Calgary Food, coffee, etc. - Page 223

Rusty van Reddick · #**4441** Posted **Mar 11, 2012, 5:00 PM**

I live very near Chocolate Bar and have been there once. The shit espresso I got made me never want to return.

It's not a dessert place per se since there's no eat-in option, but the chocolates from Epiphanie (on 11 St SW, by Galaxie Diner) are just mind-blowing.

Good coffeehouses have good desserts. Some source from eg Manuel Latruwe or Sidewalk Citizen (Kawa, Phil & Sebastian) and some have their own in-house baking (Bumpys, which closes at 4pm; Caffe Rosso, Caffe Beano).

You Need A Thneed · #**4442** Posted **Mar 12, 2012, 6:07 AM**

Not fancy food, but the former Boston Pizza in Falconridge is being renovated into a Swiss Chalet. We had been wishing for a closer Swiss Chalet for a while.

Radley77 · #**4443** Posted **Mar 12, 2012, 7:55 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty van Reddick

I live very near Chocolate Bar and have been there once. The shit espresso I got made me never want to return.

It's not a dessert place per se since there's no eat-in option, but the chocolates from Epiphanie (on 11 St SW, by Galaxie Diner) are just mind-blowing.

Good coffeehouses have good desserts. Some source from eg Manuel Latruwe or Sidewalk Citizen (Kawa, Phil & Sebastian) and some have their own in-house baking (Bumpys, which closes at 4pm; Caffe Rosso, Caffe Beano).

I haven't heard any reviews of the Chocolate Bar and have yet to hear of anyone that raves about it. While in Fernie recently found this choclatier called Beanpod. They have some old milling machines and process starts from the raw cacao pod. Amazing what one can do with chocolate. I'll have to check out those coffeehouses you recommended. Caffe Rosso is near my 'hood and didn't know of it.

Ramsayfarian · #**4444** Posted **Mar 12, 2012, 8:04 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radley77

I haven't heard any reviews of the Chocolate Bar and have yet to hear of anyone that raves about it. While in Fernie recently found this choclatier called Beanpod. They have some old milling machines and process starts from the raw cacao pod. Amazing what one can do with chocolate. I'll have to check out those coffeehouses you recommended. Caffe Rosso is near my 'hood and didn't know of it.

Name escapes me, but there's a place in Inglewood that makes it's own chocolate. I think it's called Chocolat or something like that. Which reminds me, I recently ran into Benard Calibret at a coffee spot.

5seconds · #**4445** Posted **Mar 12, 2012, 8:43 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ramsayfarian

Name escapes me, but there's a place in Inglewood that makes it's own chocolate. I think it's called Chocolat or something like that. Which reminds me, I recently ran into Benard Calibret at a coffee spot.

Yup, Choklat on 9th. All organic and apparently the only place in Calgary the makes the chocolate from scratch (That's what they say, anyway).

Radley77 · #**4446** Posted **Mar 12, 2012, 9:33 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ramsayfarian

Name escapes me, but there's a place in Inglewood that makes it's own chocolate. I think it's called Chocolat or something like that. Which reminds me, I recently ran into Benard Calibret at a coffee spot.

You mean Bernard Callebaut? F. Thanks for reminding how some highfalutin' lawyer stole his real name.

Appreciate the tip for Choklat in Inglewood, will have to check it out.

Ramsayfarian · #**4447** Posted **Mar 12, 2012, 10:00 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radley77

You mean Bernard Callebaut? F. Thanks for reminding how some highfalutin' lawyer stole his real name.

Appreciate the tip for Choklat in Inglewood, will have to check it out.

The one and the same.
I've heard good things about Choklat. Supposidly they're are very few places that make their own chocolate from scratch. Even Bernie had his shipped in.

Radley77 · #**4448** Posted **Mar 12, 2012, 10:51 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by You Need A Thneed

Not fancy food, but the former Boston Pizza in Falconridge is being renovated into a Swiss Chalet. We had been wishing for a closer Swiss Chalet for a while.

I just found out there was also a Mary Brown's in Falconridge too. Mary Brown's is only in Fort McMurray, Edmonton and Calgary currently (none in BC or SK). There used to be one in Whitecourt, but it closed. My Newfie friends and I drive all over Calgary to get some.

