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Even if you don't ask, and heck, even if we don't know each other, expect to have me forcing these GREAT places to you, now shut up and eat HADOUKEN!!

 1. Austrian Canadian Cultural Centre

11 Street NE
Calgary, AB T2E 7J1
(403) 250-9126
5.0 star rating
  4/4/2012

ATTENTION CALGARY YELPERS: HIDDEN GEM ALERT

I discovered this place years ago when I used to work with a Vegetarian Austrian who raved about this place, despite having a severe allergy to meat, urged us to go here. And follow we did during the days…More »

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 2. Anju Restaurant & Lounge

507 10 St SW
Calgary, AB T2P 2B8
(403) 532-9419

Categories: Korean, Asian Fusion

5.0 star rating
  2/3/2012

This review is a long time coming. Anju, you're the nice guy, the Kevin Arnold of great restaurant dining experiences. Compared to other places that stomp with gusto and strain themselves with overwhelming decor and overdone menus to justify the high…More »

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 3. Coppeneur Chocolate

8th Avenue Southwest
Calgary, AB T2G 5J2

4.0 star rating
  2/3/2012 First to Review

First thursday at the cultural district has a great secret. A free chocolate tasting at Coppeneur, a charming little shop containing the most unique types of chocolate. I strolled in here waiting for a *shy face* ohnotmuch and met one of the store…More »

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 4. Avatamsaka Monastery

1009 4th Ave SW
Calgary, AB
(403) 234-0644
5.0 star rating
  3/26/2012

"OH YOU HAVE TO GO HERE ANGELOOOOOOOO"

It was all I got from Sarah Lousie about the veggie buffet that occurs every two months. Bless her sweet soul masked in the illusion of a black heart.  I gotta admit, I was instantly sold on the idea of trying…More »

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 5. Shelf Life Books

100 - 1302 4th St SW
Calgary, AB T2R 0X8
(403) 265-1033

Category: Bookstores

5.0 star rating
  4/2/2012

With the passing apocalypse of video stores like Blockbuster, book stores could be the next thing to succumb to the digital age.

Independent bookstores like Shelf Life will always thrive because like Pages, they are heavily engaged with their…More »

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 6. UBU Lounge

608 1st St SW
Calgary, AB T2P 1M6
(403) 265-6440
4.0 star rating
  3/21/2012

TIME TO WEIGH IN ON YOU UBU!

Certainly an upscale joint that seems to be waining down in popularity but still attracts a faithful crowd. It seems to be a small venue but there's a second floor that never seems to have anyone on there. It could just be…More »

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 7. Pacific Hut Restaurant

3231 17 Ave SE
Calgary, AB T2A 0R1
(403) 248-2466

Category: Filipino

4.0 star rating
  Update - 1/11/2012

I brought my friends Nina and Dave here who wanted to experience an authentic Filipino breakfast. But our empty stomachs fogged our minds so instead, we settled for several of Pacific Hut's dishes:

-Lumpia Spring Rolls. Standard spring rolls, I…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    12/31/2010 First to Review

    Four stars all the way for what I think is thier true speciality dish. Thier lumpia sariwa, which is… Read more »

 8. Scotch and Soda

6455 Macleod Trl SW
Calgary, AB T2H 0L1
(403) 770-7942

Category: Fashion

4.0 star rating
  1/11/2012 First to Review

I like you Scotch and Soda. Never in my life would I be caught dead perusing fashion stores and shelling out the bucks. However, lately your clothing sections have greatly appealed to me. I loved the Christmas sweater I scored during boxing day and…More »

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 9. Ox & Angela

528 17th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2S 0A9
(403) 457-1432
5.0 star rating
  1/3/2012

I finally got to try Ox and Angelo...err Angela during the Christmas week when I brought my Mom here because she insisted on having Paella.

We started off with their empanadas and ceviches. Their empanadas made with beef was sweet and buttery rich…More »

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 10. Wild About Salads/Irena's Products

7711 Macleod Trail S
Calgary, AB
(403) 456-5700

Category: Farmers Market

5.0 star rating
  Update - 5/18/2012

"It's 12pm, who brings LARGE potato salad after everyone is done eating at a potluck!? Everyone is having dessert now, whats the point?" muttered one of the old European ladies in my department

This guy :'(

So now I have a litre of potato salad to mow…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    2/17/2011 First to Review

    I've committed a crime by not reviewing these great ladies soon enough on Yelp, considering I've… Read more »

