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 1. Taste Buds & Company Cafe - CLOSED

846 5 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2P 0N3
(403) 264-7117

4.0 star rating
  11/2/2011

I am very confused. The name for this place stated it's closed but I'm pretty damn sure I had lunch there today. Perhaps it's some Halloween leftover spookiness and that awesome chicken pot pie I had was only the ghost of chicken pot pie. The spectre…More »

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 2. Hudsons Canadian Tap House Shawnessy

700-16061 MacLeod Trl SE
Calgary, AB T2Y 3S5
(403) 457-3399

Categories: Sports Bars, Pubs

3.0 star rating
  11/2/2011

I've been to Hudson's south mostly only on Flames night and the odd Friday. For the most part I enjoy myself there. I've found the staff to be very friendly and for the most part prompt. The food is pretty decent and it's priced pretty much the same…More »

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 3. Pink Lime Salon & Spa

918 5th Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2P 0N7
(403) 242-7465

Categories: Hair Salons, Day Spas

3.0 star rating
  11/3/2011

There's a running joke between me and some friends that I know more about the "beauty" industry than any straight man should due to how many hairstylists I've dated. At Pink Lime, I can honestly say that #1) I've never dated anyone that works there…More »

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 4. Centex

9704 Elbow Dr SW
Calgary, AB T2V 1M2
(403) 253-7627
4.0 star rating
  11/5/2011 First to Review

I know it's odd to review a gas station, but the prices these guys have for gas are easily amongst the top in the city. They have cheap gas on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday so if you can hold off until then you can save yourself upwards of 5 cents…More »

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 5. Los Mariachis Mexican Restaurant

1-7400 MacLeod Trl SE
Calgary, AB T2H 0L9
(403) 253-5692

Category: Mexican

3.0 star rating
  11/5/2011

I visited Los Mariachis for a friend's going away trip. Fitting since she's moving to Mexico. The food was very good and the live singer added a great touch. I did find it a little pricey which is the primary cause of my average rating. There is as…More »

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 6. Sushi Kitchan Japanese Cuisine

210 - 163 Quarry Park Blvd SE
Calgary, AB T2C 4J2
(403) 266-8859

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars

4.0 star rating
  11/6/2011

Ever since my trip to Vancouver in August I've had a slight addiction to sushi. I've been travelling all over the city for the best sushi (not just in taste but price) and when I stumbled upon this little gem I was thoroughly impressed. The sushi was…More »

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 7. Montana's Restaurant Cookhouse

2555 32 St NE
Calgary, AB T1Y 7J6
(403) 735-9270

Category: Restaurants

3.0 star rating
  11/8/2011

I typically try and not review franchised restaurants as you usually know what you get. I'd love to give a shout out however to Montana's NE cause I had a particularly decent experience there recently. The service in the lounge area was quick and…More »

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 8. Sushi Dining Chopsticks - CLOSED

3745 Memorial Drive Southeast
Calgary, AB T2A 6V4
(403) 235-5055

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars

4.0 star rating
  11/9/2011

I guess I'm still on my sushi kick. Tonight's visit was my first time here and even though it's across the city from me it definitely won't be the last. First off the service was great (although our server seemed constantly confused lol). The food…More »

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 9. Bull & Finch Pub Restaurant

2335 162 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2Y 4S6
(403) 873-8088

Category: Pubs

3.0 star rating
  11/10/2011

The Bull & Finch has always struck me as a generic Calgary pub. A decent place with a fun atmosphere to watch a game while munching on typical pub fare. The service has always been friendly at this location and the food is alright. I personally…More »

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 10. Yume Sushi

3400 14 St NW
Calgary, AB T2K 1H9
(403) 338-1118

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars

3.0 star rating
  11/10/2011

I know I know. Enough with the sushi. I'm sorry, I can't help it. When I'm on a kick...well...I'm on a kick. I dropped into Yume Sushi quite honestly by accident. My plans for the evening got delayed and I randomly turned into a parking lot to…More »