You Need A Thneed · #**4449** Posted **Mar 12, 2012, 11:13 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radley77

I just found out there was also a Mary Brown's in Falconridge too. Mary Brown's is only in Fort McMurray, Edmonton and Calgary currently (none in BC or SK). There used to be one in Whitecourt, but it closed. My Newfie friends and I drive all over Calgary to get some.

There's been a Mary Brown's there for years.

I recommend Fritou Chicken on Saddletowne Circle though, if you want fried chicken.

Rusty van Reddick · #**4450** Posted **Mar 13, 2012, 4:18 AM**

Ohhhhhh for fried chicken PLEASE check out Olive Chicken on 10th Ave east of 14 St SW in the Korean plaza next to Community Natural Foods. Korean fried chicken with or without sweet-spicy sauce and absolutely amazing fries. Good prices too.

ZeDgE · #**4451** Posted **Mar 13, 2012, 4:33 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty van Reddick

Ohhhhhh for fried chicken PLEASE check out Olive Chicken on 10th Ave east of 14 St SW in the Korean plaza next to Community Natural Foods. Korean fried chicken with or without sweet-spicy sauce and absolutely amazing fries. Good prices too.

Been there a few times, good stuff and good prices too. Hot and Sour.. mmm.

Bakery next door is great too.

Jimby · #**4452** Posted **Mar 13, 2012, 4:42 AM**

I love Olive's chicken and fries. Thanks for telling us about it Rusty!

cityscape_enthusiast · #**4453** Posted **Mar 15, 2012, 3:30 PM**

Noticed on my way home yesterday that they have already changed the awning where Capo used to be. It's now called "The Fine Diner".

Wigs · #**4454** Posted **Mar 16, 2012, 6:19 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by You Need A Thneed

There's been a Mary Brown's there for years.

I recommend Fritou Chicken on Saddletowne Circle though, if you want fried chicken.

Me and my business partner went to Fritou today for lunch. service was lacking and took a while for food to get ready but the fried chicken and fries was decent! thanks for the tip

You Need A Thneed · #**4455** Posted **Mar 16, 2012, 6:12 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by WIGS

Me and my business partner went to Fritou today for lunch. service was lacking and took a while for food to get ready but the fried chicken and fries was decent! thanks for the tip

You are welcome. I have never had problems with the service when I've been there, but I've never been there for lunch either.

Calgarian · #**4456** Posted **Mar 16, 2012, 6:45 PM**

Just had lunch at the new Grumans deli on 11Ave (directly north of Keynote). Not bad little lunch spot, had the beef brisket which was quite tasty. Tried their ground chuck burger the other day which was also quite good. Nice to have another place to eat in the area.

kw5150 · #**4457** Posted **Mar 16, 2012, 6:56 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty van Reddick

I live very near Chocolate Bar and have been there once. The shit espresso I got made me never want to return.

It's not a dessert place per se since there's no eat-in option, but the chocolates from Epiphanie (on 11 St SW, by Galaxie Diner) are just mind-blowing.

Good coffeehouses have good desserts. Some source from eg Manuel Latruwe or Sidewalk Citizen (Kawa, Phil & Sebastian) and some have their own in-house baking (Bumpys, which closes at 4pm; Caffe Rosso, Caffe Beano).

I think the chocolate bar is under new ownership. It was amazing 5 years ago. I went there about 4 months ago and did not enjoy the experience. The new owners seem to think they are carpenters and had created all kind of ad-hoc table-thingy's and the glass for the food displays was filthy. I dont know how a place can go downhill like that compared to before. Is there no where to sit now??

kw5150 · #**4458** Posted **Mar 16, 2012, 6:57 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty van Reddick

Ohhhhhh for fried chicken PLEASE check out Olive Chicken on 10th Ave east of 14 St SW in the Korean plaza next to Community Natural Foods. Korean fried chicken with or without sweet-spicy sauce and absolutely amazing fries. Good prices too.

Putting this on the list......

kw5150 · #**4459** Posted **Mar 16, 2012, 6:58 PM**

Has anyone been to Paloma Mexican restaurant in the NE? You can get there by train and it is really good. I want to go back soon.

Ramsayfarian · #**4460** Posted **Mar 16, 2012, 7:20 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calgarian

Just had lunch at the new Grumans deli on 11Ave (directly north of Keynote). Not bad little lunch spot, had the beef brisket which was quite tasty. Tried their ground chuck burger the other day which was also quite good. Nice to have another place to eat in the area.

I just noticed that place the other. Knowing they have brisket has just moved i up on my places to try for lunch.