Calgary Tourism

[witchcraftz]

Re: Calgary Tourism

Spicy hut isnt Chinese food unless im mistaken. I thought it was more of an indian place

Nope, it's Chinese delivery, the portions are big and if you ask they put the ginger beef sauce on the side so you can enjoy crunchy ginger beef instead of the usual soggy stuff when it spends too much time sitting.

you are thinking of "spice hut" not "spicy hut".

[bonfire]

Re: Calgary Tourism

if you go to the zoo every second wednesday night they serve booze and its adults only.

pretty sick actually

Link? Details?

[onceover]

Re: Calgary Tourism

Spicy hut isnt Chinese food unless im mistaken. I thought it was more of an indian place

[witchcraftz]

Re: Calgary Tourism

In the last months I've been in Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver. When I was in Montreal I tried going to my old haunts and most were gone, since being in Vancouver I've found a couple of awesome Japanese food places and one Indian one. I think good food is just a matter of learning where the good places are.
I find the problem is finding a good place that you like, my restaurant preferences are often from personal trail and error.

I also like the food to be cheap!

Speaking of which you can get great delivery Chinese food for reasonable prices from Spicy Hut in Calgary.

[flipstah]

Re: Calgary Tourism

I used to live in Van, overall their food is better.

I have lived in TO as well, and their food is better.

I just want to be clear that I'm not saying Vancouver food sucks; it doesn't. They're great!

But for Chinese food, I have found that Calgary has better offerings than Vancouver. Not sure about T-Dot.

[Canadian Turbo]

Re: Calgary Tourism

The Caesar is more a Canadian drink but it really depends on the clamato juice as that is the part that is not available in most places, although I did see it in the food section of a high end department store here, the same place that was selling Kraft Dinner for over 3 pounds a box, something that is also hard to find here.

I do think Chinese food is extremely regionalized and the food in Calgary is very different than a lot of places and there just seems to be so much variation when you eat Chinese food in Vancouver, LA, London, Hong Kong or Berlin that you get used to a particular style. My wife and I loved Calgary Chinese and have had problems finding anything we like here so far that is enjoyable and reasonably priced, we had local take away one night and got a lot of dishes and they pretty much all tasted the same.

[dwvw]

Re: Calgary Tourism

Also the Caesar is not a Calgary only drink, but it was invented there.

[sabbySC]

Re: Calgary Tourism

I used to live in Van, overall their food is better.

I have lived in TO as well, and their food is better.

[flipstah]

Re: Calgary Tourism

I call bs on this entire statementm (other than the fact the Caesar was invented in Cowtown).

If you've ever had Chinese food in both places, I bet you that Calgary has more +'s than -'s compared to Vancouver.

Vancouver is more known for fresh fish and rain, really.

[sabbySC]

Re: Calgary Tourism

Fact: Calgary has the best Chinese food next to HK/China itself. I can guarantee you that, especially when Hongcouver is near us. YYC Chinese food is THAT good.

People seem to overlook this fact haha.

Also, let them have a Ceasar; a Calgary-only drink! I tried ordering one in Mexico and I had the quizzical "WTF, is this esse high?" look.

I call bs on this entire statementm (other than the fact the Caesar was invented in Cowtown).

[flipstah]

Re: Calgary Tourism

Fact: Calgary has the best Chinese food next to HK/China itself. I can guarantee you that, especially when Hongcouver is near us. YYC Chinese food is THAT good.

People seem to overlook this fact haha.

Also, let them have a Ceasar; a Calgary-only drink! I tried ordering one in Mexico and I had the quizzical "WTF, is this esse high?" look.

[Canadian Turbo]

Re: Calgary Tourism

Aussie's have issues with cold; my best friend and his wife came from Sydney for a year to Calgary and she would not get out of a down parka for the first 3-4 months, even inside, pretty funny!

I think most of the best ideas have already been covered, mountains for sure, trendy Calgary spots and the zoo for sure! Hope they enjoy the trip!!

[witchcraftz]

Re: Calgary Tourism

Thanks for all the suggestions guys. They are coming from Australia. Currently they are in Vancouver and complaining about the cold. wait till they come here and feel the chill. And yes they are planning to hit Edmonton for a few days haha. They are going to stay here for at least a week.

I'm in Vancouver right now, it;s a nice +6 to +10 lol

[ryukin2000]

Re: Calgary Tourism

West Edmonton Mall is a good time. Go to the waterpark

yeah they have a couple new slides and even stand up paddle boarding on the waves!

[onceover]

Re: Calgary Tourism

West Edmonton Mall is a good time. Go to the waterpark