Calgary Food, coffee, etc. - Page 246

Rusty van Reddick · #**4901** Posted: **Jul 25, 2012, 12:02 AM**

The guys at Burger Quest found Rocky's overrated. Based on their description of what sounds like piss-poor toppings I've taken it off my burger bucket list. From the site:

"Toppings 13/30
I asked for the Rocky’s special with bacon and no relish. Translated this is a Rocky’s single that comes topped with a slice of American cheese, some chopped white onion, a few chunks of bacon flavored carbon and mustard. The mustard and onion hide sparingly under the lid and the bacon and cheese have been kidnapped and thrown in the trunk, never to be seen, or tasted again."

www.burgerquest.com

Vascilli · #**4902** Posted: **Jul 25, 2012, 12:23 AM**

Why have I never heard of that website...

Rusty van Reddick · #**4903** Posted: **Jul 25, 2012, 4:31 AM**

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Originally Posted by Vascilli

Why have I never heard of that website...

Because you don't follow me on twitter?

Rusty van Reddick · #**4904** Posted: **Jul 25, 2012, 4:36 AM**

"Flavour Sabre" on the bun at Peter's:

"Peter’s bun is not good. I don’t know what else to say. Normally, I would try and find something clever to say and relate it to a life experience that provides some kind of humorous comparative tool, but I am at a loss here. It’s no good and should not be used for a hamburger. It’s substandard, below par, crappy, off-putting, lame, irrelevant, inconsequential, flavourless, disappointing, bad, sucky, shitty, wouldn’t eat it if I was starving and all I had in my fridge was a Peter’s bun. Like I said, not good."

Jimby · #**4905** Posted: **Jul 25, 2012, 5:42 AM**

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Originally Posted by Rusty van Reddick

The guys at Burger Quest found Rocky's overrated. Based on their description of what sounds like piss-poor toppings I've taken it off my burger bucket list. From the site:

"Toppings 13/30
I asked for the Rocky’s special with bacon and no relish. Translated this is a Rocky’s single that comes topped with a slice of American cheese, some chopped white onion, a few chunks of bacon flavored carbon and mustard. The mustard and onion hide sparingly under the lid and the bacon and cheese have been kidnapped and thrown in the trunk, never to be seen, or tasted again."

www.burgerquest.com

I go for the good beef patty not for the toppings. Maybe Burgerquest should have had the relish?

Peter's - I don't like the bun, patty, and bbq sauce, or their mushy fries.

DizzyEdge · #**4906** Posted: **Jul 25, 2012, 4:11 PM**

Yeah I'd still check out Rocky's at least once, the patties are big and good.

Jimby · #**4907** Posted: **Jul 25, 2012, 7:07 PM**

There is a Greek restaurant called Kuzina (sp?) opening up on 17th Ave to the west of the Toole Peet building, and on the east side is a Soby's Eatery. Is this a new location for Soby's or a second location? There is/was a Soby's in the Callebaut building on 1 St SE.

Rusty van Reddick · #**4908** Posted: **Jul 25, 2012, 8:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by Jimby

There is a Greek restaurant called Kuzina (sp?) opening up on 17th Ave to the west of the Toole Peet building, and on the east side is a Soby's Eatery. Is this a new location for Soby's or a second location? There is/was a Soby's in the Callebaut building on 1 St SE.

I said a few pages ago that I'd heard that the owners of Athens By Night (which I never ate at) were taking that, their original location, back and it looks like Kuzina is the transformation. It's both storefronts which should make for a pretty big restaurant.

This is a new location for Soby's. The one on 1st SE has been closed for a long time- it's where L'Epicerie has now been for a couple of years.

Jimby · #**4909** Posted: **Jul 26, 2012, 9:13 PM**

Thanks Rusty!

A new Peruvian place Pio Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken which I don't think has been mentioned here yet. It seems to be around the 'corner' from the other new Peruvian place, Inti.
2929 Sunridge Way NE facebook.com/PioPeru
I would like to try the seafood salad and the chicken!

Rusty van Reddick · #**4910** Posted: **Jul 27, 2012, 4:35 PM**

Looks like Calgary has a Little Lima happening.

Lots of new food vendors at Folk Fest this year. Gone are Nomads (Yukon freaky cult-like crew that sold me perhaps the worst meal I've ever paid for last year) and the $14 for 2 halibut taco people. Also sadly, no Jamaican patties but I guess they made up for that by having nothing BUT Jamaican patties at Canada Day...

On the Island is some veterans like the most overrated Indian food in the country (I get "tradition" but why people line up for mediocre Indian from Winnipeg with crappy overcooked rice and horrible naan when we have dozens of excellent Indian places in town already- I spend my money elsewhere), LOTS of desert options with two fiasco gelato stands (one truck, one tent), Jelly, and Cruffs (yay! I love Cruffs), several food trucks from in and outside of Calgary including really excellent sushi- excellent- from an outfit in Fernie and once again Phil & Sebastian in a bigger space.

fusili · #**4911** Posted: **Jul 27, 2012, 4:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by Rusty van Reddick

Looks like Calgary has a Little Lima happening.

Lots of new food vendors at Folk Fest this year. Gone are Nomads (Yukon freaky cult-like crew that sold me perhaps the worst meal I've ever paid for last year) and the $14 for 2 halibut taco people. Also sadly, no Jamaican patties but I guess they made up for that by having nothing BUT Jamaican patties at Canada Day...

On the Island is some veterans like the most overrated Indian food in the country (I get "tradition" but why people line up for mediocre Indian from Winnipeg with crappy overcooked rice and horrible naan when we have dozens of excellent Indian places in town already- I spend my money elsewhere), LOTS of desert options with two fiasco gelato stands (one truck, one tent), Jelly, and Cruffs (yay! I love Cruffs), several food trucks from in and outside of Calgary including really excellent sushi- excellent- from an outfit in Fernie and once again Phil & Sebastian in a bigger space.

