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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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Here is a new listing that I am happy to post in 127 Sienna Park GREEN SW in Calgary.
Sienna Park Green is one of South Calgary’s most sought after 55+ communities, tucked away in Calgary’s Signal Hill area. Come and see this beautiful walkout villa bungalow with over 2300 square feet of total living space, 1231sqft on the main and 1130sqft of walk out basement. The main floor is flooded with sunlight and features vaulted ceilings, large windows and a good size deck off the open living room/dining room, surrounded by mature trees giving you wonderful privacy. The large master bedroom suite is roomy and has a 3 piece ensuite. A second bedroom and an another 4piece washroom with a Walk-in bathtub and laundry facilities finish off the main floor.
The lower level has a HUGE entertainment room and another 3pc bathroom with in-floor heat, as well as a large room for your home office. The basement has large windows providing lots of natural light and patio doors which open out on to a second deck and a lovely green space of backyard on those beautiful sunny days. You can park your cars in the attached double garage and you have parking for two cars outside on your parking pad, while there is ample visitor parking as well.
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Here is a new listing that I am happy to post in Calgary, Calgary.
**LOCATION INFORMATION IS NOT CORRECT AND IS BEING HELD BACK AT THE SELLERS REQUEST** Here is an opportunity to pick up a high visibility, fully fixtured QSR restaurant, with some seating and a small patio in the heart of the Red Mile. The restaurant is well equipped and could be converted in to any type of food concept you might want. There are endless possibilities for the right operator. Call for specific location info and all the details. 
Here is a new listing that I am happy to post in Calgary, Calgary.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully built out, well established family dining restaurant located in a high exposure commercial area with consistent daily traffic. The space is designed for family dining and is ideally suited for a full service restaurant, breakfast concept, or casual dining operation looking to capitalize on an existing, functional layout with a large dining room and an open lounge area with a nice size bar.
The premises feature a spacious dining room, well equipped commercial kitchen, ample storage, and efficient back-of-house areas, allowing for a smooth transition for a new operator. Extensive leasehold improvements are already in place, significantly reducing startup costs and time to opening.
Positioned near major transportation routes, hotels, offices, this location benefits from steady weekday and weekend demand from local businesses and nearby residential communities. Generous parking and convenient access further enhance the site’s appeal.
This offering is ideal for experienced operators or first-time restaurateurs seeking a turnkey opportunity in a proven restaurant corridor with strong visibility and long-term potential, but will be subject to landlord approval of the buyer and their business plan. |