75 Tastes Of Calgary/ 75 Tastes Of CP

[Komskies]

Originally Posted by fotze

No, cheesebread at ceasars. They should make a cheese bread steak sandwich.

I don't know what it is about this cheese bread (I have a hunch it's the salt) but this is some of the best bread of all time. Of all time!

[OzSome]

Originally Posted by me_dennis

i nominate the mexicana pizza (thin crust only) from vogglio d'pizza for best pizza

looks yummy..where the heck is this pizza place?

[OzSome]

Originally Posted by fotze

Ya, Thi Thi pisses me off, I am done there. The cheapasses count the ####ty ass dry meat, thinnest layer then ram 4000 pounds of carrots, the bread is crappier too. Plus the prices have close to doubled.

That sad.. we used to line up at that place. Sub was the best..lots of meat good sauce that makes you pay late at night.. hehehehe!!

[Sr. Mints]

Felafel at Byblos Bakery's Deli (24 Ave/23rd Street NE). Maybe the best felafel I've ever had. If you're ever in the area, check it out. Everything on it $4-5, IIRC.

And their pita bread is the same stuff they sell at Safeway/Co-op/Superstore/etc only 1/4 the price and 100 times more fresh.

One of the only reasons I still go to the NE Costco

[troutman]

1. Raw Bar - Albacore Tuna Tataki http://www.hotelarts.ca/raw-bar.html
2. Ming - Ginger Beef http://www.mingeatdrink.com/
3. La Vita Bella - Due Mousee Al Cioccolato http://www.lavitabella.ca/
4. Spolumbos - Spicy Italian Sausage served on a crusty bun with fresh tomato sauce http://www.spolumbos.com/
5. Alberta King Of Subs - Smoked Meat Sandwich with Poutine http://www.albertakingofsubs.com/
6. Sushi Club K'z - prosciutto mango roll - 1240 Kensington Rd NW
7. Scotiabank Saddledome - Heroin Beer and Nachos http://www.scotiabanksaddledome.com/...index.asp?ID=9
8. Belmont Diner - Breakfast Burritos http://belmontdiner.ca/
9. Dehli Darbar - Butter Chicken http://www.delhidarbar.info/
10. Globefish - Shrimp Gyoza http://globefish.ca/
11. Vintage Chophouse & Tavern - Seafood Tower http://vintagechophouse.com/
12. Harbour City - pork dumplings - 302 Centre St S
13. Dragon Pearl - Pan Fried Won Tons http://www.dragonpearl.ca/
14. Rouge - Coffee Creme Brule http://www.rougecalgary.com/
15. Cowtown Beef Shack - Cheese Steak http://www.cowtownbeefshack.com/
16. Glory Of India - Gosht Saagwala http://www.gloryofindia.com/
17. Peanuts Sports Bar - Steak Sandwich http://www.carriagehouse.net/calgary-ab-restaurants/
18. Heartland Cafe - Classic Breakfast http://www.heartlandcafe.ca/
19. Winebar Kensington - Cheese Board (with 2009 Zinfandel Noble Tree) http://winebarkensington.com/
20. The Palomino - Pulled Pork Poutine http://www.thepalomino.ca/menu.pdf
21. Taste - Pork Belly – red pepper gastrique, slaw http://www.taste-restaurant.com/
22. Blue Star Diner - Dairy Lane Burger http://www.bluestardiner.ca/
23. Inglewood Drive-in - Brain Freeze - 802 12 St SE
24. Jimmy's A & A - Chicken Shawarma - http://jimmysaanda.com/
25. Tubby Dog - A-Bomb http://www.tubbydog.com/
26. Fat Kee Noodle House - Pork Dumplings - 345-3132 26 St NE
27. Jonas' Restaurant - Chicken Paprikash - http://jonasrestaurant.homestead.com/
28. Misato Sushi & Grill - Special Roll http://www.misatosushi.com/
29. Matador Pizza & Steakhouse - Pizza (try the house dill dressing) http://www.matadorpizza.com/
30. Guiseppe's Italian Market -Guiseppe Pizza http://www.giuseppesitalianmarket.com/
31. Boxwood Cafe - Roasted Porchetta Sandwich http://www.boxwoodcafe.ca/
32. Borgo Trattoria - Sauteed wild mushroom "Trifolati" http://www.borgo.ca/
33. Vogglio D'Pizza - Mexicana Pizza http://vogglio.com/
34. Divino Wine & Cheese Bistro - Lamb Confit Melt http://www.crmr.com/divino/
35. Ox & Angela - Charred Corn Dip With Cheese http://www.oxandangela.com/
36. Piq Niq - Beef Tartare http://beatniq.com/piq_niq
37. Diner Deluxe - Pan Seared Salmon BLT with Oka Cheese http://www.dinerdeluxe.com/
38. Julius Caesar's Steakhouse & Lounge - Ribeye Steak with Cheese Bread http://www.caesarssteakhouse.com/
39. Byblos Bakery - Felafel http://www.byblosbakery.com/
40. Holysmoke BBQ & Smoke Pit - Manwich http://www.holysmokebbq.ca/Holy_Smok..._Pit/Home.html
41. Smuggler's Inn - Steak Soup http://www.smugglers.ca/
42. King's Restaurant - Wonton Soup http://www.kingsrestaurant.net/
43. La Belle Patate - Meat Lover's Poutine http://labellepatate.com/
44. Shawarma Station - Chicken Shawarma 227 10 St NW
45. Farm Restaurant - Mac and Cheese http://farm-restaurant.com/Home/tabi...7/Default.aspx
46. Rocky's Burgers - Basic Cheeseburger http://www.rockysburgers.com/

[Cheerio]

I've lived in Calgary all 18 years of my life, and on your list troutman there is only 2 items that I have had, 3 places I have been too, and 4 that I have heard of. Looks like I need to start eating better food.

