05-22-2021, 04:54 PM
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#762
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Crash and Bang Winger
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Originally Posted by DownInFlames
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Ordered some for my daughter's birthday a few weeks ago. Kids enjoyed them, they looked great. Worth $5....not sure about that. But for a birthday treat the price was fine.
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05-22-2021, 05:07 PM
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#763
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Hyperbole Chamber
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$5? Wow, are they 8”?
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05-22-2021, 06:14 PM
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#764
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Barnet - North London
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They don't put bourbon in it or nothin'?
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05-26-2021, 12:50 AM
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#765
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Calgary
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Spoke with the owner of KPub the other day. They’re scraping by but hardly thriving these days. TBQH, their takeout is surprisingly good for pub food. If you are looking for an easy lunch/dinner that helps support a local business you won’t go wrong throwing some business their way.
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05-26-2021, 10:46 AM
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#766
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Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Winebar Kensington
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For sure a 7/11 is coming on the corner of 5th and Crowchild. There is another not far away by Pizza Bobs?
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05-26-2021, 04:09 PM
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#767
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Craig McTavish' Merkin
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Originally Posted by troutman
For sure a 7/11 is coming on the corner of 5th and Crowchild. There is another not far away by Pizza Bobs?
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That one is really old and run down. I wouldn't be surprised if they close it.
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05-28-2021, 12:16 AM
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#768
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#1 Goaltender
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Originally Posted by troutman
For sure a 7/11 is coming on the corner of 5th and Crowchild. There is another not far away by Pizza Bobs?
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Do you know if it will still have gas pumps?
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05-29-2021, 03:30 PM
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#769
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by DownInFlames
That one is really old and run down. I wouldn't be surprised if they close it.
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I think a lot of that strip mall is getting displaced by the eventual development of the Crowchild tunnel.
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05-29-2021, 04:55 PM
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#770
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Craig McTavish' Merkin
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Originally Posted by Finger Cookin
I think a lot of that strip mall is getting displaced by the eventual development of the Crowchild tunnel.
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So it'll be gone by 2051 or so?
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06-08-2021, 12:45 PM
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#771
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Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Winebar Kensington
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Moving in to old Oak Tree space:
Everything on the menu is only $8 at this groovy new Kensington spot
https://curiocity.com/everything-on-...koR2yPgHXmuR5U
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For example, one of Calgary’s most popular neighborhoods just opened a groovy new restaurant and bar and we hear through the grapevine that it’s ‘Top Notch.‘
Described as ‘Kensington’s hippest little bar,’ the new eatery, which is aptly named Top Notch, is a funky little spot that believes a good time shouldn’t have to cost a fortune, an arm or a leg!
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https://www.topnotchbar.ca/
https://www.verygoodentertainment.ca...CXHvdu0QW6nC-E
Last edited by troutman; 06-08-2021 at 04:46 PM.
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06-11-2021, 10:37 PM
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#772
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Calgary
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^ I hope their food is better than their branding, their sign on 10 street is hideous.
(Edit: oh, interesting to see it’s the same ownership behind Scuba Jays which has a similar “low prices minimum effort menu” vibe. I still miss Oak Tree though  )
Last edited by Flames0910; 06-11-2021 at 10:47 PM.
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06-12-2021, 08:07 AM
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#773
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Calgary
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Originally Posted by Flames0910
^ I hope their food is better than their branding, their sign on 10 street is hideous.
(Edit: oh, interesting to see it’s the same ownership behind Scuba Jays which has a similar “low prices minimum effort menu” vibe. I still miss Oak Tree though ) |
We took a walk into Kensington yesterday evening (had some books at Pages ready to pick up) and I just shook my head when I saw that sign. I know damn near nothing about graphics and design but it looks like the font you'd expect a joke or magic supply shop to have.
On another note, it was great to see people taking advantage of the nice weather and new seating put in at that plaza area in front of The Plaza and Pages. It was a perfect evening to use it, heck even that temporary container park was getting used.
Last edited by Bigtime; 06-12-2021 at 08:50 AM.
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06-12-2021, 01:11 PM
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#774
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Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Winebar Kensington
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It looks like a font a daycare would use.
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06-12-2021, 01:54 PM
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#775
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That spot has struggled since Tullamore closed. That place had great food, best pint in town (cleaned their lines religiously), and occasionally had hurling on for your viewing pleasure.
I wanted to like Oak Tree. Nice people but the food was just not particularly good. To the point that I stopped going there
I hope it’s good but branding one’s self as hip is a bit cringeworthy. And then this:
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Food - Think veggie bites, wings, juicy burgers, beyond meat, kale salads, sweet potato creations ... you get the gist.
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We don’t do reservations
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‘Think’.
Cool
F+ for branding
Last edited by DeluxeMoustache; 06-12-2021 at 01:59 PM.
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06-13-2021, 05:45 PM
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#776
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Calgary
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06-14-2021, 01:07 PM
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#777
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: not lurking
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DeluxeMoustache
That spot has struggled since Tullamore closed. That place had great food, best pint in town (cleaned their lines religiously), and occasionally had hurling on for your viewing pleasure.
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I've still never found a chicken pot pie locally that comes anywhere close to what Tullamore had.
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07-03-2021, 10:26 AM
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#778
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Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Winebar Kensington
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Tu Taco moving into old Nellie's space:
https://www.tutaco.ca/
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07-20-2021, 02:49 PM
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#779
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: The centre of everything
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MF'er...just heard that Demetris in West Hillhurst has sold.
The awesome old Greek couple that own the place are getting up in age and apparently looking to spend 4-6 months back in Greece. Too bad there son didnt want to take over.
It was a local burger joint that bought it...but not holding out much hope they keep it. Between this and Delicious Thai closing last year, we need new Kensington takeout joints.
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07-20-2021, 04:25 PM
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#780
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by FLAMESRULE
MF'er...just heard that Demetris in West Hillhurst has sold.
The awesome old Greek couple that own the place are getting up in age and apparently looking to spend 4-6 months back in Greece. Too bad there son didnt want to take over.
It was a local burger joint that bought it...but not holding out much hope they keep it. Between this and Delicious Thai closing last year, we need new Kensington takeout joints.
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Son of a #####! That really sucks.Grew up with that place and loved walking in to the old couple bickering at each other. Going to have to load up on New York specials before they close...
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