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(my) Top spots in Cowtown for everything from wine to hats.

 1. Harker Chan and Associates

2880 Glenmore Trl SE
Calgary, AB T2C 2E7
(403) 279-6526

Category: Oral Surgeons

5.0 star rating
  3/21/2011 First to Review

That's right, I'm going to review my dentist.

First, some background: I like beer. I especially like beer out of a bottle. This past Saturday I was enjoying said beverage when I banged my false front tooth on the bottle and knocked it out (classy, I…More »

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 2. Boxwood Rotisserie Cafe

340 13th Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2R 1N8
(403) 265-4006
5.0 star rating
  Update - 8/26/2011

I have to update my review of Boxwood from a 4 to a 5 because of the nuts.

According to my friend Bill, "these nuts are so good, they should be illegal." I totally agree. The spiced, citrus, rosemary nuts at Boxwood are delicious.

Also wonderful is the…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    6/27/2011

    I've walked by this restaurant a few times heading into or out of downtown and always thought 'what… Read more »

 3. Model Milk

308 17th Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2S 0A3
(403) 265-7343

Category: Canadian (New)

5.0 star rating
  11/6/2011 ROTD 5/12/2012

If you are wondering where to go tonight, go to Model Milk.

Model Milk, as the name implies, is nicely nestled in an turn-of-the century building that was once a creamery. Newly renovated with a shout-out to it's roots, the interior boasts an inviting…More »

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 4. Vin Room

2310 4th St SW
Calgary, AB T2S 1X2
(403) 457-5522

Categories: Tapas Bars, Wine Bars

5.0 star rating
  6/15/2011 ROTD 10/18/2011

Vin Room is a jewel in Mission.

This intimate restaurant has a France-meets-1940s-Americana style that's both appealing and relaxing.

The restaurant is a converted WWII house next to the Second Cup and across from the Joyce on 4th, and I guarantee if…More »

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 5. Mountain Equipment Co-op

830 10 Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2R 0A9
(403) 269-2420
5.0 star rating
  7/6/2011

There's nothing I like more than a store with heart, and MEC has it.

You will read here that MEC is a stand-out in both brands and selection; that the service here is wonderful; that it is a mecca for any outdoor gear that you will need; ALL of these…More »

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 6. Bumpy's Cafe

1040 8 Street SW
Calgary, AB T2R 1K2
(403) 265-0244

Category: Coffee & Tea

4.0 star rating
  3/3/2011

Seriously, the best latte in town.

Not only are the baristas friendly, the food lovingly made fresh every day by a woman who I can only assume is everyone's grandmother, and the coffee excellent, but they put little pictures of ferns in your latte…More »

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 7. Kalamata Grocery Store

1421 11 St SW
Calgary, AB T2R 1G7
(403) 244-0220

Category: Grocery

4.0 star rating
  4/22/2011

As far as grocery stores go, this one is one of the best if you are looking for a few unique Greek import items.

Don't expect to find too much run-of-the-mill groceries here; expect instead an excellent selection if Greek and Canadian feta cheeses,…More »

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 8. Calgary Folk Music Festival

414 Memorial Dr NE
Calgary, AB T2E
(403) 233-0904

Category: Music Venues

4.0 star rating
  8/5/2011

*clears throat *  Wow. This is a top-notch festival, from food to atmosphere; to organization to location to band selection, this festival hits it out of the park.

There are many paragraphs could write here about the Calgary Folk Music Festival, but…More »

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 9. Saje Natural Wellness

2308 4 St SW
Calgary, AB T2S 1X2
(403) 451-7195

Category: Shopping

4.0 star rating
  12/19/2011

I have hair extensions. It's real hair, I just didn't grow it. For anyone that has ever had hair extensions, they require a bit of work. Some of this work involves finding hair products that are paraben and petroleum-free.

Enter Saje Natural Wellness.…More »

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 10. Wanderlust

Eau Claire Market
Calgary, AB T2P 4R5
(403) 266-6161
4.0 star rating
  11/6/2011

Wanderlust boasts a beautiful eclectic selection of things I love to own, especially jewelry, hats and jackets.

If you are looking for (or lusting after) a unique piece of jewelry, hat, scarf, wallet, ballet flat, tea pot, wall hanging, leather…More »

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 11. Commonwealth Bar & Stage

733 10 Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2R 0A9
(403) 247-4663

Category: Bars

4.0 star rating
  11/6/2011 ROTD 12/23/2011 First to Review

For all us old-school Calgarians, Commonwealth is the Neo-Warehouse; with a funky steam-punk-meets-mad-scientist /Clockwork Orange overhaul.

Newly renovated with fake skeletons, 1800s-style chemistry sets, chains, stuffed crows, fedora-wearing staff,…More »

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 12. Cruffs Cream Puffs

2312A-4th St SW
Calgary, AB T2S 1X2
(403) 453-1134

Category: Desserts

4.0 star rating
  3/14/2011

Raise your hand if you like cream puffs! Raise two hands if you like them over the counter style with a bunch of filling options!

Little Cruffs Cream Puffs is the new cupcake place. Cute little sugar dusted cream puffs offered in regular and adorable…More »

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 13. Better On You

1222 8 St SW
Calgary, AB T2R 1A9
(403) 228-9685
4.0 star rating
  7/15/2011

Yesterday I needed a jean jacket for Stampede. So during my lunch I headed to Better On You Consignment to see if I could find one.

I have walked by this little shop many times on my way to work and have always wanted to go in. I'm just sorry I didn't…More »

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 14. Glenmore Delicatessen

2750A Glenmore Trl SE
Calgary, AB T2C 2E6
(403) 279-6113

Categories: Delis, Sandwiches

4.0 star rating
  3/11/2011 First to Review

Wanna know something? I heart this Deli! I was delighted to find it here because I think more people need to eat the sandwiches made at this place. (I'm a sandwich nut, it's everything I like to eat on a daily bases smushed between stuff that I can't…More »

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Recently updated lists from Tara M.

3 stars means I go there (11)

Guess what, 3 stars still means A-Ok

Small but Mighty (16)

It's the little things that count, here's my favorite small restaurants that boast a mighty menu.

"basically, I'm an alien"

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Location

Calgary, AB

Yelping Since

March 2011

Things I Love

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Don't remember

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chicken apple sausages

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Shannon Sossamon