Restaurant Reviews...

[Canadian Turbo]

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Notable. Out of the core, lower rent = lower prices. Michael Noble is the chef/owner and was the chef at Catch when they opened. They are about local food, and sustainable farming. Good stuff.

A great spot for sure, I have been a few times before I left and always had a great experience, a place that is all about the food!!

Sun's Bbq Restaurant, Centre Street North. Don't let the name put you off. Its a oriental place(Chinese), Im not a fan of chinese food in Calgary, but this place I DO LIKE. Food is really good and cheap. Lots of Asians eat there too so its a good sign.

I miss Calgary Chinese food and have not warmed up the Chinese food over here that much yet, surprisingly I find Chinese food to be one of the most regionalized in my experience. Peking Dragon on 4th is my all time fav with I think Happy Valley in Chinatown is not bad.

Rush was still a great place for that high-end experience we went before I left and it was amazing, and for a nice classic Greek style pizza I really miss Manies on 17th ave!

[martin13]

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I think Calgary's restaurant scene has co tinted to develop. Time to revisit this thread. Any new and current favorites?

For me...
Alloy. It is tucked away on 42nd...a few blocks north of TuneDub. Food is ... Fusion? Beyond labels, it is great. I can't say much about the menu as I usually order the special, or do a tasting menu. We like it so much, we had them host our wedding.

Notable. Out of the core, lower rent = lower prices. Michael Noble is the chef/owner and was the chef at Catch when they opened. They are about local food, and sustainable farming. Good stuff.

I have only eaten at alloy once, it was great though!

[R_Ethug]

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agree

Alloy is good

Notable is fantastic! one of my favs this year

big T's BBQ was just filmed yesterday for 'you gotta eat here' we have a friend that works there that has pics with the guy

[onceover]

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Holy smoke has awesome pulled pork
Jimmy's A&A for a quick shwarma
Notable as mentioned earlier
Japanese noodle house for some delicious well priced sushi
Pulcinella or Giuseppes Italian Market for tasty thin crust pizza

[R-Audi]

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I actually think Palamino has the best BBQ in the city.. a little off the beaten path for most though.

[cam_wmh]

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My current faves:

Candella
Model Milk
El's (popcorn roll!)
Brava
Una
Farm

Pub Food: unequivocally, the Drum & Monkey. (pita pizza's!!)
Old faithful: Buon Giorno

[Kor]

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I was at the Palomino yesterday and I agree the food (BBQ) there is AWESOME.

Best restaurants in the city, in no particular order:

Belvedere
Avec
Vin Room
Muse
Anju
Tribune
Cilantro
Open Range
Ox and Angela
Laurier Lounge
Wa's (Sushi)
Zipang (Sushi)

[theedge111]

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What do you guys think of Charcut?

I've heard good things.

[flipstah]

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Bankoknoi Thai Restaurant (Centre Street, 13th Ave, just before Transcanada) is a good place for Thai. Again has been consistent and good on price.

Sun's Bbq Restaurant, Centre Street North. Don't let the name put you off. Its a oriental place(Chinese), Im not a fan of chinese food in Calgary, but this place I DO LIKE. Food is really good and cheap. Lots of Asians eat there too so its a good sign.

+1 on Bankoknoi and Sun's

Sun's is great but you definitely have to speak Chinese to get good service.

Charcut is alright but hyped. Vintage for steaks.

[onceover]

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Im friends with Suns owners son (lol). And we go there with him and he orders all the good **** for us.
Same owners run Calgary Court restaurant in Chinatown and its awesome!

Pho Pasteur across the street from the harry hays building has great Vietnamese, and the sub place next door (total hole in the wall) has the best viet subs in the city

[cam_wmh]

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What do you guys think of Charcut?

I've heard good things.

IMO, their name is not indicative of a great Charcuterie board. Farm has the best one I've tried in Calgary, especially with the city's best cheese, Janice Beaton in the back.

[flipstah]

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IMO, their name is not indicative of a great Charcuterie board. Farm has the best one I've tried in Calgary, especially with the city's best cheese, Janice Beaton in the back.

QFT.

100% support this statement.

[Smartiepants]

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Agree with pretty much all of the above. I also quite like Farm, and District is also quite good for food.

[852VR6]

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I actually think Palamino has the best BBQ in the city.. a little off the beaten path for most though.

Yea? That's good to know cause I'm heading down here tonight! Any recommendations? Either thinking of the Mac n Cheese with pulled pork or ribs...

[luuluu]

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Yea? That's good to know cause I'm heading down here tonight! Any recommendations? Either thinking of the Mac n Cheese with pulled pork or ribs...

Their pulled pork is delicious...you can't go wrong with anything bbq'ed there. Also their garlic fries are amazing if you're not afraid of garlic breath lol. They have their own smoker and everything is smoked in house.