Trying ICONIC FOODS & DRINKS of CALGARY, Alberta! 🇨🇦

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  • @wherearewe-yt
    @wherearewe-yt  2 місяці тому +5

    We are happy we are finally getting to explore parts of Canada we have never seen before. Exploring downtown Calgary and eating and drinking some of the delicious things the city has to offer was a blast! We wish we would have more time! Let us know if we missed any staple foods or drinks. Do you have a favourite restaurant in Calgary? In our next video we will be eating some more Canadian food. Don't miss it! Thanks for watching! 😊 - Brandon & Anja

  • @innerspearmusic
    @innerspearmusic Місяць тому +11

    For "hip" etc. you needed to go to bridgeland, ramsay, inglewood.

    • @wherearewe-yt
      @wherearewe-yt  Місяць тому

      Thanks for the suggestions! We will likely come back to Calgary at some point, so we will keep these places in mind for next time.

  • @JohnManzo
    @JohnManzo Місяць тому +5

    I moved from Toronto to Calgary in 2000, for my job (I'm a now-retired professor of sociology at the U of Calgary). I had immigrated to Canada (from the US) in 1997. I loved, and still love, Toronto and agree that Kensington Market is SPECIAL. There are too many hip strips in Toronto to count and every one is brilliant. But Calgary punches above its weight especially as a city that only became "big" after WW2 and has evolved lots of walkable neighbourhoods that are, to my taste, plenty "hipster." The coffee scene in Calgary is resplendent and I think that Sought x Found, on Centre St just north of the Bow RIver, is the best coffeehouse in Canada. You didn't visit Inglewood or Ramsay on your trip and I urgently recommend both- they're old and have a Queen St East vibe. Cold Garden is a...it's a sort of brewpub but there's nothing like it in Montreal, Toronto, or anywhere, really. Anyway I loved your respectful review but hope you don't think Calgary is just "fancy." I'd love to meet you folks (ich kann auch deutsch!).

    • @wherearewe-yt
      @wherearewe-yt  Місяць тому

      It's hard to truly get the vibe of a city while only really spending a day and a half exploring. We enjoyed what we saw, but we'd like to come back in the future and check out some of these areas that we missed the first go around. We've had lots of great suggestions, so far! I'll make sure to mark Sought x Found on our Google Maps for next time.
      My sister lives in Edmonton, so I image we'll be back to Alberta again in the future. We really want to check out the Stampede at some point, even if it's a bit touristy, I feel like it's a must do at least once. It'll likely be at least two years before we're back though. We always post about where we're going to be on our community page, so if we end up going back, just shoot us a message!
      Thanks for watching!

  • @InTheBasementProduct
    @InTheBasementProduct 23 дні тому +2

    I've lived in Calgary my entire life and I'm always a little confused by people who think of this city as "posh" or "fancy" but then you only visited the most commercially friendly parts of town. And the cooler parts of town you did visit have been pretty gentrified. Maybe check out Forest Lawn if less fancy is what you're after.

    • @wherearewe-yt
      @wherearewe-yt  22 дні тому +1

      I mean..after spending three weeks in Edmonton, followed by being surrounded by junkies faceplanted everywhere in the streets of Vancouver, it certainly felt posh. 😆
      We've had lots of great suggestions for our next trip, so we are excited to check them out.
      Ultimately, this was a Calgary food video, where we were trying to track down foods from the city. The goal this time wasn't to see as many areas as we could. The areas we did see, in this video, and those we saw when we weren't filming, felt more posh than a lot of other Canadian cities we've seen.
      We only actually had a day and a half to explore. To get the true vibe of the city, we will have to return and spend more time there.
      Thanks for watching!

  • @HowlWorks
    @HowlWorks 2 місяці тому +6

    If you go back you should go to Inglewood you’d probably really enjoy that area plus you can try spolumbo’s! Also recommend going to the Calgary farmers market in Blackfoot lots of amazing food there!! If you rent a car I also recommend going to Cochrane it’s just outside Calgary and has amazing famous ice cream! Calgary has a lot of great places you just have to leave downtown to go to some of them!

    • @wherearewe-yt
      @wherearewe-yt  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for the suggestions! We definitely hope to come back some day. We wanted to go to a farmers market, but we were filming on a Monday, so I'm pretty sure they were all closed. We LOVE a good market!
      Since we went to Banff on a day trip, we only really had a day and a half to explore Calgary, which wasn't nearly enough. We'd happily come back and explore more of the cities, and surrounding areas. My sister actually lives in Edmonton, so we plan to frequent Alberta in the future.

  • @SR-no8sr
    @SR-no8sr День тому

    Dickens Pub is the goth place for drinks and food in Calgary.

    • @wherearewe-yt
      @wherearewe-yt  13 годин тому

      We'll have to check it out next time!

  • @JoeMenjivar
    @JoeMenjivar Місяць тому +4

    Kensington (Calgary) I feel was a lot dirtier and better like 15-20 years ago, but folks got priced out over the years, I don't think any of my favourite restaurants are there anymore. Sniff around North East Calgary next time and find some ethnic foods, like Mamak Dang for some really nice Malaysian food, Pho Xuan in Marlborough was always my favourite Vietnamese place, though I haven't been in a while, plenty of nice Indian restaurants too, a growing number of Korean chicken places, and shawarma too. Hope you folks come back and try some more off the beaten track stuff.

