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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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