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 11. Thai Nong Khai

7400 MacLeod Trl SE
Calgary, AB T2H 0L9
(403) 705-3329

Category: Thai

4.0 star rating
  11/12/2011

I'm going to make this short and sweet. There is no better Thai restaurant in the city. Period. The curry's are extremely tasty, the menu offers plenty of variety, and the staff are always friendly. The only reason this doesn't get a 5 star is…More »

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 12. Canyon Meadows Cinema

13226 Macleod Terrace SE
Calgary, AB T2J 7E5
(403) 670-5444

Category: Cinema

4.0 star rating
  11/13/2011

Back when I worked for the largest video distributor in Canada, I used to get so many screening copies of movies and passes to new releases that I really had no use for the cheap theatre. Those days are now nearly 5 years removed and since then I…More »

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 13. Calgary Farmers Market

510 77th AVE SE
Calgary, AB T2H 1C3
(403) 240-9113

Category: Farmers Market

4.0 star rating
  11/14/2011

I'm not an experienced flea market explorer by any means. Typically it's a cool little place for me to take the kids on the weekend. The Calgary Farmers Market has a vast selection of fresh fruit and a ton of little food stands. Parking is never an…More »

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 14. Home Food Inn Peking Cuisine

5222 MacLeod Trl SW
Calgary, AB T2H 0J2
(403) 259-8585

Category: Chinese

3.0 star rating
  11/15/2011

I've been a fan of Homefood Inn since I was a lot younger. The first thing I ever tried was their lunch boxes. The value is wicked awesome. You get enough food for two meals, a drink, and it's super cheap. If you prefer dining in, their buffet offers…More »

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 15. Original Joe's

163 Quarry Park Blvd SE
Calgary, AB T2C 5E1
(403) 203-8631

Category: Canadian (New)

2.0 star rating
  11/15/2011

I've only been to the Quarry Park location once and it was  meh ok. The food was good and they had football on every T.V., but the service was slow and it's priced the same as trendier, more convenient locations. I would go again but next time with…More »

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 16. Flying Wedge Pizza Co

163 Quarry Park SE
Calgary, AB T2C 4J2
(403) 236-7888

Category: Pizza

1.0 star rating
  11/17/2011

I'm an old-school Wicked Wedge pizza guy from The Red Mile so my initial reaction to Flying Wedge was that it might be a suburban offshoot and I was excited. Unfortunately it is nothing like Wicked Wedge. Although they do have good deals and a decent…More »

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 17. Babylon Restaurant

4338 Macleod Trail S, Calgary
Calgary, AB T2G 0A4
(403) 214-7799

Category: Middle Eastern

3.0 star rating
  11/17/2011

I believe this location is under new ownership (or at least new management). Some of the old features still exist (great place to watch UFC, awesome food, and amongst the least expensive places for Sheesha in Calgary). It looks like they've taken…More »

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 18. Kickers

1215 1 Street SW
Calgary, AB T2R 0V3
(403) 288-8860

Category: Delis

5.0 star rating
  11/18/2011

I rarely give out 5 star reviews so you know Kickers had an amazing effect on me. I've only been once but it's because I don't feel I deserve something so amazing so often. The smoked meat was EASILY the best I've ever had (comparable to the best of…More »

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 19. Lasertrek-the Ultimate Laser Game

7905 Flint Rd SE
Calgary, AB T2H 1G3
(403) 252-9444

Category: Amusement Parks

3.0 star rating
  11/19/2011 First to Review

Since the first time I took my kids to play laser tag they've been hooked. Every weekend they ask. Every. Weekend. I think they think daddy is made of money or something. When my cash flow allows and I just need to shoot my kids (with lasers that…More »

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 20. Shawnessey Vietnamese

16061 Macleod Trl SE
Calgary, AB T2Y 3S5
(403) 201-3888

Category: Vietnamese

3.0 star rating
  11/22/2011 First to Review

My recent craving for Sushi isn't that hard for me to believe. The same thing happened a couple of years back with Vietnamese food. Once I tried it I was hooked and I set out to sample all the locations nearest to me. Shawnessey Vietnamese is one of…More »

