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Some days you just need to throw a leg over a motorcycle, or put the top down on the car, and drive. Somewhere. Here's a few close destinations that will ensure you don't starve or dehydrate . . .

 1. Powderhorn Saloon

PO Box 1141
Bragg Creek, AB T0L 0K0
(403) 949-3946
3.0 star rating
  7/20/2011 First to Review

I'm a fan of those roadhouse-type bars you'll find in the middle of nowhere in Montana and Idaho.  Those side-of-the-highway bars that allows the locals to converge for a beer or four.    Almost always, there's a lot of character in these places.…More »

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 2. Bow Valley Grill

405 Spray Ave
Banff, AB T1L 1J4

5.0 star rating
  7/20/2011

A trip to the Bow Valley Grill for brunch is one of those "go-to" plans for really treating out of town guests.   It's an experience that truly highlights the "world class" that is situated in our own backyards.

The Fairmont Banff Springs is…More »

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 3. Elita Restaurant Canmore

107-743 Railway Ave
Canmore, AB T1W 1P2
(403) 609-2613

Category: Diners

4.0 star rating
  7/19/2011 First to Review

A beautiful sunny day in the Rockies led to the outdoor patio of Elita Restaurant.  

Billed as a "global fusion cuisine" establishment, Elita certainly aims to deliver for a wide variety of tastes and dietary restrictions.

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 4. Grizzly House

207 Banff Ave
Banff, AB T1L 1B4
(403) 762-4055

Category: Fondue

4.0 star rating
  4/8/2011

It's interesting reading previous reviews of Grizzly House - some rave, a few are decidedly scathing.  Usually there isn't that much variation to a restaurant (unless you count the "disgruntled ex-employee with only one review and zero friends"…More »

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 5. Longview Steakhouse

102 Morrison Rd
Longview, AB T0L 1H0
(403) 558-2000

Category: Restaurants

5.0 star rating
  12/30/2010

I live outside of Calgary on an acreage (though work downtown Calgary), so I tend to sample a wide range of restaurants both in the city, and surrounding areas.  

It was while attending a hockey game in Okotoks, that I learned from the locals one of…More »

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Lunch Within Striking Distance (11)

I'm too lazy to pack a lunch for work.  Instead, I hit these places up with great noon-hour frequency!

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Okotoks, AB

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December 2010

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Maui beaches, my charcoal grill, motorcycles, music, guitars

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Calgary, AB

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I hear funny voices in my head.

Why You Should Read My Reviews

I love food & I eat out way too much.

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In 50 Years We'll all be Chicks - Adam Carrolla.

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RUSH, I think.  That was forever-ago.

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Shawshank Redemption

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Steak & Lobster

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My 1959 Les Paul Historic