10-19-2017, 10:18 PM
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#921
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Somewhere down the crazy river.
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Huh. I ended up at the Vancouver page. There was no mention of the bathrooms being lighted. Guess in Van they get the full experience. I don’t know if that is good or bad. Can imagine some poor guy washing his hands in the urinal with a urinal puck.
How it works ?
Upon arrival in the lighted lounge, take your time and choose from a first-class menu rivaling some of Vancouver’s best restaurants.
When you’re ready, you’ll be led to your table in the dark dining room by a blind, or visually impaired server who has been trained to ensure your comfort at all times.
Once seated, you’ll have the opportunity to adjust to the darkness and truly give yourself to this extraordinary experience.
No light producing technologies are allowed in the dining room, including flashlights, cellphones, or luminous watches.
FAQ:
6. What if i need to make a call or go to the washrooms ?
You will call your guide server, and they will guide you .
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10-19-2017, 11:15 PM
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#922
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by Amethyst
Apparently I am. I'm not sure about it, but my friend really wants to try it and I agreed to go.
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I went to a similar place called O noir in montreal in 2005, it was a very cool and unique experience, so much so that I remember it 12 years later.
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10-20-2017, 12:51 PM
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#923
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OMG!WTF!
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While I suppose the connection to experiencing the world as would a visually impaired person does, might be interesting, I really don't understand the concept. Visual cues are part of the dining experience. Why deny that? It would be like opening "Blender", where all food is the consistency of yoghurt, so you only experience the taste without the distraction of texture. Not a fan.
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10-20-2017, 01:03 PM
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#924
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Originally Posted by Fighting Banana Slug
While I suppose the connection to experiencing the world as would a visually impaired person does, might be interesting, I really don't understand the concept. Visual cues are part of the dining experience. Why deny that? It would be like opening "Blender", where all food is the consistency of yoghurt, so you only experience the taste without the distraction of texture. Not a fan.
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That sounds really interesting. I would try that
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10-20-2017, 01:04 PM
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#925
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Originally Posted by Hack&Lube
What is wrong with all these landlords asking for astronomical rent?
Would they rather have the place sit empty and businesses with 10-30 year track records leave the premises? Where is the $10,000 - $20,000 a month (for Stephen Ave, 17th Ave, etc.) rent that people are paying going to? They will then have to pay thousands in TI to get someone else to rebuild all that was torn out.
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They have to cover their expenses as well. Most of these are owned by large commercial firms and when their property taxes are doubled they simply pass down the bill to the lessees. Now we have huge vacancy problems as many businesses are no longer profitable.
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11-13-2017, 08:24 AM
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#927
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Sylvan Lake
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Originally Posted by Smartcar
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Jesus Christ, my wife worked on that project. I remember getting a tour of it during construction. A massive restaurant.
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Originally Posted by Sliver
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11-13-2017, 09:04 AM
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#928
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Calgary
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While I loved Catch (when Chef Groves was there) it didn't seem the same once he departed. Obviously something (or perhaps two places) will open up there, no way the Hyatt lets it sit empty as that just isn't good for image.
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11-13-2017, 01:50 PM
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#929
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: North of the River, South of the Bluff
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Originally Posted by Smartcar
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In my least a-hole-ish voice... Catch was still open?
Not sure if this and Belvedere is a economic sign of the times or just a food scene passing them by.
Calgary has become very competitive since Catch opened. I haven't been there in 10 years since I last ate a bad meal there. Just way too many options out there these days.
I am sure someone will snag the spot and renew it.
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11-27-2017, 10:13 PM
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#930
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Calgary
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Certainly not categorized under "fine dining", but I'm looking for some recommendations for family friendly Chinese buffet options on Christmas Eve, preferably in the SE.
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11-28-2017, 09:36 AM
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#931
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Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Winebar Kensington
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We liked this at The Guild:
Prairie Paella
West Coast octopus and clams, housemade bacon, applewood-roasted chicken, smoked black barley, chickpeas, red rice
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11-28-2017, 09:44 AM
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#932
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Franchise Player
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The wife is doing a Keto diet these days (no/low carbs, high fat) and her Birthday is coming up, anyone know of a good restaurant I could take her to where she wouldn't feel super guilty eating something?
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11-28-2017, 10:25 AM
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#933
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Franchise Player
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a steakhouse?
Brazilian BBQ?
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11-29-2017, 10:32 AM
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#934
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Originally Posted by jaydorn
The Smith is a tough loss, felt like we finally had a decent brunch spot in this area of town. But it also looks like they midnight moved & left staff/musicians unpaid. |
Anyone venture into the Ale House that replaced The Smith yet?
https://canyonpublichouse.com/
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11-29-2017, 10:48 AM
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#935
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On Hiatus
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Calgary Alberta Canada
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Originally Posted by craigwd
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Might go try the brunch 14$ for three bennys isnt bad.
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12-08-2017, 08:46 AM
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#937
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Weitz
The wife is doing a Keto diet these days (no/low carbs, high fat) and her Birthday is coming up, anyone know of a good restaurant I could take her to where she wouldn't feel super guilty eating something?
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I've been eating keto for 5 months now. It's surprisingly easy at most restaurants. I just have them sub out the carb items with more veggies usually.
If she likes steak, I'd hit up a steakhouse for sure.
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12-08-2017, 09:25 AM
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#938
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Calgary
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Originally Posted by Canehdianman
I've been eating keto for 5 months now. It's surprisingly easy at most restaurants. I just have them sub out the carb items with more veggies usually.
If she likes steak, I'd hit up a steakhouse for sure.
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A great birthday dinner would be the chateaubriand prepared table-side at Caesars (Willow Park) - it already comes with a lot of grilled vegies and hollandaise for the fat  , and I am sure you can ask them to sub in extra veggies for the stuffed potato...
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12-08-2017, 09:28 AM
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#939
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by VladtheImpaler
A great birthday dinner would be the chateaubriand prepared table-side at Caesars (Willow Park) - it already comes with a lot of grilled vegies and hollandaise for the fat , and I am sure you can ask them to sub in extra veggies for the stuffed potato... |
Great minds think alike! I went to Caesar's for my birthday. Had the large striploin with neptune though (shrimp, asparagus and hollandaise).
So F'ing good.
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12-08-2017, 10:06 AM
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#940
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Canehdianman
Great minds think alike! I went to Caesar's for my birthday. Had the large striploin with neptune though (shrimp, asparagus and hollandaise).
So F'ing good.
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I have to try that sometime. We have fallen into the standard pattern - tableside Caesar, Chateaubriand and a bottle of Hess.
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