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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 Calgary, Calgary.
**LOCATION WITHHELD AT SELLER’S REQUEST**
Well Established, Profitable Inner City Italian Restaurant
Here is the perfect opportunity to acquire a long running, profitable inner city restaurant with a loyal following. This Italian style neighbourhood restaurant has been owned and operated by the same chef/owner for many years, earning a great reputation for casual evening dining or a special event destination and is regularly recommended by local dining guides.
Why this is a strong buy
* Consistent years of profitable operations
* Proven profitability and straightforward operations: small footprint, modest staffing needs, and systems in place that suit an owner operator or investor looking for low overhead.
* Solid reputation for classic, “made from scratch” Italian dishes (pasta, veal parm, calamari and house sauces are frequently singled out by diners).
* It’s longstanding local presence is trusted by repeat patrons and positioned near high foot traffic inner city attractions (making it a dependable choice for both residents and visitors)
* Very attractive lease terms relative to comparable inner city spaces (details available upon request).
* Flexible format: Can be open for full dinner and lunch service, private event capability (small banquets/cocktails), established catering relationships.
What guests say (market sentiment)
* Frequently praised for authentic flavours, attentive service, and a warm, family run atmosphere.
Key selling points are;
* Turnkey kitchen and dining room with proven menus and supplier relationships.
* Compact staff roster and straightforward operations make this an ideal purchase for an owner/operator or small management team.
* Strong local awareness and regular weekend dinner bookings provide a solid base to continue to grow revenue with modest marketing or extended hours.
Included with sale
* Fixtures, fittings and kitchen equipment (list available on request)
* Transferable vendor contacts and catering relationships
* Financial summaries and rent/lease abstracts available to qualified buyers
A full due diligence packet will be provided once a confidentiality agreement is in place, call to start the next steps!
Here is a new listing that I am happy to post in 3 7116 Macleod TRAIL SE in Calgary.
Turnkey Pizza Take-Out & Delivery Restaurant – Prime Macleod Trail Location
An excellent opportunity to open your own pizza concept without the hassle of building from scratch. Located on busy Macleod Trail, just two blocks from Chinook Centre, this fully equipped take-out and delivery restaurant offers outstanding visibility, signage exposure, and convenient customer parking.
Key Features:
Professionally built-out kitchen with commercial exhaust hood
3-deck impinger pizza oven, dough stretcher, and stand mixer
3-door pizza prep table, walk-in cooler, and chest freezer
Efficient layout designed for high-volume take-out and delivery
Bring your menu, turn on the ovens, and start serving pizza from day one. Save on build-out costs and get into one of Calgary’s most desirable commercial locations quickly and affordably.
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. |