http://www.chow.com/boards/86 Wed, 22 May 2013 03:42:55 GMT Keep track of the lastest threads on Chowhound http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902824#8092374 Oh dear. Are they considered good? I didn't like them at all the few times I went. Noodles are too soft and thin, broth was not strong enough. LA Ramen places really spoiled me, I guess. Shazam Thu, 23 May 2013 17:11:47 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902824#8092374 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902682#8092371 Garlic gets planted in fall, not now, unless you want scapes, I suppose. You can get garlic for growing at any of the garden centres in town or at Home Depot, Rona, etc. Shazam Thu, 23 May 2013 17:10:23 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902682#8092371 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/898468#8089857 Thanks to everyone for their suggestions.... We went with what we knew.. Apothic ($11 vs $17 in BC), Santa Margherita ($12 vs $20 in BC) and Luigi Bosca ($12 vs $18 in BC) Also, for the record single malt scotches were significantly cheaper in Alberta. We saved, on average, $25 per bottle. On our $850 booze run to Alberta we saved $450. VernonBC_Andy Wed, 22 May 2013 14:22:26 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/898468#8089857 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/874733#8089558 I've only eaten at 3 Thai restaurants in Calgary, and Khao San was the best by far. Decor and presentation was amazing. The spring rolls and papaya salad were heavenly, and the curry was good. Not as flavourful as White Elephant, but the rest of the meal surpassed WE by far. Service, Decor, Presentation were all 9.5, food was a solid 9. Better than White Elephant, and miles above Ruan Thai. BladeXT Wed, 22 May 2013 08:06:49 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/874733#8089558 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/308053#8089539 Definitely my favourite place to eat in the belt line. Pizza is always fresh, they have delicious and exotic flavours, thin crust, and the only meat they serve is pork. I would recommend this place to everyone, and I do! BladeXT Wed, 22 May 2013 07:22:57 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/308053#8089539 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901495#8088773 I asked the chef at my sushi place and he said he had never seen it for sale in Calgary and he has been here for about 20 years. He did mention that there was a yakitori restaurant in Vancouver that used it http://www.zakkushi.com/ and that they imported from Japan. Maybe if you contacted them they could hook you up with a source. cancowboy Tue, 21 May 2013 22:10:48 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901495#8088773 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/565973#8086885 There is a new cafe/restaurant opened this month. 107th street & jasper ave. it's called Arabia. Probably the best Arabic "from scratch" food, salads are fresh, hot grill food is made right in front of you-so u see it is also fresh and the place is SUPER CLEAN! Eyetech Tue, 21 May 2013 00:45:54 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/565973#8086885 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901912#8083656 Thanks, have to try out some of these other falafel places. A couple of months ago in another city I had two excellent falafels from different restaurants. At both, the patties were fried to order. Apart from good toppings and assembly, frying the patties to order does seem to be very important, with superior results to having them pre-made and sitting under heat lamps. I don’t mind standing around for a few minutes while they fry. One of the places also had interesting varietal patties with toppings to match. Salma Hage’s recent book “The Lebanese Kitchen” has 7 different varieties of falafel patties. So things are moving along in the falafel world. VitalForce Sun, 19 May 2013 13:04:35 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901912#8083656 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902251#8080704 No thoughts...they are damn good when lightly cooked and eaten shortly after you take them home. golfer1 Fri, 17 May 2013 15:54:15 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902251#8080704 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/900162#8075262 I agree with the others here that pretty much every restaurant is kid-friendly. We have a two year old and have been very warmly welcomed everywhere we have gone. Both the Elk & Oarsman (pub) and the Juniper Bistro (mid range, with beautiful views of the valley) have kids menus as well as crayons and colouring pages. Suginoya Japanese Restaurant was also great. I don't know if they have crayons (I actually brought my own that time!), but they had lots of colourful plastic cups and plates for my daughter to share our adult meals. jenn_g Tue, 14 May 2013 22:19:35 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/900162#8075262 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901591#8073685 Tau Bay hands down. Too bad they are closed until July 8th! odee Tue, 14 May 2013 03:33:21 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901591#8073685 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/896024#8072354 