranean nations. The owner of the popular -- and slightly bizarre -- A&A Foods & Deli (1401 20th Ave. N.W., 289-1400) spent much of last year travelling through the Middle East and southern Europe and saw many things he wanted to bring back to Calgary for his new shop. Like a nut roaster.

Yes, A&A has gone uptown. For those who have visited A&A and endured the lineups, sometimes winding onto the sidewalk outside, the addition has come none too soon. Renowned for its "roasted with love" shawarma, A&A, for all its funky glory, has pretty much reached capacity.

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Old 10-30-2006, 12:53 PM   #42
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The Herald had a story about Jimmy from A&A on the weekend. He is opening up a much larger deli soon:

http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/...e-bb48e8a83328

Mediterranea (1304 4th St. S.W.)

Mediterranea is Elrafih's latest idea, a cafe-bakery-deli-culinary shop based on the products of Mediterranean nations. The owner of the popular -- and slightly bizarre -- A&A Foods & Deli (1401 20th Ave. N.W., 289-1400) spent much of last year travelling through the Middle East and southern Europe and saw many things he wanted to bring back to Calgary for his new shop. Like a nut roaster.

Yes, A&A has gone uptown. For those who have visited A&A and endured the lineups, sometimes winding onto the sidewalk outside, the addition has come none too soon. Renowned for its "roasted with love" shawarma, A&A, for all its funky glory, has pretty much reached capacity.
That's awesome! I love that place, I always used to get my sheesha from that place too.

Jimmy is crazy!
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Old 10-30-2006, 04:25 PM   #43
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I decided to try the two most popular downtown locations in this thread, Pita Basket and Amin’s Donair. Both were really quite good, but the nod goes to Amin’s.

After patiently waiting for Amin to return from his vacation, I can now comment on his fabulous donairs. I was there last Thursday, just before the big lunch rush. If you're into asthetics, this place ain't for you. Kind of hole-in-the-wall but that's okay with me.

I got a large donair, usually most donair shops a large isn't too big. I was very impressed with Amin's, there was so much frickin meat in there, the pita was not even close to being wrapped all around the meat.

So that was pretty cool, sweet sauce was ok, hot sauce was nice, apparently they have two kinds of hot sauce, one extremely hot and one so-so, I got the milder one.

I get the standard tomato and onion fixings. Used to get lettuce, but I find it takes away too much from the overall donair taste.

Best part? Cheap like borscht, something like 5 bucks for a large donair that would be way more than enough for the average guy.

Thanks to all for the suggestions, much appreciated!


I told you guys.
Amin's is the best. Ask for extra sweet sauce, cheese (yes cheese) garlic sauce, whatever veggies you like and you are set. All he does is smokes and donairs. love it.
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Old 10-30-2006, 04:53 PM   #44
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The Herald had a story about Jimmy from A&A on the weekend. He is opening up a much larger deli soon:

http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/...e-bb48e8a83328

Mediterranea (1304 4th St. S.W.)

Mediterranea is Elrafih's latest idea, a cafe-bakery-deli-culinary shop based on the products of Mediterranean nations. The owner of the popular -- and slightly bizarre -- A&A Foods & Deli (1401 20th Ave. N.W., 289-1400) spent much of last year travelling through the Middle East and southern Europe and saw many things he wanted to bring back to Calgary for his new shop. Like a nut roaster.

Yes, A&A has gone uptown. For those who have visited A&A and endured the lineups, sometimes winding onto the sidewalk outside, the addition has come none too soon. Renowned for its "roasted with love" shawarma, A&A, for all its funky glory, has pretty much reached capacity.
That place has the best shawarma, always use to go there when I went to SAIT. That Jimmy guy is hilarious and he loads on the toppings. Such a mess to eat, but totally worth it. He told one of my friends who ordered the large, "you're going to love my big ****ing meat in your mouth." He is crazy.
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Any good places to go for donairs near Mckenzie Towne?
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Old 11-01-2006, 09:40 AM   #46
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man i miss donairs, cant seem to find em anywhere in cali. if anyone here lives in the BAY area (SF, SJ, Oaktown, etc) and gets to have donairs, tell me where you're gettin em from! Gracias..
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Old 11-01-2006, 09:44 AM   #47
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Any good places to go for donairs near Mckenzie Towne?
There is a wicked place in McKenzie Town. Can't remember the name right now, but I will post it later.
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Old 11-01-2006, 10:20 AM   #48
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There is a wicked place in McKenzie Town. Can't remember the name right now, but I will post it later.
It's called Adia's. Very good.
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It's called Adia's. Very good.
Thanks.
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