[REDVAN]

I'm not sure how "fine dining" it is, but I feel like the manwich at Holy Smoke BBQ should be on the list!

[Regulator75]

Originally Posted by REDVAN

I'm not sure how "fine dining" it is, but I feel like the manwich at Holy Smoke BBQ should be on the list!

If Cowtown Beef Shack is on the list, it's only fitting that Holy Smoke be there as well.

Manwich for the win.

http://www.holysmokebbq.ca/Holy_Smok..._Pit/Menu.html

[Art Vandelay]

Smugglers Inn - Steak Soup
King's - Wonton Soup

[SeeBass]

Originally Posted by hulkrogan

I love how it's cool to hate Peter's now.

You know why that place is lined up like crazy all the time?

Because it's awesome.

Sometimes a guy just wants a greasy burger with a non-sensensical number of patties (1.5) that just spent 2 hours in a bathtub of cheap BBQ sauce. Melt some petroleum byproduct "cheese" on top if it, throw in some McCain's onion rings and a shake with whatever stupid combination of flavors I can dream up, and THAT is a good lunch.

[Philly06Cup]

Things on the Where-list that I've tried and certify to be delicious:

Bolero Pineapple
Anju tofu
Thi Thi subs
Falafel at Chick Pea
Bacon Doughtnut at Jelly Modern
Soul in a Bowl at Overeasy
Deep-fried pickles at Big T's

On Yamato Cake:
They make delicious cake - especially the mango mousse. They just have horrible owners/service who harass you for 2 weeks with 120+ phone calls and leave you death threats if you don't pick up your cake. True story.

[woob]

Originally Posted by Philly06Cup

Things on the Where-list that I've tried and certify to be delicious:

Bolero Pineapple

Sooooo true. After chowing down on every kind of meat like some neanderthal caveman, that pineapple is pure heaven!

[Rifleman]

It's tough to just nominate two, but I'll give it a try.

My first nomination goes to La Belle Patate in Canmore for their meat lover's poutine. I swear, I've never had poutine this good before. They have slippery cheese curds, topped with bacon, pepporoni, ham, sausage, and gravy. It's worth the drive up to Canmore just to have it once. The La Belle Burger is also something to behold - they give you four thick strips of bacon on the burger, and top it off with this special coleslaw that doesn't taste like anything I've ever had. I'm not a big fan of coleslaw, so I know something is good when they make something I don't like taste amazing.

My second nomination goes to the Chicken Shawarma at Shawarma Station in Kensington. Their spicy hummus puts it over the top for me, and it's the best shwarma I've had in Calgary. A little pricey however, but in terms of taste, nothing else beats it.

Honorable mentions go to:

- Jimmy's A&A Mediterranean Diner for their beef donair. The taste is above average for a donair, but the stuff the donair with so much meat, while other places give you only two or three slices. Shawarma Station beats it on taste, but this place has it beat for the amount of meat they stuff into your pita bread.

- Ribs from Holy Smoke Barbeque. These are by far the best ribs I've tasted in Calgary. The huge amount of sauces you can choose from also give a pretty good variety of tastes.

- Fish and Chips from Stone Hill Restaurant in Harvest Hills. I went to Seattle a few years ago. Seattle is known for their fish and chips. The fish and chips in this restaurant are comparable to what you could get in Seattle, I think.

[octothorp]

My two nominations would be the mac & cheese at FARM, and the basic cheeseburger at Rocky's Burger Bus.

[joshux]

live thread !!

[troutman]