Went for brunch recently and was very pleased. The short rib was hearty but not greasy and I love the cure on the salmon! The only thing I would have liked is more yolk on the short ribs and more pieces of salmon, because I'm greedy that way. I tried the ricotta fritters too - peppery and savory. And the maple syrup wasn't too sweet, which made it perfect. anonymoose Mon, 13 May 2013 15:54:18 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/896024#8072354 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901450#8072164 Liquor store? I would have never thought of looking there. Thanks for the tip. I will definitely check that out! josey124 Mon, 13 May 2013 14:04:04 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901450#8072164 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/798786#8068207 Nice. I was at the Brentwood Co-op a few weeks ago and they had nothing. I was severely disappointed. On the other hand that one is full of old white people shoppers (NTTAWWT). Shazam Fri, 10 May 2013 17:37:17 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/798786#8068207 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901458#8067029 A Ladybug Cafe is in Aspen area, supposed to be very good for breakfast - 2132-10 Aspen Stone Blvd is the address. tex_in_yyc Thu, 09 May 2013 23:32:11 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901458#8067029 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/897657#8066683 The easiest way to get to Edelweiss is to actually walk through the Banff Trail train station, cross the tracks, and go into the Banff Trail neighborhood. Go to 20th Ave and walk East. It's about 4 blocks or so. yyc_mom Thu, 09 May 2013 20:19:10 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/897657#8066683 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901333#8066557 Several of the Sunterra Market locations have a wide variety of dishes available at different stations. Although those are pay for what you get, not one price for everything, more of a cafeteria style. yyc_mom Thu, 09 May 2013 19:09:02 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901333#8066557 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/900192#8064491 S/B Flipp'n Burgers Sorry about getting the name (slightly) wrong - I will blame it on tax time. If a moderator can correct it, it would be appreciated. cancowboy Wed, 08 May 2013 19:43:48 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/900192#8064491 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/832291#8063843 Ousia closed last week. I am sad to see it close. I only had the chance to go once and was looking forward to again. aasg Wed, 08 May 2013 14:57:18 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/832291#8063843 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/900506#8057645 Really? Are we talking about the same place? My only "complaint" was that ambience was maybe a little too casual....very subjective, I know. However, as noted, the food really was excellent! The wine list was maybe limited.....we went with a familiar zinfandel that we had had several times previously. Not spectacular but reliably good. rancher rick Sun, 05 May 2013 04:12:19 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/900506#8057645 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/900797#8056162 Opened in the old Soundsaround location near Denny's. Nice, bright store. Very busy when I was in today. Great addition to the neighbourhood. They will be starting a salad/food bar in a couple of weeks. beggsy Sat, 04 May 2013 02:54:13 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/900797#8056162 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/897066#8052206 Bought some frozen at Superstore a couple of weeks ago. Don't bother, very salty, and had been well overcooked at the processing plant. Disgusting actually. Scary Bill Thu, 02 May 2013 14:02:39 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/897066#8052206 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/890138#8049474 Doh, sorry--spent so much time catching up that somehow I read Italian Store and thought Lina's... even better that the Italian Store saw some renos-the restaurant side used to look kind of neglected-it was always vacant whenever I visited. I'm a 10 minute drive from Sylvan Star's HQ but they don't do their own ricotta or mozzarella so thanks-I'll have to check them out next time we're in Calgary. =) maplesugar Wed, 01 May 2013 04:47:57 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/890138#8049474 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/885591#8049395 Yes, it closed in January 2013, sadly. If you really like chef Ryan O'Flynn's cooking at La Persaud, he’s gone to join Calgary’s Laurier Lodge to make more French bistro food as a partner and chef and will be having some more fun with French bistro. ajwoo Wed, 01 May 2013 03:42:49 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/885591#8049395 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/900317#8048511 Thanks Anonymoose, I live here and have yet to try any of those places. Well, except Thompson's but haven't been in years. tibbles Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:27:00 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/900317#8048511