Ha ha. Totally agree about the Indian food. It is hard to make Indian food badly, but this was definitely mediocre.

A few years ago there was a North African food vendor. It was probably the best meal I have had at the folk fest. Wish they would come back.

mrcccondor · #**4912** Posted: **Jul 27, 2012, 4:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by Rusty van Reddick

Looks like Calgary has a Little Lima happening.

Lots of new food vendors at Folk Fest this year. Gone are Nomads (Yukon freaky cult-like crew that sold me perhaps the worst meal I've ever paid for last year) and the $14 for 2 halibut taco people. Also sadly, no Jamaican patties but I guess they made up for that by having nothing BUT Jamaican patties at Canada Day...

On the Island is some veterans like the most overrated Indian food in the country (I get "tradition" but why people line up for mediocre Indian from Winnipeg with crappy overcooked rice and horrible naan when we have dozens of excellent Indian places in town already- I spend my money elsewhere), LOTS of desert options with two fiasco gelato stands (one truck, one tent), Jelly, and Cruffs (yay! I love Cruffs), several food trucks from in and outside of Calgary including really excellent sushi- excellent- from an outfit in Fernie and once again Phil & Sebastian in a bigger space.

No green onion cakes this year. Sad face.

With the maneuverability of the food trucks, I wish they would spread out the food a bit better at folk fest. Main street could stand to be less congested.

ByeByeBaby · #**4913** Posted: **Jul 27, 2012, 5:06 PM**

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Originally Posted by stophs

I was in Olympic Plaza for the Canada Day festivities and noticed a new place called Carne Street Meat, which opened in the tiny space just east of Teatro that was nothing for the longest time. Looks like it's owned by the Teatro group.

Had lunch at Carne yesterday; got a porchetta sandwich ($9.50), with homemade kettle-style potato chips ($2) and a glass-bottle Coke Zero ($2.50).

The sandwich was a decent floury ciabatta, with pork and slaw. It had some of the best pork I've had outside of the Carolinas. It was super-flavourful, hearty, juicy, tender, just delicious. The chips were pretty nice - very thick and crunchy - although it was a bit on the small side, and I forgot to get them to open the Coke Zero, so I had to pry it open back at the office with one of those staple remover teeth things.

Their menu is pretty short; porchetta, meatball and grilled cheese (my friends who had the latter two liked them a lot as well), bacon mac n' cheese, chili and maybe one or two others. They had a couple of monthly specials taped up; a chicken quesadilla and some sort of pork chili thing. Not the place to go with your vegan Muslim coworker, I guess.

$14 for takeout sandwich is a little pricy, but daaaamn was it good. If I'd had the time to grab a table in Olympic Plaza? Heaven.

Rusty van Reddick · #**4914** Posted: **Jul 27, 2012, 7:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by fusili

A few years ago there was a North African food vendor. It was probably the best meal I have had at the folk fest. Wish they would come back.

That actually was Nomads. I agree- a couple of years ago I thought there were outstanding. Then last year, something horrilble happened- their prices went through the roof and the one dish I got from them- I don't recall what it was but do recall it was the priciest on the menu- was a disgrace.

One year a few years back they had these bizarre hippy types who were part of some BC collective where the men all had these long Rasputin style beards- they sold yerba mate with various flavourings- delicious. Wish they'd have come back.

fusili · #**4915** Posted: **Jul 27, 2012, 7:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by Rusty van Reddick

One year a few years back they had these bizarre hippy types who were part of some BC collective where the men all had these long Rasputin style beards- they sold yerba mate with various flavourings- delicious. Wish they'd have come back.

I remember that too. Selling Yerba Mate and having beards. I thought they were all a bunch of Che wannabes.

DoubleK · #**4916** Posted: **Jul 28, 2012, 4:36 PM**

Went to the Boxwood for dinner last night. Really nice space with fantastic atmosphere. The food left me a little disappointed. I had the rotisserie chicken and was surprised to see that it was a chicken leg on a plate on top of some potatoes. I was kinda peeved that the server didn't recommend that you should order a side.

I would go back, but will definitely order a side or an appetizer next time.

Jimby · #**4917** Posted: **Jul 28, 2012, 5:19 PM**

I was underwhelmed with Boxwood. I would go back to sit on their patio on a beautiful summer afternoon to watch the world go by, but not for the restaurant.

Jimby · #**4918** Posted: **Jul 31, 2012, 4:34 AM**

My first time at Fleur de Sel tonight. We started with oysters which were really fresh and sweet and raw.
The house wine was a chenin blanc which was fruity and crisp and the cheapest white on the list.
A romaine salad with grilled cheese toast and a green salad with a nice vinaigrette and then the mains - rib eye and I had the grilled halibut.
It came with rice, green beans, zucchini, turnip, carrot, broccoli, asparagus, snow peas, cauliflower, capers, and cooked radish. Not only beautifully presented, but delicious to eat - cooked to perfection.

halibut, Fleur de Sel by LUMIN8, on Flickr

I had been raving earlier about cardamom ice cream at Village Ice Cream so we were going to go there after but we stayed at Fleur de Sel and enjoyed a mini creme brule and chocolate profiteroles.

2 chocolate profiteroles, Fleur de Sel by LUMIN8, on Flickr

Another night we'll take a lick at VIC.

Rusty van Reddick · #**4919** Posted: **Jul 31, 2012, 5:55 AM**

Looks delicious!!

MonctonGoldenFlames · #**4920** Posted: **Jul 31, 2012, 2:35 PM**

i'm sure it tasted delicious, but that is one crowded plate. too much going on imo.