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1. Avatamsaka Monastery
I recently had the opportunity to visit the Avatamsaka Monastery, although not on typical terms. However, I thought that I would comment on my experience a little bit.
The Avatamsaka Monastery follows the Five Schools of Mahayana Buddhism; Vinaya,…More »
2. Red's Diner
For awhile, I was starting to be okay with Red's. We were coming to terms with each other and I started to accept that dining there simply meant dining in mediocracy. However, reflecting upon my last visit, I would like to offer a little advice to…More »
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1/30/2011
Oh hi Reds. When some lovely couchsurfers were in town, I attempted to find a place that had yummy… Read more »
3. Community Natural Foods
While the other Community Natural Foods is about three blocks north of my apartment building, it always feels like it is a special treat to be able to get over to this one for some reason. When I first went consciously vegan when I was much younger,…More »
4. MacEwan Hall
Whenever a band I like is coming to town and I find out they are playing Mac Hall, I cringe a little. First of all, I have to cross my fingers and hope that they are playing in the Ballroom (upstairs) instead of the soul sucking hall downstairs. I…More »
5. Midori Japanese Cafe
I am a fan of Midori, and until I discovered a few sushi places even closer to my apartment, this has always been my go to spot. Since high school, actually, when I would be in the city and searching for a little nook to curb my sushi cravings.
They…More »
6. Lotus Pond Vegetarian Restaurant
I love and miss you Lotus Pond!
Although, I have to agree with Malloreigh M. that I am a much bigger fan of your lunch buffet than your dinner menu. Actually, let me rephrase that. While I am a big fan of your dinner menus, my friends last time I was…More »
7. Fruit World
FRUIT WORLD! Fruit World, you have to know that you are my favourite thing about BC roadtrips in the world.
For those of you that may not know this, I am not originally from Calgary, but from the humble little town of Sicamous, BC, houseboating…More »
8. Planet Organic Market
This Planet Organic really makes me wish that Calgary's Planet Organics would step up. I visited this Planet Organic for the first time on my way home to Calgary, to stock up on some snacks for the drives. They had soooo many more vegan options…More »
9. The Junque Cellar
Whenever I visit friends in Edmonton, I try to take an entire afternoon just to myself to venture around Whyte Avenue. The Junque Cellar is always on my list to visit. Although it is located in a basement, the atmosphere is very inviting. All of the…More »
10. Blame Betty
Calgary, AB T2T 0A1
(403) 244-9100
Categories:
Accessories,
Women's Clothing,
Home Decor
I used to love Blame Betty with all my sixteen year old heart. While I have never been an advocate of platform bowling shoes, I have always loved a lot of the things Blame Betty has to offer. This is the only store in Calgary (with the exception of…More »
11. Kaffir Lime Indonesia Grill
Kaffir Lime is wonderful! I visited here and spoke with the very friendly staff about my "restrictions" as a vegan. It turned out that day there happened to be two vegan options we could have; the Gado-Gado plate Tiffany spoke of, as well as a noodle…More »
12. Insomnia Coffee Company
Insomnia has beautiful architecture. It is also a great place to sit and avoid work on a chillyTuesday afternoon, and sit at a table enjoying a latte reading Leonard Cohen and pretending to write something insightful. If you're lucky, you can also…More »
13. Republik Nightclub
I officially loathe the Republik, even for shows which is the only reason I would ever be caught dead in this place to start with. Here are a few pointers should you boldly choose to brave the wrath of Republik:
1. If a show ticket at the Republik…More »
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11/23/2011
I have always avoided the Republik as it has the word "nightclub" in its name and I envision glow… Read more »
14. 100 Tops Supermarket
I love 100 Tops Supermarket for when I am feeling like a misanthrope (almost always) and don't want to navigate myself through the crowded, gigantic T&T Supermarkets, nor do I want to trek on over to Chinatown and take my chances at some of the…More »
15. SHE Apparel Inc
I had my first actual visit to SHE a few weeks ago, after my previous favourite shop had like...zero pretty things in stock in my size that I liked. Entering this little shop in Devonshire, it initially felt strangely empty, as there is only one of…More »
16. Apple Store
The Apple Store employees at this particular location have seen me and comforted me at my worst; rushing in at 8 pm on a weekday with hair that hadn't been washed in a week, fervently working on twelve page papers on Milton and scared that I would…More »
17. Prince's Island Park
My most recent experience at Prince's Island Park while sitting on a rock trying to write, and being interrupted by a gentleman with a mohawk, a shark tooth around his neck, and Ed Hardy rip off shoes.
Stranger: There are a lot of birds.
Sarah Louise:…More »
18. University of Calgary
Having just graduated from the University of Calgary with a BA in English and a perpetually changing minor, I suppose that I am now in a position to review it.