 11. Cedars Restaurant & Deli

3103 Edmonton Trail NE
Calgary, AB T2E 3N7
(403) 233-2771
5.0 star rating
  1/3/2012

Ah Cedars....This was once a favourite hotspot for me and my coworkers when I worked for an online company that's changed it's name a dozen times. Tip: Getting into the habit of eating 6 of Cedar's Falafel balls and your permeating garlic smell will…More »

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 12. Loose Moose Theatre Company

26 Avenue SE
Calgary, AB T2G 1R7
(403) 265-5682
5.0 star rating
  12/19/2011

I could never understand why I never ended up watching Loose Moose moose, especially in it's day when my friend Mike Tan graced the stage with his good looks and versatile humour. Still, what a great place to bring a group to. Despite a few minor…More »

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 13. Bill's Peking House Restaurant

380 Canyon Meadows Dr SE
Calgary, AB T2J 7C3
(403) 278-3338

Category: Chinese

5.0 star rating
  Update - 1/3/2012

We met up with Toronto's Chris P for a UYE who turned out to be a Calgary native that went to the same high school as me and Kenny M! Small world! Go Grandin GHOSTS...*cough*.  Also Chris got a chance to marvel at the sight of Asian Spock :)

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  • 4.0 star rating
    3/22/2011

    Good ol' BILLS, our mainspot for chinese food in the south. Over the years me and my friends have… Read more »

 14. Melly's Bakery & Cafe

112- 6800 Memorial Dr NE
Calgary, AB T2A 6V3
(403) 569-1517

Category: Bakeries

5.0 star rating
  Update - 4/24/2012

Underdog Challenge 25/30

I decided to hold a UYE brunch for Melly's after months of raving about it to people who asked "where can I get some good Filipino food". On a hole-in-the-wall level, this s the best place in the city. Of course this notion is…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    11/25/2010

    When it comes to eating at a restaurant of the same nationality, people often scoff and shy away… Read more »

 15. Kol3

24 12th St NW
Calgary, AB T2N 1Y4
(403) 263-3660

Category: Vietnamese

5.0 star rating
  7/28/2011

Sometimes I find it annoying when waiters hover around and smother me with "Do you need anything?" "Is there anything else I can get you?" in either because they were afraid I might not tip them or someone previously complained about their demeanour…More »

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 16. Mikey's Juke Joint & Eatery

1901 10th Ave SW
Calgary, AB T3C 0K3
(403) 245-8833
4.0 star rating
  12/4/2011

I think I'm going to start on a new adventure, in discovering Calgary's local music scene. Really, the only places I've been to were the most commonly known venues such as Broken City, Republik, McEwan Hall,and some other place that I  can't bother…More »

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 17. Wild Rose Brewery

4580 Quesnay Wood Dr SW
Calgary, AB T3E 7J3
(403) 720-2733

Categories: Gastropubs, Breweries

5.0 star rating
  Update - 12/5/2011

I came back to Wild Rose again for a Yelp Wrap up party which really, was just a reason for all of us to get drunk and stuff our faces with jummy food once again.

I've had Wild Roses' popular beers like the Raspberry and the India Pale so this time…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    7/19/2011

    I've visited the Wild Rose Brewery several times. I agree with the consensus here, "the beer is so… Read more »

 18. Kaffir Lime Indonesia Grill

7711 Macleod Trl S
Calgary, AB T2H 0M1
(403) 607-3714

Category: Indonesian

5.0 star rating
  Update - 11/21/2011

Whenever I talk "food" with people, everyone seems to have a handful of places that they greatly swoon over because it's ultimate comfort food. You know, their "secret places" they only divulge to you when you finally win them over and convince them…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    1/28/2011 First to Review

    Visited Kingsland Farmers market for lunch. I made a note to come back an try Kaffir Lime. I was met… Read more »

 19. Lina's Italian Market

2202 Centre St NE
Calgary, AB T2E 2T5
(403) 277-9166
5.0 star rating
  5/30/2011

My relationship with Lina began years ago when I used to work near the 32nd Ave area. I've yet to see Lina herself in person, but based on the experiences in this market, I imagine she looks like Giovanna Mezzogiorno ;)

Lina's carries a wide variety…More »

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 20. Bow Bulgogi House

3515A 17 Ave SW
Calgary, AB T3E 0B7
(403) 686-6826

Categories: Korean, Barbeque

5.0 star rating
  9/26/2011

I met up with her an old friend for dinner. She strolled in super late (GEEZ!!) and they were nice enough to accommodate the feast we ordered with only 15 minutes left till their kitchen closed.

