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Posted on
November 1, 2009
by
Rob Campbell
Got an email this morning from my buddy Rob Hilditch of the Joey's Only group of companies, telling me he is growing a moustache (Texas handlebar with a soul patch I was later informed) to raise money for Prostate Cancer research. So after I stopped shaking with laughter and found my Blackberry on the floorboard of my truck, (all the while trying not to drive off the road) I fired up the laptop and donated $50 bucks to this physically impossible, yet very good cause on behalf of Rob's efforts.
Now...
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...
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!
Posted on
August 26, 2009
by
Rob Campbell
Omar Polyniak and Jeremiah Jurcic
Bootleggers Sports Bar & Karaoke
3444 - 32 Ave NE,
Calgary, AB T1Y 6G8
Having known Rob for more than 20 years, we can say without reservation that he is one of the most honest and hardworking people we know.
Rob’s has a long and proven history in the Food and Beverage Industry and leverages that knowledge every time he works with a client. He has proven this through his work with many of Calgary’s most prominent hospitality groups, including us at...
Posted on
August 14, 2009
by
Rob Campbell
Well my trip to Edmonton was very positive for a number of different reasons, but one of which is VERY interesting.
I stopped into West Edmonton Mall after a meeting to grab a bite. As I walked down Bourbon Street, feeling like I was back in Vegas, I decided to park myself at a table in Hudson's. Now this is not my first time at Hudson's, but it was at this location, and it's beautiful! Lot's of TV's, a warm inviting atmosphere and very friendly service proved that I made the right choice. I looked...
Posted on
July 18, 2009
by
Rob Campbell
Well.. needless to say it was another rockin evening in Calgary's Pumphill district, as the 11th Annual Red Meat Party surged into the night. Countless friends, colleagues and client's of Kahane Law enjoyed the Studio 54 themed festivities with bell bottom jeans, Afro's of every color and description and the best collection of platform shoes I have seen since watching re-runs of Starsky and Hutch.
The food was once again indescribable, as every type of red meat you can think of was BBQ'd, smoked and...
Posted on
June 24, 2009
by
Rob Campbell
Hello everyone,
We have thrown open the doors on our new website and MAN are we happy with the result!
I would like to thank Dave deBruyn and his team at deBruyn Design + Marketing for all of their hard work, advise and expertise in putting together a spectacular site which will take Hospitality Marketing in Western Canada to a whole new level. Our ability to market and expose our clients businesses is now second to none and it could not have been possible without their specific skill sets and unmatched...
Posted on
June 24, 2009
by
Rob Campbell
Mr. Colin HargreavesOwner The Three Crowns Pub 523 Woodpark Blvd. SW Calgary, AB T2W 4J3
Hello Rob, I would like to take a moment to thank you for your help with the purchase of The Three Crowns Pub. The fact that you took the time to learn about who we were and what our needs were was integral in being able to find the right fit for our concept. Your patience and understanding was a great help and made the process smooth and less stressful.
The fact that you didn’t try to “sell...
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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.
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