1. Raw Bar - Albacore Tuna Tataki http://www.hotelarts.ca/raw-bar.html
2. Ming - Ginger Beef http://www.mingeatdrink.com/
3. La Vita Bella - Due Mousee Al Cioccolato http://www.lavitabella.ca/
4. Spolumbos - Spicy Italian Sausage served on a crusty bun with fresh tomato sauce http://www.spolumbos.com/
5. Alberta King Of Subs - Smoked Meat Sandwich with Poutine http://www.albertakingofsubs.com/
6. Sushi Club K'z - prosciutto mango roll - 1240 Kensington Rd NW
7. Scotiabank Saddledome - Heroin Beer and Nachos http://www.scotiabanksaddledome.com/...index.asp?ID=9
8. Belmont Diner - Breakfast Burritos http://belmontdiner.ca/
9. Dehli Darbar - Butter Chicken http://www.delhidarbar.info/
10. Globefish - Shrimp Gyoza http://globefish.ca/
11. Vintage Chophouse & Tavern - Seafood Tower http://vintagechophouse.com/
12. Harbour City - pork dumplings - 302 Centre St S
13. Dragon Pearl - Pan Fried Won Tons http://www.dragonpearl.ca/
14. Rouge - Coffee Creme Brule http://www.rougecalgary.com/
15. Cowtown Beef Shack - Cheese Steak http://www.cowtownbeefshack.com/
16. Glory Of India - Gosht Saagwala http://www.gloryofindia.com/
17. Peanuts Sports Bar - Steak Sandwich http://www.carriagehouse.net/calgary-ab-restaurants/
18. Heartland Cafe - Classic Breakfast http://www.heartlandcafe.ca/
19. Winebar Kensington - Cheese Board (with 2009 Zinfandel Noble Tree) http://winebarkensington.com/
20. The Palomino - Pulled Pork Poutine http://www.thepalomino.ca/menu.pdf
21. Taste - Pork Belly – red pepper gastrique, slaw http://www.taste-restaurant.com/
22. Blue Star Diner - Dairy Lane Burger http://www.bluestardiner.ca/
23. Inglewood Drive-in - Brain Freeze - 802 12 St SE
24. Jimmy's A & A - Chicken Shawarma - http://jimmysaanda.com/
25. Tubby Dog - A-Bomb http://www.tubbydog.com/
26. Fat Kee Noodle House - Pork Dumplings - 345-3132 26 St NE
27. Jonas' Restaurant - Chicken Paprikash - http://jonasrestaurant.homestead.com/
28. Misato Sushi & Grill - Special Roll http://www.misatosushi.com/
29. Matador Pizza & Steakhouse - Pizza (try the house dill dressing) http://www.matadorpizza.com/
30. Guiseppe's Italian Market -Guiseppe Pizza http://www.giuseppesitalianmarket.com/
31. Boxwood Cafe - Roasted Porchetta Sandwich http://www.boxwoodcafe.ca/
32. Borgo Trattoria - Sauteed wild mushroom "Trifolati" http://www.borgo.ca/
33. Vogglio D'Pizza - Mexicana Pizza http://vogglio.com/
34. Divino Wine & Cheese Bistro - Lamb Confit Melt http://www.crmr.com/divino/
35. Ox & Angela - Charred Corn Dip With Cheese http://www.oxandangela.com/
36. Piq Niq - Beef Tartare http://beatniq.com/piq_niq
37. Diner Deluxe - Pan Seared Salmon BLT with Oka Cheese http://www.dinerdeluxe.com/
38. Julius Caesar's Steakhouse & Lounge - Ribeye Steak with Cheese Bread http://www.caesarssteakhouse.com/
39. Byblos Bakery - Felafel http://www.byblosbakery.com/
40. Holysmoke BBQ & Smoke Pit - Manwich http://www.holysmokebbq.ca/Holy_Smok..._Pit/Home.html
41. Smuggler's Inn - Steak Soup http://www.smugglers.ca/
42. King's Restaurant - Wonton Soup http://www.kingsrestaurant.net/
43. La Belle Patate - Meat Lover's Poutine http://labellepatate.com/
44. Shawarma Station - Chicken Shawarma - 227 10 St NW
45. Farm Restaurant - Mac and Cheese http://farm-restaurant.com/Home/tabi...7/Default.aspx
46. Rocky's Burgers - Basic Cheeseburger http://www.rockysburgers.com/
47. Charcut - Slow Roasted Heirloom Beets http://www.charcut.com/
48. Calgary Court Restaurant - Baked Pork Chop Rice - 119 2 Ave SE
49. Basil Ultimate Pho and Fine Vietnamese Cuisine - Pho Sate - 10, 2770 32nd Ave. NE
50. Brava Bistro - Wedge Salad and Crispy Chicken http://bravabistro.com/
51. Bear & Kilt Freehouse - Fish & Chips - 110 8 Ave SW
52. Chicken On The Way - Corn Fritters - 1443 Kensington Rd NW
52. Mirchi - Chicken Tikka http://mirchirest.com/index.html
53. Muse Restaurant & Lounge - Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna http://www.muserestaurant.ca/
54. Diamond Bakery - Custard Egg Tart - 111 - 3 Avenue SE
55. Little Lebanon - Chicken Pocket - 3515 17 Ave SW
56. Capo Restaurant - Lobster Gnocchi http://www.caporestaurant.ca/

[red sky]

I have to recommend Charcut's Slow Roasted Heirloom Beet salad. This was one of the items that Connie made on Top Chef Canada and it is absolutely delicious. And although there is no meat in it, it looks like you killed a cow with all of the leftover beat juice on the plate.

[lazypucker]

I nominate the Baked Pork Chop Rice - Calgary Court - Chinatown 2nd Ave next to Ho Won

[me_dennis]

i nominate basil's pho sate.. best in the city.

[flamesrule_kipper34]

Meh wasn't a big fan of the Beet sandwich at Wilder Nest Dream Cafe and Double Zero itself seemed chill but the Spinach Potato Pizza was not the greatest by any means.