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Calgary, AB

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March 2009

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736 17 Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2S 0B7
(403) 457-5400

Wok Box  

Category: Restaurants

5 star rating
 4/21/2010 1 photo 1 Check-in Here   First to Review
I love the fact that this place is right around the corner from my apartment. The location is only a few months old and has a laid-back modern design. They serve up a wide variety of (relatively) healthy Asian dishes at a decent price. It doesn't hurt that they also have a good selection of beer and if you get take out, they even use the Chinese food containers "like they do in the movies". Nice.

I haven't tried all of the dishes yet (I will), but so far I am a fan of the Pad Thai, Szechwan Pepper, Korean beef bulgogi, and if you like hot food you should try the "Dan Dan" - I love hot and this one was about as hot as they come.  

The full menu is here: http://www.wokbox.ca/m...

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1172 Alberni St
Vancouver, BC V6E 3Z3
(604) 682-8833

Kirin Seafood Restaurant  

Category: Chinese
Neighbourhood: West End

5 star rating
 3/17/2010 1 Check-in Here  
So we were in Vancouver this past weekend (I live in Calgary) and my girlfriend's sister mentioned that King Crab was in season. This is the same stuff that they risk their lives for on that "deadliest catch" show, so we all thought that it must be good and said let's do it. I did a quick search on my iPhone for "King Crab" on yelp (FTW) and we picked this place. And it turned out to be amazing.

For the King Crab you can pick either a 2 course dinner or a 3 course dinner. Of course we picked the 3 course because that's how we roll. Although afterwards we realized that it was WAY too much food for 5 people. When you get the full meal deal, they even bring out the live crab (they are HUGE) and if you're brave enough, they let you take pictures holding it. Why not?

As I mentioned earlier, the ONE 9.5lb crab easily fed 5 of us and made 3 courses. The first was my favourite with the crab legs cut in half and cooked perfectly. It didn't hurt that there was a ton of fresh garlic and butter on them either. The second course was a plate of deep fried legs and the claws in a lightly coated spiced batter. This took a bit of work, since they didn't crack them for you (but that's what we were there for). You had to pay a bit extra for the third and final course ($18), but it was well worth it. They cleaned out the shell and inside it they baked some steamed rice with shrimp and crab, all topped with a coconut curry sauce that blew me away. And of course we didn't have room for dessert.

All in all it was a great experience. It ended up being about $250 +tip for the five of us with the 3 course crab dinner, a bottle of wine, won ton soup to start, and a creamy/cheesy asparagus dish to go with the third course. I'd highly recommend it, at least once in your life. Make sure that you check if King Crab is in season though. We were told that it can get up as high as $40/Ib in the off-season, which would put our crab dinner in the $500 range.

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225 Northern Ave
Boston, MA 02228
USA
(617) 330-7430

Legal Test Kitchen  

Categories: American (New), Seafood
Neighbourhoods: Waterfront, South Boston

4 star rating
 3/3/2010  
The Legal Seafoods chain is a staple in the Boston, MA area and this is the testing ground. The restaurant was nicely decorated and very busy when we were there on a Saturday night in September. If you can make a reservation on their Open Table profile: http://www.opentable.c...

If you are a seafood lover, this is a great place to go for a reasonably priced dining experience. Make sure you try the chowder and that you say it right. :)

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548 Robson St
Vancouver, BC V6B 2B7
(604) 568-0058

Beard Papa's  

Category: Desserts
Neighbourhood: Downtown

5 star rating
 3/3/2010  
You pretty much HAVE to try a Beard Papa's cream puff if you are in Vancouver. I'm not really a cream puff connoisseur or anything, but of the limited amount that I have had in my life, this has been by far the best.

There are a number of flavours to choose, start with the Original Vanilla, and move on to Chocolate, Strawberry, Coffee, Green Tea, Pumpkin, Earl Grey Tea, or Eclair. A six pack o'puffs will help you cover the bases.

http://www.muginohousa...

They also have Mochi Ice Cream, Fondant Au Chocolate, Mango Ice Showers, Cheesecake and Mont-Blanc - all of which I haven't tried, but they look amazing.

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1001 N Alameda St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
USA
(213) 628-3781

Philippe The Original Restaurant  

Category: Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Chinatown

5 star rating
 3/3/2010  
This place is almost always packed from what I hear. When we were there it was about 10 lines that were all about 8-12 deep. It does take a bit of time to get through the line, but it's worth it. It's one of those spots that are extremely unique and not many tourists know about.

This was the only french dip sandwich that I have had, so there is no doubt that you could call it the best. I had the beef with bleu cheese, which was on a fresh bun dipped in au jus (but not soggy), hence the name "french dip". They also have their own (crazy hot) mustard that they have served since 1912 - you have to try it on at least one bite, even if it burns the nostrils.  And make sure that you get the pickles as the side order.

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270-1331 MacLeod Trail SE
Calgary, AB T2G 0L3
(403) 250-2747

Loungeburger  

Category: Restaurants

4 star rating
 11/8/2009  
One of the best burger joints in Calgary. They have a full page of signature Loungeburgers and a full list of toppings to make your own Frankenstein-style creation. I was there for lunch on Friday and I had the lamb burger with taziki & feta cheese. It was brilliant.

One day I'll have to try the "$40 Lounger". It's not quite as expensive as the $5000 burger at Mandalay Bay in Vegas, but by Calgary standards it's pretty pricey for a burger (and for good reason), check the description below:

"kobe wagyu topped with a prosciutto wrapped lobster, butter lettuce, chives and a truffle hollandaise sauce on a pretzel bun." Boom.

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1333 1 Street SE
Calgary, AB T2G 5L1
(403) 261-1092

Manuel Latruwe Belgian Patisserie & Bread Shop  

Category: Bakeries

5 star rating
 11/5/2009  
One of the best bread shops in Calgary (with decent prices too). They also have an amazing chocolate croissant and a great assortment of Belgian desserts.

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209 10 St NW
Calgary, AB T2N 1V5
(403) 283-8988

Vero Italian Bistro  

Category: Italian

4 star rating
 11/1/2009   First to Review
Great location in Kensington. A modern boutique restaurant that has a varied menu (think 'the Keg' options). Both the steak and the lamb were absolutely amazing, cooked perfectly with just the right amount of seasoning. Although I was far less impressed with the plating presentation and the sides. I just don't ever expect to get rather plain (but good) fries with a steak in a place like this. The risotto that came with the lamb was quite good too, but nothing unique.

They also have a late night tapas menu and a $15 3 course lunch that I may go back to try.

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219 16 Ave NE
Calgary, AB T2E 1J9
(403) 277-2747

Peters' Drive-In  

Categories: Fast Food, Burgers

5 star rating
 10/24/2009  
You can't get better for a unique burger joint in Calgary and the milkshakes are awesome.

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340 17th Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2S 0A8
(403) 457-5003

Avocado Restaurant & Lounge  

Category: Mexican

4 star rating
 10/24/2009   First to Review
I am a huge fan of Mexican (and spicy) food, so this place is perfect for me. This new location just opened up a few days ago with the same authentic Mexican food as the south location and the modern style.

There are a large amount of healthy options, all at decent prices.

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