I loved my time spent at the University of Calgary, but I believe it has to do mostly with…More »
19. Lund's Certified Organic Vegetable Farm
I love Lund's produce with all of my vegetable filled heart. With their Alberta farm located just northwest of Innisfail, Lund's seems to focus on produce that actually coincides with the Alberta seasons, which means that their product is always…More »
20. Calgary Inter-Faith Furniture Store
I only take my friends to Inter-Faith if they have passed a series of tests, one of the main criterion being secrecy. This little nook is so jam packed, that it is almost impossible to get around sometimes if more than a few other people are browsing…More »
21. Primal Soup Company
Last Friday, I paid a visit to the Kingsland Farmer's Market to grab some lunch, so that Angelo T. and I could plan YELPFESTIVUS (YELPSTIVUS?!) times.
Friday was like the coldest ever, and my bones and I were shaking about, looking for something to…More »
22. The Lazy Loaf & Kettle
Finally got to sit down in Lazy Loaf and enjoy myself for a quiet evening sandwich! I was at an event over at the Parkdale Community Centre for work, and really needed to get out of there. I walked over to Lazy Loaf and much to my surprise it was…More »
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10/24/2011
I just experienced Lazy Loaf and Kettle for the first time today for lunch. I initially hoped to… Read more »
23. Mountain Equipment Co-op
I need to tell all of Yelp that I have found the perfect vegan winter coat at Mountain Equipment Co-Op. I have been searching around for forever, for a functional jacket that is not filled with down, that I would feel comfortable wearing on a winter…More »
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10/12/2011
Everytime I walk into a Mountain Equipment Co-op, I feel this compelling desire to purchase a… Read more »
24. The Coup
After attending The Coup way too much in the past couple of weeks I feel the need to update my love.
When we went to The Coup following my convocation, we received lovely service as always. My little brother is a dear, and when I was in the washroom,…More »
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10/31/2010
It would seem that Calgary, Alberta, is always one of the last places to embrace all of the good… Read more »
25. CRAFT Beer Market, Restaurant & Bar
Calgary, AB T2R 0A5
(403) 514-2337
Categories:
Canadian (New),
Beer, Wine & Spirits,
Gluten-Free
I feel like I do have to agree with Peter A's statement a little bit, about the "100 beers on tap thing".A lot of my friends who are brewers themselves had forewarned me not to go to CRAFT Beer Market as it would suck my microbrew loving soul.…More »
26. The Coffee Company
I have always been a fan of The Coffee Company at the University of Calgary. While some of the pots of coffee are a little stale depending on what time in the morning you get there and whether it's too dead for them to justify replenishing, there is…More »
27. Good Fortune Vegetarian House
Wow, I am amazed by Good Fortune's progress within the last month and a half. Today my little brother and I decided we would give take out at this place another chance, and I am very glad we did.
First of all, the host (and I'm assuming owner) of…More »
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11/1/2011 First to Review
Back in the day, I was a big fan of this little vegan Vietnamese and Chinese food nook in Chinatown… Read more »
Recently updated lists from Sarah Louise F.
vegan friendly in calgary (45)not necessarily veeeeegan restaurants, as calgary has no strictly vegan places in the city, but places one can go that have at least an option or two. :) |
My vegan quest for the world's best falafel. (5)In a horribly omnivorous world, where vegans are considered strange by weirdos who munch on carcasses, falafel often becomes a default staple food for us. I have had falafel both good and horrible, and this is the list to end all falafel lists telling of my plight for the best falafel ever. |
"And this also... has been one of the dark places of the earth." (8)"The horror! The horror!"This is my Heart of Darkness list, if you will. I have voyaged to these dark establishments, witnessed the evils of humanity, the germs of empires. I shall tell you tales of my journeys, and hope that you do not fall into the darkness, like so many before us. ;) |
om! shanti! shanti! shanti! (5)yoga studios i have tried in the city. |
a list for book worms, musicphiles, and film nerds. (15)"Uhm... a film festival? No thanks. My friend went to one of those...and now she doesn't eat meat."These are the places in Calgary and the surrounding area that elate the literature/film/music nerd in me. |
tea (and coffee) list (12)now, i am much more of a tea nerd than a coffee snob, but i have attempted to compile some of my favourite places together in a list. please keep in mind, that i do seek out tea in my occasional travels, so not alll of these sources are going to be local. :) |
san francisco (2)i misssssss you san francisco. |
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Calgary, AB
Yelping SinceOctober 2010
Things I Lovesweater weather, documentaries, mockumentaries, animal rights, herbal remedies, teacups, antiquing, literature, wilderness, folk, americana, and bluegrass music.
Find Me Inthe library, a teahouse, or a quiet pub, probably.
My HometownSicamous, BC. Houseboating capital of Canada.
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...I am writing, needlepointing, baking vegan things, sipping tea.
Why You Should Read My ReviewsWell, it would be kind of weird if you were just on Yelp to hang out.
My Second Favourite Website The Last Great Book I ReadHenry David Thoreau's "Walden"
My Favourite MovieManhattan, Amelie, A Serious Man, High Fidelity, Heima
My Last Meal On Earthevery vegan comfort food ever
Most Recent DiscoveryPUMPKIN BEER
Current CrushErnest Hemingway, always.