We ordered the beef bulgogi, korean style pancakes, bow…More »

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 21. Knox United Church

506 4 St SW
Calgary, AB T2P 1S7
(403) 269-8382
5.0 star rating
  Update - 4/27/2011

Another great concert @ the Knox!! This time it was for a much larger crowd in attendance to watch The Tallest Man on Earth.

i had a chance to roam around the place a little bit and didn't realize there was a basement floor. Lining up for the…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    2/3/2011

    A great concert venue located in the middle of downtown Calgary. The hall reverberates a great… Read more »

 22. CowTown Beef Shack

5250 Macleod Trl S
Calgary, AB T2H 0J5
(403) 281-8191

Categories: Sandwiches, Barbeque

5.0 star rating
  4/1/2011

Wow. If sandwiches were swords CowTown beef shack is the Scottish claymore that will win you your freedom...from hunger

Props to Nick S. for suggesting this place. After two weeks of being delayed opportunities to try CowTown, I made it my mission…More »

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 23. Gaucho Brazilian Barbecue

100-5920 Macleod Trl SW
Calgary, AB T2H 0K2
(403) 454-9119

Category: Brazilian

5.0 star rating
  1/20/2011

I consider myself a hefty eater. I have brought down buffets and pushed species into extinction within one sitting. Sure it's an exaggeration but forget meat sweats, I went into a food coma.

You certainly get your moneys worth @ BR Gaucho, both in…More »

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 24. Independent MMA

5539 2nd st. sw
Calgary, AB T2H 0G9

Category: Martial Arts

5.0 star rating
  Update - 4/30/2012

Underdog Challenge 28/30

I've since visited Independent sporadically for over a year and for ten classes I've learned quite a few things, mainly my name isn't Angelo, it's Rashad Evans. Take a look at my profile pic, I look NOTHING like him.

I do like…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    5/4/2011 First to Review

    Interestingly quiet and under the radar, Independent MMA has been @ their McLoed Trail location for… Read more »

 25. Wa's Japanese Restaurant

1721 Centre St NW
Calgary, AB T2E 2S3
(403) 277-2077

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars

5.0 star rating
  11/29/2011

What the blutz? Why haven't I written a review Wa's ever before?

Ridiculous. Anytime someone asks me to reccomend them a place to eat and their description includes "hole-in-the-wall", "down-to-earth, "great price/taste ratio", "place I can go to…More »

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 26. OEB Breakfast Co

824 Edmonton Trail NE
Calgary, AB T2E 3J6
(403) 278-3447
5.0 star rating
  9/26/2011

Decided to check this place out for breakfast with a cousin I haven't seen in YEARS. We strolled in and there was an intimidating line at the door, but the wait time wasn't as bad as it was @ Diner Deluxe.

They sat us at the end of the big communal…More »

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 27. Yelp

706 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94103
USA
(415) 908-3801

Categories: Local Flavor, Mass Media

Neighbourhood: SOMA

5.0 star rating
  11/8/2011

Dear Yelp,

I saved my 200th review for you. Unless a bunch of my earlier reviews get deleted, then consider the last statement a FAIL.

But oh Yelp, have I not found a sweeter but evil mistress to hold obsession and addiction over .I remember our first…More »

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 28. Muku Japanese Noodle House

326 14 St NW
Calgary, AB T2N 1Z7
(403) 283-6555

Category: Japanese

5.0 star rating
  2/13/2011

Muku is well worth driving across the city for. Heck even if a massive earthquake rips through Calgary and the tectonic plates shifted, sending Muku half a world away, I would still make the drive there. But then that theoretically put Japan next…More »

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 29. Gracie Barra Calgary

1830 52 St SE
Calgary, AB T2B 1N1
(403) 899-2880

Category: Martial Arts

5.0 star rating
  3/31/2011 First to Review

MMA aficionados know that no style has made a huge contribution to the sport as much as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) has. If one had any doubts as to where they should start their training, any place under the Cadillac name of Gracie is a guaranteed…More »

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 30. Thai Bistro

233 Centre St SW
Calgary, AB T2G 2B7
(403) 313-9922

Category: Thai

5.0 star rating
  11/6/2011

Thai Bistro is a hidden gem in China Town. At least hidden in the sense I've never been there until last night!

I randomly picked this place for our Thai UYE based on reviewer popularity on Yelp (maybe other food review sites *cough*) and everyone was…More »

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 31. Shibuya Izakaya

449 16 Ave NE
Calgary, AB T2E
(403) 277-8823

Category: Japanese

4.0 star rating
  4/16/2011

If the company is good and adventure is encouraged, then order anything with Natto to try. I've only managed to chomp down the Natto Maki but someday I'll tackle the beast in it's purest form. What is eating Natto like? Imagine if your mouth was…More »

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