Local Restaurant Thread

[DeluxeMoustache]

Originally Posted by Robbob

Haven't been for a bit, but I thought Hayden Block was really good BBQ (texas style). Never made it Comery Block, I assume the same group (Tennessee style). I recall someone saying they are opening a third location in the mission that will be carolina style. Also have heard good things about Jane Bond BBQ

For Italian, I don't know if it is open, but it was mentioned in this thread that the group that own Purileau in Oakridge were taking over that Italian place by the old point and feather.

The Carolina style restaurant is South Block. It is located where Wurst used to be, and opened ~4 wks ago

Been there once. It was decent

They have a number of their own beers. Tons of Bourbon, about 80 I’d say. Then another ~150 (?) whiskeys. Some pretty spendy Pappy van Winkle and Michters

[DoubleK]

Originally Posted by you&me

I didn't realize each location was a different BBQ style. Cool!

Im assuming that South Block's specialty is pork then? Comery is chicken and Hayden (my personal fave) is brisket.

[Cappy]

Originally Posted by DoubleK

Im assuming that South Block's specialty is pork then? Comery is chicken and Hayden (my personal fave) is brisket.

They are Carolinian bbq so its more seafood based.

https://www.southblockbbq.com/menu

Comery Block's specialty is Chicken??? I have eaten their dozens of times and have never gotten a chicken product

[Robbob]

I think the styles also have a lot to do with the available sauces. Or at least I would assume. Carolina is more vinegary IIRC. I have only been to Hayden so I can't vouch for the sauces at the other places.

[agulati]

Any decent barbecue recommendations in the city.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by agulati

Any decent barbecue recommendations in the city.

Wait what?

That's been the discussion the 20ish posts, scroll up.

[agulati]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

Wait what?

That's been the discussion the 20ish posts, scroll up.

😂 Completely my bad. I was going to make a new thread and saw this one.

[DownInFlames]

Nm

[Weitz]

Originally Posted by DoubleK

Im assuming that South Block's specialty is pork then? Comery is chicken and Hayden (my personal fave) is brisket.

Hayden is Texas style. Comery is West-Tennessee.

Comery has had better brisket than Hayden the last fews times.

[woob]

Anyone gone to Mikey's on 12th during happy hour/live music? 3 of us who share season tickets want to go and discuss what we want to do for upcoming season and just catch up. Will we be able to find a table and hold a conversation?

[DoubleK]

Originally Posted by Cappy

They are Carolinian bbq so its more seafood based.



https://www.southblockbbq.com/menu



Comery Block's specialty is Chicken??? I have eaten their dozens of times and have never gotten a chicken product

I thought their feature item was Nashville hot chicken? I haven't been since the pandemic started, do maybe it changed.

[DeluxeMoustache]

Originally Posted by Robbob

I think the styles also have a lot to do with the available sauces. Or at least I would assume. Carolina is more vinegary IIRC. I have only been to Hayden so I can't vouch for the sauces at the other places.

4 sauces at south block.

A regular, a hot, a mustard and a blueberry sauce

The hot is a bit vinegary

[LIP MAN]

Originally Posted by woob

Anyone gone to Mikey's on 12th during happy hour/live music? 3 of us who share season tickets want to go and discuss what we want to do for upcoming season and just catch up. Will we be able to find a table and hold a conversation?

Oh ya it’s a huge space.

[calgarygeologist]

Originally Posted by woob

Anyone gone to Mikey's on 12th during happy hour/live music? 3 of us who share season tickets want to go and discuss what we want to do for upcoming season and just catch up. Will we be able to find a table and hold a conversation?

I haven't been to Mikey's in the beltline but went to the store on 4th Street in the NW and the tacos are fantastic, by Calgary standards.

[darockwilder]

Originally Posted by calgarygeologist

I haven't been to Mikey's in the beltline but went to the store on 4th Street in the NW and the tacos are fantastic, by Calgary standards.

I was wondering about that place. Good to know.

[bizaro86]

Originally Posted by calgarygeologist

I haven't been to Mikey's in the beltline but went to the store on 4th Street in the NW and the tacos are fantastic, by Calgary standards.

+1

Very hole in the wall type place, but good. No real seating. Try the sopes.

Edited to add: referring to NW location here, haven't been to beltline.

[Cappy]

Originally Posted by DoubleK

I thought their feature item was Nashville hot chicken? I haven't been since the pandemic started, do maybe it changed.

hmm. maybe?

I don't think i have had it. They have a great brisket sandwich though!

[woob]

Originally Posted by woob

Anyone gone to Mikey's on 12th during happy hour/live music? 3 of us who share season tickets want to go and discuss what we want to do for upcoming season and just catch up. Will we be able to find a table and hold a conversation?

So FYI for the curious; Went there on Friday during live music and it was LOUD inside. Considering we went for the Tacos and to catch up, we moved outside and it was great. Music was a good volume out there and we could hold a conversation. As always, the tacos were great. I've had them at the NW location and beltline now.

[Weitz]

Made a reservation at Cardinale this weekend. Anyone have experience there? Looks pretty good.

[Slava]

Originally Posted by Weitz

Made a reservation at Cardinale this weekend. Anyone have experience there? Looks pretty good.

I ate there last year and we really enjoyed it. I thought it was quite good, although at this point I can't remember what I ordered!