Comments on: Canuck Cow-Town Quarters & Cuisine.

Question: Canuck Cow-Town Quarters & Cuisine.

weapons-grade pandemonium — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:47:07 -0800

Tips on Calgary accommodation and restaurants?

I will be attending an event in SW Calgary (Glenmore reservoir area) and would appreciated your latest tips on accommodation and restaurants. A cosy rather than fancy hotel, or a kid-friendly B&B would be nice. I love unpretentious upscale food, and and am willing to chase down any exciting new bistro or buzzing breakfast place in the city.

By: rokusan

rokusan — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:57:25 -0800

Every time I'm in Calgary, La Paella (6th Ave SW) gets a visit.

It's small, locally-owned, easy to miss because it's hidden under an overpass, and droolingly delicious. It's about five miles north of the Reservoir, a 10min drive. Family friendly.

By: weapons-grade pandemonium

weapons-grade pandemonium — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:58:34 -0800

I would also thanked you in advance.

By: LN

LN — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:08:26 -0800

Mercato's. Totally.

By: demagogue

demagogue — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:11:22 -0800

+1 on the La Paella recommendation.

A cool thing about Calgary is that it's getting more and more "third wave" coffee places, where coffee and espresso turns into a delicacy. Try:

http://www.philsebastian.com/
http://kawacalgary.ca/index.php
http://www.caffeartigiano.com/locations.html

By: devbrain

devbrain — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:28:20 -0800

Steaks - Saltlik downtown on 7th.
Coffee - DeVille (same vicinity, in the artsy place).

By: Nelsormensch

Nelsormensch — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:57:15 -0800

I went to the Blue Nile Ethiopian restaurant a few years ago and remember really enjoying it.

By: angiep

angiep — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:17:17 -0800

Cosy and quaint hotels/inns are mostly out-of-town. But if you want something other than downtown or the airport, have a look at the Glenmore Inn, the Blackfoot Inn , and the Carriage House Inn. I've never stayed in them, but I've eaten in the restaurants of all of them and and enjoyed it. As far as I know none of these are members of big chains.

The Alloy restaurant is on the pricey side, but lovely, serene, and delicious.

I only know of Jacqueline Suzanne's Bistro and Antiquities by reputation, but it seems to be a real hit, and the neighbourhood it's in, Inglewood, is historic. While it was grungy not so many years ago, it's being gentrified and has many cool, unusual stores and hangouts now.

Enjoy your stay in Calgary!

By: weapons-grade pandemonium

weapons-grade pandemonium — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:26:14 -0800

Thanks. I'm enjoying the links so far. Might have to extend my stay...

By: jkaczor

jkaczor — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:33:41 -0800

Seconding DeVille - whenever I am downtown early, I hang out there - good vibes, view, music, coffee and free WiFi (ask for the password).

Stay in Kensington at the Inn - it's a cool walkable neighbourhood, and walking distance to downtown.