Calgary Food, coffee, etc. - Page 233

DizzyEdge · #**4641** Posted **May 10, 2012, 9:16 PM**

Is there any vegan/vegetarian joint better than or on par with the Coup in Calgary?

Jimby · #**4642** Posted **May 11, 2012, 4:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by DizzyEdge

Is there any vegan/vegetarian joint better than or on par with the Coup in Calgary?

Since no one is answering your question, I think that means you're asking the wrong demographic group! I have been to Coup a couple of times and I really enjoyed the food. There are other vegetarian choices in town but I don't know any that are better than Coup.

Rusty van Reddick · #**4643** Posted **May 11, 2012, 5:59 PM**

I don't think there's a better veggie resto in Canada better than The Coup. But you might want to check out Madly Organic, 1455 17th Ave SW. The menu isn't huge but what they do they do very well. It's not pure veg/vegan but the focus is veg. They're only open until, I think, 6 so try it for lunch.

DizzyEdge · #**4644** Posted **May 11, 2012, 8:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by Rusty van Reddick

I don't think there's a better veggie resto in Canada better than The Coup. But you might want to check out Madly Organic, 1455 17th Ave SW. The menu isn't huge but what they do they do very well. It's not pure veg/vegan but the focus is veg. They're only open until, I think, 6 so try it for lunch.

Cool thanks Rusty. I will say that Live! in Toronto might give the Coup a run for it's money, but I haven't eat extensively at each to really say for sure. I will certainly check out Madly Organic.

Innersoul1 · #**4645** Posted **May 11, 2012, 8:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by Witty Nickname

Alley Burger to be featured on tonight's Eat St. on foodtv.

http://www.calgaryherald.com/life/Ca...055/story.html

AIRDATES
You Gotta Eat Here, airs Fridays at 7 p.m.
May 11: Fat City Franks
May 18: Diner Deluxe
May 25: Jelly Modern Doughnuts
June 1: Evelyn’s Memory Lane Cafe (High River)
June 8: Chuckwagon Cafe (Turner Valley) and Tubby Dog
June 29: Pfanntastic Pannenkoek Haus
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Eat St., airs Wednesdays at 8 and 8:30 p.m.
May 9, 8:30 p.m.: Alley Burger
May 23, 8 p.m.: Fries & Dolls
May 23, 8:30 p.m.: Perogy Boyz

This is great! I was at Fat City Franks last weekend and the owners are so pumped about the television promo that they will be getting. They are very eager to franchise. Funny they changed the name from Chien Chaud because their market research shows that people just didn't get the name! WTF!?

earl69 · #**4646** Posted **May 12, 2012, 4:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by Innersoul1

This is great! I was at Fat City Franks last weekend and the owners are so pumped about the television promo that they will be getting. They are very eager to franchise. Funny they changed the name from Chien Chaud because their market research shows that people just didn't get the name! WTF!?

That perogy style hotdog looked tasty.

Jimby · #**4647** Posted **May 13, 2012, 4:02 AM**

I had dinner at the Little New York Bistro in Longview tonight. It seems the Longview Steakhouse has become quite a hit and Saturday night was booked up by Friday so we went to the LNYB, which was just reviewed by John Gilchrist but I haven't heard the review yet. I would think it would have been quite favourable.
We really enjoyed our dinners. To start I had a green salad with a bright red pomegranate vinaigrette. She had the soup (can't remember) which she said was excellent. We both had rib eyes which were very flavourful. The veg were crisp cooked and perfect.
The table next to us said they really enjoyed their juicy loaded burger and lamb chops.
I think the place has a lot of potential as it is in a newer log cabin type of structure, but it needs some decorating touches to add some ambience, but not from Walmart as they have that look now. There is lots of patio room out front and there were people dining outside when we were there.
The owners used to work at the LS a couple of doors down the main street and opened the Bistro 3 years ago (new to me!). They are from Morocco as is the husband of the LS owners.
I would go back. If I was driving to or from Fernie I would stop for a burger or else try their wraps.

Innersoul1 · #**4648** Posted **May 14, 2012, 5:03 AM**

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Originally Posted by earl69

That perogy style hotdog looked tasty.

It's every bit as brilliant as it looked on tv!

Innersoul1 · #**4649** Posted **May 14, 2012, 5:05 AM**

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Originally Posted by Jimby

I had dinner at the Little New York Bistro in Longview tonight. It seems the Longview Steakhouse has become quite a hit and Saturday night was booked up by Friday so we went to the LNYB, which was just reviewed by John Gilchrist but I haven't heard the review yet. I would think it would have been quite favourable.
We really enjoyed our dinners. To start I had a green salad with a bright red pomegranate vinaigrette. She had the soup (can't remember) which she said was excellent. We both had rib eyes which were very flavourful. The veg were crisp cooked and perfect.
The table next to us said they really enjoyed their juicy loaded burger and lamb chops.
I think the place has a lot of potential as it is in a newer log cabin type of structure, but it needs some decorating touches to add some ambience, but not from Walmart as they have that look now. There is lots of patio room out front and there were people dining outside when we were there.
The owners used to work at the LS a couple of doors down the main street and opened the Bistro 3 years ago (new to me!). They are from Morocco as is the husband of the LS owners.
I would go back. If I was driving to or from Fernie I would stop for a burger or else try their wraps.

