Welcome
LATEST STORIES For Today's News From Around the Web..
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!
Suggested Blog Articles
Here is a new listing that I am happy to post in Calgary.
Hospitality Asset Sale – Inner City Calgary
Turnkey opportunity to acquire a fully built, licensed hospitality space in one of Calgary’s most established inner city districts.
Extensively improved with quality construction and thoughtful design, the premises offers an efficient service layout, commercial kitchen infrastructure, bar buildout, seating, and all necessary systems to operate immediately.
This is an ideal opportunity for an owner operator or hospitality group looking to avoid the significant time, capital investment, and permitting risk associated with a new build. The space is well suited for a range of food and beverage concepts including café, restaurant, wine bar, or hybrid retail hospitality.
Offered at a substantial discount to replacement cost.
Brand assets and goodwill may be available to qualified purchasers.
Further details available upon execution of a confidentiality agreement. 
Here is a new listing that I am happy to post in 717 67 AVENUE SW in Calgary.
Solid duplex located in the established inner city SW community of Kingsland, offering a great opportunity for investors, renovators, or buyers looking to add value. This property is in need of a renovation, but it provides a strong foundation and excellent potential to suite the basement once you get the right approvals. Featuring 3 of 4 levels developed, the home has good bones including a concrete block party wall for added durability and sound separation, an open wood beam with vaulted ceilings that bring natural light into the main living space. Mechanical updates include a newer hot water tank and High Efficiency furnace. The layout offers flexibility, with a separate side entrance to the lower level where a large bedroom and 3-piece bathroom are already in place, presenting potential for future legal suite development (subject to approvals). The unfinished fourth level provides additional space for expansion. Outside, the private, fenced, south-facing backyard offers room to build a garage, along with existing off-street parking. Located in a convenient and well connected area close to amenities, transit, and major routes, this property presents a compelling opportunity for those looking to renovate, invest, or reposition a property in a desirable inner city location. 
Here is a new listing that I am happy to post in 75 White AVENUE in Bragg Creek.
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. The Bavarian Inn Restaurant in Bragg Creek is For Sale, located a short drive from the world famous Kananaskis Country recreational area and up against the foothills of the Canadian Rockies, it is a legendary staple in the Southern Alberta dining scene.
Since the 1970’s the BAV TAV, also known as the Bavarian Inn Restaurant has been renowned for its service and consistent quality dining experience. The owners have continually maintained a solid reputation as a place you go for a casual dinner with the family or to book a party and celebrate a special occasion.
The building and property are a gem and very well maintained, featuring a 3000sqft(+/-) purpose built restaurant with a dining room and a separate freshly renovated lounge/bar area. The wonderful wrap around patio serves both the dining room and the lounge. The kitchen is well laid out with lots of prep area and the equipment is in excellent repair, with a large walk-in cooler. The dining room has a warm and welcoming feel, with a great mix of table sizes that are well spaced for a comfortable dining environment. Lots of windows give you great natural light during the day for lunches and a wood burning fireplace completes the ambiance on the chilly nights.
There are a few other exciting parts of this opportunity, like the potential to expand on the property if you chose to. The full basement could be built out as an event space or some other sort of venue or business, or as a living space for the owner. This is an opportunity that you really need to see to fully appreciate the potential of the property and business. Please call to arrange a private tour so you can see it for yourself. |