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 21. Nellie's On 90th

209-2515 90 Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2V 0L8
(403) 251-5578

Category: Food

3.0 star rating
  11/22/2011

Although Nellie's has a fairly bad reputation for health code violations, I personally haven't had any bad visits. The food is ok and the atmosphere is cool, plus service is always good. The value isn't great but as an independent location it's as…More »

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 22. Endeavor Arts Gallery & Event Space

1209 1st St SW
Calgary, AB T2R 0V3
(403) 532-7800
5.0 star rating
  11/25/2011

I'm far from an art gallery type of guy. With that being said, I really enjoyed my recent visit to Endeavor Arts Gallery for the November Awesome Calgary awards. I remember this place as The Night Gallery back in the day and obviously it's changed.…More »

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 23. Canadian Pizza Unlimited

555 11 Ave Sw
Calgary, AB T2R 1P6
(403) 265-1333

Category: Pizza

3.0 star rating
  11/25/2011

This may not be the best pizza, but it is certainly great for fast, quick, and cheap. I only hit this location up if I'm stumbling out of an Electric Ave bar (old school right?) or find myself downtown at lunch time. Although it's not top quality, 2…More »

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 24. Sushi Ginza Restaurant

10816 Macleod Tr S
Calgary, AB T2J 5N8
(403) 271-9642

Category: Sushi Bars

4.0 star rating
  11/25/2011

I can't believe I've never reviewed this location. If my memory serves me right, this was the place that I tried sushi for the very first time. In following with that tradition, I decided it was time to introduce my children to the taste of Japan.…More »

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 25. MacKay's Cochrane Ice Cream Ltd

PO Box 250 Stn Main
Cochrane, AB T4C 1A5
(403) 932-2455
5.0 star rating
  11/25/2011

I know writing an ice cream review at the end of November is silly, but MacKay's is just that damn good. It truly is an Alberta experience. Even lining up is part of the experience as it seems like MacKay's is never not busy. They have tons of…More »

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 26. Taj Mahal Restaurant

4816 MacLeod Trail SW
Calgary, AB T2G 0A8
(403) 243-6362

Category: Indian

4.0 star rating
  11/28/2011

I'm a big fan of the Taj. The food is always excellent and the buffet is affordable. My only issue is that their butter chicken doesn't come deboned. I know it's a small pet peeve, but I'm very picky when it comes to butter chicken. Heck, it's 90% of…More »

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 27. Phoenix Comics

2523A 17 Ave SW
Calgary, AB T3E 0A2
(403) 246-1706

Category: Comic Books

5.0 star rating
  11/28/2011

I haven't collected comic books or hockey cards in longer than I'd care to remember. With that being said, Phoenix Comics has always had the best selection of whatever I needed. Their supply of comics, toys, figurines, is unrivalled as is their…More »

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 28. Schanks Athletic Club

9627 MacLeod Trl SW
Calgary, AB T2J 0P6
(403) 253-7300

Category: Sports Bars

3.0 star rating
  11/28/2011

Right off the top I have to admit that I may be a little critical of this location. I've been going here since I was legal and unfortunately it is no where near as solid a place it was when I was younger. The food is decent and the entertainment…More »

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 29. Kinjo Sushi

415, 5005 Dalhousie Dr NW
Calgary, AB T3A
(403) 452-8389

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars

5.0 star rating
  11/30/2011

I have only been to this Kinjo location the 1 time and I have to say it's one of my favorites. Everything from the service to the price to the quality of food makes it top notch in my books. If I have a complaint it's that I like it considerably more…More »

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 30. Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar

12100 Macleod Trl SE
Calgary, AB T2J 7G9
(403) 452-6449

Category: Canadian (New)

3.0 star rating
  11/30/2011 First to Review

This location has been many things over the years. It's most successful incarnation appears to be OJ's as it's been this for quite a while now. To be honest, out of all the OJ's in the city this one is my least favorite. I don't really know what it…More »

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