Local Restaurant Thread

[you&me]

Originally Posted by calgarygeologist

I received this offer today from AMEX and The Guild and I'm wondering if it is worth ordering:

Indulge in a three (3) course set menu for the perfect dinner for two (2) experience at home.1 As a valued American Express Cardmember, enjoy this menu for the special price of $50, inclusive of gratuities and taxes.

Menu includes*:
-Selection of bread and crostini with honey‑whipped butter and roasted garlic hummus
-Harvest squash soup with roasted Alberta squash, coconut cream, spiced pumpkin seeds and green onion oil
-Dijon-marinated flank steak with potato dauphinoise, coal‑roasted heirloom carrots and chimichurri sauce
-German gluten‑free chocolate cake with mocha filling, praline‑toasted almonds and stone fruit sauce

It's been a while since I was at The Guild, but it had always been pretty great. For $50pp all-in, I can't see how you could go wrong if the menu items appeal to you.

[calgarygeologist]

Originally Posted by you&me

It's been a while since I was at The Guild, but it had always been pretty great. For $50pp all-in, I can't see how you could go wrong if the menu items appeal to you.

It is actually $50 for the package for two people not $50 per person. I decided that at $50 it was probably too good of a deal to pass up and placed an order for next Thursday. I'm not crazy about the soup but hopefully the steak and dessert are exceptional.

[you&me]

Originally Posted by calgarygeologist

It is actually $50 for the package for two people not $50 per person. I decided that at $50 it was probably too good of a deal to pass up and placed an order for next Thursday. I'm not crazy about the soup but hopefully the steak and dessert are exceptional.

I totally misread it as a pp and dine-in.

In that case, $50 for two sounds even better... Hope you enjoy! Please report back.

[troutman]

35 Humpty's locations bought by FDF Brandz

https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/35-humpty...andz-1.5143349

You could soon have pizza or a burger with breakfast after FDF Brandz — which owns Ricky’s, Fatburger, and Famoso Pizzeria + Bar — announced it has acquired 35 Humpty’s locations across western Canada.

[RW99]

Originally Posted by troutman

35 Humpty's locations bought by FDF Brandz

https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/35-humpty...andz-1.5143349

Yeah, sad for me. I worked for them for quite a bit when I was younger. They were crazy busy back in the 90's. But they didn't keep up with the times. They didn't offer what Cora, Nellies and now places like OEB were offering. Then COVID hit. Hopefully the pan scrambler sticks around in whatever shuffle they'll be doing with Ricky's.

Macleod Trail & 25th was a corporate location, closing down. Making room for medical clinic or weed shop from what I hear.

[Jiri Hrdina]

Mill Street is done. Owner by Labbats but still sad for those losing their jobs. Also worth noting they were citing for violating covid regulations

[Voodooman]

Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina

Mill Street is done. Owner by Labbats but still sad for those losing their jobs. Also worth noting they were citing for violating covid regulations

Tough location made impossible with no Saddledome events. Beer was nothing to write home about, but it was a great pit stop to/from Flames games.

Bring back the Republic!

[Lubicon]

Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina

Mill Street is done. Owner by Labbats but still sad for those losing their jobs. Also worth noting they were citing for violating covid regulations

Just the Calgary location or the entire brewing line of beers?

[troutman]

Originally Posted by Voodooman

Bring back the Republic!

That would be amazing.

[jus_sum_guy]

Buon Giorno is open again!!!!

Edit: Their IG page has an interesting interview with new owner

[Flames0910]

Originally Posted by Lubicon

Just the Calgary location or the entire brewing line of beers?

Just the brewpub.

[Weitz]

Had a wonderful dinner tonight at Cassis Bistro. Fantastic little French restaurant.

[calgarywinning]

Had the Clay Oven Indian tonight. Man, flavours are so fantastic but there's a price to be paid! Some of the best Naan.

[flamingred89]

Noticed a place called Mikeys Taco Shop on 4th st NW. They claim to make “authentic” Mexican tacos and the menu looks promising. Has anyone been? It’s a little bit of a drive from Dalhousie but I’m wondering if it’s worth the trip?

[nik-]

Originally Posted by flamingred89

Noticed a place called Mikeys Taco Shop on 4th st NW. They claim to make “authentic” Mexican tacos and the menu looks promising. Has anyone been? It’s a little bit of a drive from Dalhousie but I’m wondering if it’s worth the trip?

Reviews seem pretty good. $10, not much of a risk, what's the worst that could happen?

[Inglewood Jack]

Originally Posted by flamingred89

Noticed a place called Mikeys Taco Shop on 4th st NW. They claim to make “authentic” Mexican tacos and the menu looks promising. Has anyone been? It’s a little bit of a drive from Dalhousie but I’m wondering if it’s worth the trip?

had it on the weekend, good stuff and actually good value at 3 for $10. The pork and beef tacos are so overstuffed with meat, I'm completely full after 3. but my brain couldn't process this information because I'm used to the anemic rip-off tacos from the fancier joints in the city, so I went for the 4th one. that was for lunch, and I didn't eat again until brunch the next day.

get the churros too! fluffy with excellent chocolate sauce.

[Fuzz]

They are good, but messy. Don't plan on eating in your car, and going to a business meeting after!

[flamingred89]

Whelp. I’m sold. Going to O.D. on taco’s.

[DeluxeMoustache]

Agreed, Mikey’s is good. Had it yesterday in fact.

Once upon a time way back when bars with live music were open, there was a music place, Mikey’s on 12th, which had a taco shop within. It’s the same.

Definitely recommended. Enjoy

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by jus_sum_guy

Buon Giorno is open again!!!!

Edit: Their IG page has an interesting interview with new owner

Summary for those of us without IG