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[Sainters7]

Originally Posted by Locke

And, honestly? I grew up in that neighbourhood but Starlight? Some of the best Lasagna you can get. Its so good!

Ooh right, forgot about the lasagna, yeah it's incredible. Damn, now I gotta make a stop there soon. Even the caesars are on point.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by Locke

Are you in Calgary? Because my favourite is Starlite Pizza in Acadia. They make a mean anchovy pizza.

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Also I just gave it a shout out in the Pizza thread.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

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Also I just gave it a shout out in the Pizza thread.

Right, fine, be that way. I prefer appropriate spelling!

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by Locke

Right, fine, be that way. I prefer appropriate spelling!

internet is serious business

[Ironhorse]

Originally Posted by curves2000

Looking for a used car for my parents for their back up car and the prices RGMG! Father had an absolute MINT Toyota that was hit by a new driver and written off. This car needed to be seen in terms of condition but such is life.

The prices for everything is absurd still in my opinion which I think is being exasperated by a lot of US buyers coming here and buying up everything for cheap.

I don't think this gets covered enough. And whatever US buyers are leaving behind gets snapped up by Uber and Skip drivers. Almost any older Honda or Toyota has a brand new reg plate and an orange or red cooler bag in the back seat.

[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by Shazam

It is fairly easy to get actual fresh seafood living near the coast.

They freeze almost all of it right when it comes out of the ocean.

Also the “actual fresh” thing is noticeable to nobody… you’re being a snob on an unsnobby thing. It’s silly.

[Wormius]

Originally Posted by Ironhorse

I don't think this gets covered enough. And whatever US buyers are leaving behind gets snapped up by Uber and Skip drivers. Almost any older Honda or Toyota has a brand new reg plate and an orange or red cooler bag in the back seat.

Do US buyers not have to deal with the same hassles as the other way around when importing a vehicle?

[DoubleF]

Originally Posted by Locke

Its a Mom & Pop kind of place, all you have to do is ask them to do it. They know the drill.

But am I asking for an anchovy pizza like a secret menu item? Or am I asking for a really good pizza with anchovy addition like a good "surprise me" recommendation?

[Table 5]

I just sold my car to a guy down in Maryland. It's more of an enthusiast car as opposed to a daily driver, but the majority of the people who were serious were from the US. There's definitely paper work hassle and cost to bring it over the border, but clearly the price difference right now is worth it for them.

[PepsiFree]

Originally Posted by Scroopy Noopers

They freeze almost all of it right when it comes out of the ocean.

Also the “actual fresh” thing is noticeable to nobody… you’re being a snob on an unsnobby thing. It’s silly.

I believe they did a study in Denmark that measured the quality of fresh vs frozen, and fresh only surpassed frozen if it was caught that day. As soon as the next day after catch, frozen surpassed fresh in quality.

Any “fresh” seafood in Alberta would be of inferior quality to frozen. It’s why even coastal areas with abundant access to seafood freeze the fish and why basically every chef who understands fish prefers frozen.

[DownInFlames]

I can't remember where it was but I had anchovy in a salad (not Caesar) that was really good.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by DoubleF

But am I asking for an anchovy pizza like a secret menu item? Or am I asking for a really good pizza with anchovy addition like a good "surprise me" recommendation?

Dealer's choice. I liked adding anchovies and they bake them in. Depends on what you want.

[Fighting Banana Slug]

Originally Posted by DoubleF

But am I asking for an anchovy pizza like a secret menu item? Or am I asking for a really good pizza with anchovy addition like a good "surprise me" recommendation?

I am one that would never ask for anchovies on a pizza, but I met a friend for a beer and he had ordered a pizza from Acme that was basically a veggie pizza with anchovies.

Would never order it, and have never since, but it was awesome.

I am a big fan of Acme though.

[Doctorfever]

Originally Posted by PepsiFree

I believe they did a study in Denmark that measured the quality of fresh vs frozen, and fresh only surpassed frozen if it was caught that day. As soon as the next day after catch, frozen surpassed fresh in quality.

Any “fresh” seafood in Alberta would be of inferior quality to frozen. It’s why even coastal areas with abundant access to seafood freeze the fish and why basically every chef who understands fish prefers frozen.

It’s the best way. Catch the fish yourself, frozen and on the plane home with you!

[curves2000]

Originally Posted by Wormius

Do US buyers not have to deal with the same hassles as the other way around when importing a vehicle?

I have brought in several cars from the US into Canada when the CAD/USD was closer to par. There was some paperwork but nothing crazy with some little patience.

On the reverse I don't see it being anything harder, Canada at the time had a lot of modifications for daytime running lights, km/h dashboards and some other minor things. A lot of cars are designed for the US market with changes required for Canadian market.

I think our issue now is that a ton of US buyers are buying them up to satisfy a very big market, where as when Canadian's were doing it more, we were not putting a dent into their market and the US economy was on rocky ground post 2008 financial crisis. I was literally buying cars from dealers for profit, paying California sales tax, import duties, GST and Canadian inspection and it was still worth it.

[PepsiFree]

What cars?

[PaperBagger'14]

Originally Posted by Scroopy Noopers

They freeze almost all of it right when it comes out of the ocean.

Also the “actual fresh” thing is noticeable to nobody… you’re being a snob on an unsnobby thing. It’s silly.

Maybe it’s coincidence but the best salmon I’ve ever had was one I had caught about 5 hours prior and freshly filleted / cooked. Might be the whole experience of the salmon but it still sticks out as the best I’ve ever tasted.

[curves2000]

Originally Posted by PepsiFree

What cars?

Honda Pilots, Acura MDX's, Honda S2000, MB SL500/600 amongst a few others

[curves2000]

Fresh or frozen sardines and anchovies are actually extremely tasty very lightly fried in good EVOO with a light dusting of flower. More lemon and EVOO on top with a nice salad and veggies and you have the healthiest, cheapest, easy to make meal around.

[you&me]

Originally Posted by curves2000

I have brought in several cars from the US into Canada when the CAD/USD was closer to par. There was some paperwork but nothing crazy with some little patience.

On the reverse I don't see it being anything harder, Canada at the time had a lot of modifications for daytime running lights, km/h dashboards and some other minor things. A lot of cars are designed for the US market with changes required for Canadian market.

I think our issue now is that a ton of US buyers are buying them up to satisfy a very big market, where as when Canadian's were doing it more, we were not putting a dent into their market and the US economy was on rocky ground post 2008 financial crisis. I was literally buying cars from dealers for profit, paying California sales tax, import duties, GST and Canadian inspection and it was still worth it.

The process to import a car from Canada into the US is actually less smooth that importing from the US to here.

Normally I'd call shenanigans on your post, as no out of state (or country) purchaser should be subject to paying California sale tax, but for some reason, in your case, I find it completely believable that you did.