Calgary Food, coffee, etc. - Page 333

MalcolmTucker · #**6641** Posted **Jun 6, 2014, 4:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by fusili

I think there is a business that already does this. Forgot the name though.

But if they want to make a go of it, I would love for places like CIBO and Wurst to be on there.

Waiters on route.

mersar · #**6642** Posted **Jun 6, 2014, 4:21 PM**

waiters on route, just-eat.ca, and a few others too that I can't remember the name of

jeffwhit · #**6643** Posted **Jun 8, 2014, 5:30 PM**

Hey guys,

I'll be back in Calgary for the first time really in almost three years this July. We're looking for some places to eat that have opened up since 2011-12 that are worth seeking out. Since we're landing basically when the Stampede starts, going outside of the core/beltline isn't a problem since I don't feel like fighting unnecessary crowds. We eat anything but are more excited about things that are harder to find in Northern Europe.

suburbia · #**6644** Posted **Jun 8, 2014, 10:36 PM**

There was great free chai ... like the real stuff ... at Prince's Island Park today at the World Partnership Walk. They always put on a great show every year, but I think it doesn't get wider attention because it is free. Well, several thousand had a great time anyway, and the authentic chai (dubiously called chai tea by non-South Asians) really hit the spot.

Rusty van Reddick · #**6645** Posted **Jun 9, 2014, 6:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by jeffwhit

We eat anything but are more excited about things that are harder to find in Northern Europe.

For example? There has been an explosion of northern/NW Chinese and Taiwanese places in Calgary the last year or so- I don't recall seeing a speck of that in Copenhagen.

You'll still need coffee- use my map

PrairieGirl204 · #**6646** Posted **Jun 10, 2014, 3:43 PM**

If you could have ANY restaurant in YYC offering delivery - what would they be?

I just moved to Calgary for my startup - www.SkipTheDishes.ca. I want to make sure we get all of the very BEST restaurants online. We currently have Osteria de Medici, Le Villa Chophouse and many others offering delivery in Downtown Calgary! Thoughts?

jeffwhit · #**6647** Posted **Jun 10, 2014, 3:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by Rusty van Reddick

For example? There has been an explosion of northern/NW Chinese and Taiwanese places in Calgary the last year or so- I don't recall seeing a speck of that in Copenhagen.

You'll still need coffee- use my map

Yeah, anything from east of Poland or South of Barcelona but particularly regional Chinese or Taiwanese is certainly welcome. To be crass, "ethnic."

Calgarian · #**6648** Posted **Jun 10, 2014, 4:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by PrairieGirl204

If you could have ANY restaurant in YYC offering delivery - what would they be?

I just moved to Calgary for my startup - www.SkipTheDishes.ca. I want to make sure we get all of the very BEST restaurants online. We currently have Osteria de Medici, Le Villa Chophouse and many others offering delivery in Downtown Calgary! Thoughts?

Pizzeria Gaga

MalcolmTucker · #**6649** Posted **Jun 10, 2014, 4:30 PM**

The thai place in Eau Claire Market.

Rusty van Reddick · #**6650** Posted **Jun 11, 2014, 1:54 AM**

Jackie's Thai and Gaga are excellent suggestions for a delivery service!

Long's Chinese Food

Midori

Bensonhurst

Olive Chicken

Vascilli · #**6651** Posted **Jun 11, 2014, 9:04 AM**

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Originally Posted by PrairieGirl204

If you could have ANY restaurant in YYC offering delivery - what would they be?

I just moved to Calgary for my startup - www.SkipTheDishes.ca. I want to make sure we get all of the very BEST restaurants online. We currently have Osteria de Medici, Le Villa Chophouse and many others offering delivery in Downtown Calgary! Thoughts?

Popeyes. Good luck with that one.

Rusty van Reddick · #**6652** Posted **Jun 11, 2014, 3:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by Vascilli

Popeyes. Good luck with that one.

We don't have Popeyes in Calgary and neither do they have it in any US city without a big African-American population, so I'm not sure what the joke is here. Yes it's in Toronto for some bizarre reason.

The selection on the website is pretty good, prairie girl. Very comprehensive. Some items are going to be horrible for delivery though- just eyeballing it really quickly I see Big Cheese and I cannot imagine what poutine would be like after a 45 minute or longer delivery gap. Same with, say, the delicious grilled dough from A La Saj- it can tolerate a walk back to the office but not a drive but I guess if they want to be listed it's their call and customers will decide if it makes sense or not.

