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Posted on
October 14, 2009
by
Rob Campbell
On Saturday night I met some friends at 1600 World Bier Haus, in the Glenmore Landing Shopping Centre at 90th Ave and 14thStreet SW, to celebrate a birthday. Now, it was a short notice kinda thing, so when it was put together, I got a call asking if there was anyway I might be able to help out with getting us a table. (I know a couple of people in the restaurant and pub biz I guess was the rationale for the call, LOL)
Well... I sheepishly called my good friend George Haralabakos to see if I could impose on him for a favor. Now, when you make this kinda call, it is never for a reservation for 2 on a Tuesday night at 8:45pm....NO... it is always for a party of 19 (18 guys and 1 girl) at 11:oopm on a Saturday and you ask for no line, no cover, the best table in the house and a promo tab! Ok.. I'm exaggerating a little, but non the less, it was a "Hail Mary" request, and my friend...
Posted on
October 4, 2009
by
Rob Campbell
Once again, Twitter has lead me to another unique find, a Blog by a local Calgary foodie!
If you are into eatin', loungin' or just plain hangin out, this is a great look at the Calgary food scene from the eyes of a local lover of food and traveler. Take a minute and scroll through the tastes and textures of ugonnaeatthat.com. I enjoyed it, and I know you will too!

Cheers!
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**LAND, BLDG AND BUSINESS AND REDEVELOPMENT SITE IS FOR SALE**
This is a multifaceted listing of a rare commercial property in Bragg Creek, Alberta. There is a fully functioning, high quality restaurant operation with an impeccable reputation ready for new ownership, as well as the potential down the road to redevelop the site with a larger commercial use such as a boutique hotel. The long term potential of this property is excellent, as it sits very close to the approved Gateway Village Development, a 12.6 acre master-planned mixed use resort style project. This beautiful hamlet has long been an escape for people to enjoy a weekend away from the city, a place to enjoy the outdoors and great food. The local area is known for its hiking, biking, camping, horseback riding and its quaint shops and restaurants. The tourism business has always been extremely vibrant in the area and it growing every year, with more and more people making the trip to Bragg Creek.
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