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CALGARY: Altadore, when service overshadows food

are you gonna eat that? — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:15:24 +0000

UPDATE – August 2010: The Altadore Dining Lounge is closed and for sale.

Picture yourself at Cowboys or the former Tantra around 1 a.m. Look around. Take in the groups of young people, what they’re wearing and what they’re saying. OK babe? Bro?

OK, now open your eyes and picture that same crowd on a patio for [...]

CALGARY: AKA Bistro

are you gonna eat that? — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:39:17 +0000

Today marks my debut as Metro Calgary’s restaurant reviewer! I’m really excited about this paid assignment and am looking forward to the new challenge.

My food column, Urban Foodie, will run every Thursday in Metro, so pick up your free copy in Calgary, or check out the digital edition via the main page.

What does this [...]

CALGARY: Breakfast at Dairy Lane

are you gonna eat that? — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 18:11:03 +0000

Dairy Lane is tucked into two blocks of businesses along a residential stretch of West Hillhurst in northwest Calgary. Like other popular modern diners in Calgary — ie, Galaxie Diner or Avenue Diner — it’s tiny and often has lineups.

First opened in 1950, the cafe is dedicated to its neighbourhood and the environment. It [...]

TORONTO: Stuffed for brunch

are you gonna eat that? — Fri, 24 Feb 2006 02:18:00 +0000

This place is cramped, small and drafty every time the front door swings open. The clumsy paintings suck. Yet I have a soft spot for Maggie’s. Partly because it was within stumbling distance of where I used to live.

The first thing going for it is portions. They’re huge. My standard three eggs overeasy came [...]