There isn't enough sushi or other Japanese on the menu is my other suggestion for right now. No, nigiri sushi doesn't travel well, but things like rice bowls and noodles certainly can and it's not a bad thing to have on offer.

Rusty van Reddick · #**6653** Posted **Jun 11, 2014, 3:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by jeffwhit

Yeah, anything from east of Poland or South of Barcelona but particularly regional Chinese or Taiwanese is certainly welcome. To be crass, "ethnic."

Excellent Calgary food blog with special focus on Chinese: http://followmyfoodtrail.wordpress.com

MalcolmTucker · #**6654** Posted **Jun 11, 2014, 4:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by Rusty van Reddick

We don't have Popeyes in Calgary and neither do they have it in any US city without a big African-American population, so I'm not sure what the joke is here. Yes it's in Toronto for some bizarre reason.

The selection on the website is pretty good, prairie girl. Very comprehensive. Some items are going to be horrible for delivery though- just eyeballing it really quickly I see Big Cheese and I cannot imagine what poutine would be like after a 45 minute or longer delivery gap. Same with, say, the delicious grilled dough from A La Saj- it can tolerate a walk back to the office but not a drive but I guess if they want to be listed it's their call and customers will decide if it makes sense or not.

There isn't enough sushi or other Japanese on the menu is my other suggestion for right now. No, nigiri sushi doesn't travel well, but things like rice bowls and noodles certainly can and it's not a bad thing to have on offer.

Popeyes in Toronto is halal I believe, which helps a lot.

DizzyEdge · #**6655** Posted **Jun 11, 2014, 5:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by Rusty van Reddick

We don't have Popeyes in Calgary and neither do they have it in any US city without a big African-American population, so I'm not sure what the joke is here. Yes it's in Toronto for some bizarre reason.

The selection on the website is pretty good, prairie girl. Very comprehensive. Some items are going to be horrible for delivery though- just eyeballing it really quickly I see Big Cheese and I cannot imagine what poutine would be like after a 45 minute or longer delivery gap. Same with, say, the delicious grilled dough from A La Saj- it can tolerate a walk back to the office but not a drive but I guess if they want to be listed it's their call and customers will decide if it makes sense or not.

There isn't enough sushi or other Japanese on the menu is my other suggestion for right now. No, nigiri sushi doesn't travel well, but things like rice bowls and noodles certainly can and it's not a bad thing to have on offer.

That is the joke

Jimby · #**6656** Posted **Jun 11, 2014, 8:39 PM**

Anyone tried Gachi "Asian Korean Fusion" yet?
I'm hearing good things about it. 96% like it on Urbanspoon if that means anything.
2711 17 Ave SW

Wigs · #**6657** Posted **Jun 11, 2014, 8:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by PrairieGirl204

Hey everyone, I just moved to Calgary (I'm originally from MB) to help out with my friend's local startup - www.SkipTheDishes.ca The group offers online ordering for local restaurants (pickup and delivery)...
I was wondering if you could help me out with suggestions of local restaurants you want to see signed up...

LDV Pizza - amazing thin crust, wood fired pizza
The Himalayan delicious Nepalese cuisine
Shikiji - Japanese noodles, sushi, etc.

Me&You · #**6658** Posted **Jun 11, 2014, 9:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by Wigs

LDV Pizza - amazing thin crust, wood fired pizza
The Himalayan delicious Nepalese cuisine
Shikiji - Japanese noodles, sushi, etc.

YES, the Himalayan please!

Though, they're closed for renos over the summer... Plenty of time to get them signed up

Spring2008 · #**6659** Posted **Jun 16, 2014, 7:53 PM**

Cleaver on 17th av and 5th st should be opening soon. Lighting features etc installed.

Across the street there's a new sign up for RAD as the design firm of the formerly empty retail bay west of Tilted Kilted/and that pizza shop.

Rusty van Reddick · #**6660** Posted **Jun 16, 2014, 10:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by Spring2008

Cleaver on 17th av and 5th st should be opening soon. Lighting features etc installed.

Across the street there's a new sign up for RAD as the design firm of the formerly empty retail bay west of Tilted Kilted/and that pizza shop.

Great news on both items! That shuttered place that was the Indian+Mexican has been a ridiculous gong show from the time I moved to Calgary up to an including the last owners serving prison time for having employees living in open sewage in the basement.

The Coup is REALLY close- windows were open and they were having a staff meeting there yesterday.