He gave it 8/10 and I believe he only had lunch!

Jimby · #**4650** Posted **May 14, 2012, 5:46 AM**

8/10 is pretty good! I meant to mention that the dinner entree choices are listed on a blackboard and very limited - chicken, steak, lamb, mahi mahi - which I appreciate rather than offering an extensive menu that fails to deliver.
They had a couple of appetizers (snails was one choice) which we didn't try. Also we had a bottle of California pinot grigio. The wine list is small, in the owner's head.
Dessert was orange creme caramel and warm blueberry crumble with Amaretto chocolate sauce and vanilla ice cream both made in house.

Calgarian · #**4651** Posted **May 15, 2012, 4:31 PM**

Does anyone know a good place to get a couple cedar planks for cooking salmon? I know places where I can get some, but Rona or Home depot seem kinda overkill.

Innersoul1 · #**4652** Posted **May 15, 2012, 4:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by Calgarian

Does anyone know a good place to get a couple cedar planks for cooking salmon? I know places where I can get some, but Rona or Home depot seem kinda overkill.

At Rona, HD, Walmart, Can Tire you can buy a bundle of cedar planks(4) in these little packages. Normally found in the BBQing secton.

Calgarian · #**4653** Posted **May 15, 2012, 4:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by Innersoul1

At Rona, HD, Walmart, Can Tire you can buy a bundle of cedar planks(4) in these little packages. Normally found in the BBQing secton.

CT sounds promising. Thanks

bigcanuck · #**4654** Posted **May 15, 2012, 5:26 PM**

Go to Totem - you can get a 5/4" x 5" piece starting at $6.32 for an 8' length - then cut it yourself into smaller segments.

mersar · #**4655** Posted **May 15, 2012, 5:46 PM**

Superstore usually has a package/kit as well with a cedar plank in it.

Bigtime · #**4656** Posted **May 15, 2012, 6:06 PM**

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Originally Posted by bigcanuck

Go to Totem - you can get a 5/4" x 5" piece starting at $6.32 for an 8' length - then cut it yourself into smaller segments.

Or you could go to TimberTown and buy that same piece for $6.28 and support a local Calgary business.

Just sayin'.

bigcanuck · #**4657** Posted **May 15, 2012, 6:07 PM**

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Originally Posted by Bigtime

Or you could go to TimberTown and buy that same piece for $6.28 and support a local Calgary business.

Just sayin'.

That would work - couldn't see it on your website with pricing though...

Rusty van Reddick · #**4658** Posted **May 16, 2012, 3:17 AM**

I took a look around the newly-opened Jameson's Pub on 17th Ave SW. What an incredible improvement over the dollar store that was there before (though it was nice to have a dollar store) and just an incredible change for the block vs the always-dead piano store that was there when I first moved to Calgary. I didn't eat but the space and the patio are really beautiful. http://jamesonspubs.com/17thavenue/home

fusili · #**4659** Posted **May 16, 2012, 2:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by Rusty van Reddick

I took a look around the newly-opened Jameson's Pub on 17th Ave SW. What an incredible improvement over the dollar store that was there before (though it was nice to have a dollar store) and just an incredible change for the block vs the always-dead piano store that was there when I first moved to Calgary. I didn't eat but the space and the patio are really beautiful. http://jamesonspubs.com/17thavenue/home

I think you would agree that 17th, for the most part, is vastly improving. While some good stores were lost, such as MegaTunes, there has been a marked improvement in many areas. The dollar store became Jameson's, the Source Adult Video become Wild Wing (plus a future restaurant by the owner of 1410 and classic Jacks), a shoe store became Borgo, The Wicked Wedge became UNA (while I liked Wicked Wedge, UNA is far superior), a Rogers Video is becoming CIBO, etc etc.

polishavenger · #**4660** Posted **May 16, 2012, 2:55 PM**

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Originally Posted by fusili

I think you would agree that 17th, for the most part, is vastly improving. While some good stores were lost, such as MegaTunes, there has been a marked improvement in many areas. The dollar store became Jameson's, the Source Adult Video become Wild Wing (plus a future restaurant by the owner of 1410 and classic Jacks), a shoe store became Borgo, The Wicked Wedge became UNA (while I liked Wicked Wedge, UNA is far superior), a Rogers Video is becoming CIBO, etc etc.

I disagree with you on the wicked wedge/Una point. To me the loss of wicked wedge was a major blow to 17th ave and Una does not come close to filling the gap. I liked Una, but I would take the wedge over it any day. It fills a very different niche, one that doesnt really exist anymore. Its not really an either or scenario, there is plenty of room on 17th for both.