    • @wherearewe-yt
      @wherearewe-yt  Місяць тому

      This particular video was about dishes and drinks that originated in Calgary. Next time we come back, we'll check out some other stuff for sure!

    • @chris_schenkel
      @chris_schenkel 16 днів тому

      All the shithole countries in one place. Awesome.

  • @Jenyb420
    @Jenyb420 6 днів тому

    Can get clam with horseradish.. it’s called ‘the works’ sooooo good in a Cesar

  • @nailkitty
    @nailkitty 7 днів тому

    i moved to Calgary from Edmonton for school and work and love living here. it is a lot more businessy as you said. Edmonton does have a better subculture scene. been here 20 years and never have been to the Calgary Tower! LOL

    • @wherearewe-yt
      @wherearewe-yt  6 днів тому

      That's crazy. Hahaha. I lived in Toronto for 5 years, and only went up the CN Tower a week or two before I moved. 😅
      We actually quite enjoyed both cities. My sister lives in Edmonton, so we plan on visiting there frequently in between our travels.

  • @virgiliocarneiro3810
    @virgiliocarneiro3810 Місяць тому +1

    At Meat and Bread you gotta get mustard with the Porchetta and dip the sandwich in that.

    • @wherearewe-yt
      @wherearewe-yt  Місяць тому +1

      Didn't even know that was an option! That would've been perfect.

  • @dare2donate
    @dare2donate Місяць тому +2

    Shafts are typically consumed quickly, sorta like an oversized shot.

    • @wherearewe-yt
      @wherearewe-yt  Місяць тому

      Really?? That's a big freakin' shot. 🤣

    • @WaldoVolk
      @WaldoVolk 3 дні тому

      Yep. You're supposed to chug it through the straw as fast as you can. People often race to see who finishes fastest

  • @__vha
    @__vha 12 днів тому

    Meat and Bread is more of a Vancouver establishment. If you're ever back give Alumni a go, definitely a great (newish) sandwich spot.

    • @wherearewe-yt
      @wherearewe-yt  12 днів тому +1

      Yeah, we never actually planned on going there originally! We were wiped from our previous day in Banff, so when we passed by and saw the price, we decided to grab something there- rather than head all of the way to Buchanan's Chop House. Thanks for the suggestion for next time!

  • @Christo-Jose
    @Christo-Jose 4 дні тому

    U guys miss chris breakfast and burgers in calgary, old style dinner in hidden place

    • @wherearewe-yt
      @wherearewe-yt  3 дні тому +1

      We love diner food! We'll have to check it out next time.

  • @Techsticle
    @Techsticle 2 місяці тому

    Just found your channel. Love your vibes. Excellent presentation of the city and surroundings, restaurants, and food. Can't wait to watch the rest of your vlogs!

  • @Jenyb420
    @Jenyb420 6 днів тому

    I live in Calgary.. been to parties in the tower.. and never been to the top lol

    • @wherearewe-yt
      @wherearewe-yt  5 днів тому +1

      I feel like it's rarely worth the price for those types of things. I'd rather just party at the bottom. Hahaha.

    • @Jenyb420
      @Jenyb420 5 днів тому

      @@wherearewe-yt my sentiments exactly! Plus I like to stay on the ground 😂

  • @gregwhite5897
    @gregwhite5897 2 місяці тому +1

    Loved my time in Calgary.
    I'd suggest checling out the Red Mile/Mission if you ever make it back that way.

    • @wherearewe-yt
      @wherearewe-yt  2 місяці тому

      @@gregwhite5897 We'd love to return some time. We really want to check out and make a video at the Stampede!

  • @bungdilly6333
    @bungdilly6333 17 днів тому

    Gators in the SW is $15 for a steak sammy. Great wings also.

  • @leerevilles5927
    @leerevilles5927 10 днів тому

    Just found you guys. Brandon is just a g without trying, I'm not sure but anya( Irish spelling is just letters😂😂). Keep delivering. You should do a patreon. Keep travelling

    • @wherearewe-yt
      @wherearewe-yt  9 днів тому

      To be fair, she's German and English is her second language, so it can be a lot harder for her to think of the right words at the top of her head . She's much better than me at remembering facts and reciting little tidbit of info! I also used to work in kitchens for 10 years, so food is what I'm all about. Haha.
      We don't have a Patreon currently, but we do have a "Buy Me A Coffee" for anyone who wants to support.
      Thanks for watching!

  • @ebber_
    @ebber_ 2 місяці тому

    6:32 I'm from Calgary and I think Vancouver could have this drink. we invented the Caesar you know what I'm saying, we got to share the greatness

    • @wherearewe-yt
      @wherearewe-yt  2 місяці тому +1

      Hahaha. The Caesar is better anyway. 😎

  • @Sarah-y5w
    @Sarah-y5w Місяць тому

    That looks sooooo good

    • @wherearewe-yt
      @wherearewe-yt  Місяць тому

      What does? Haha. It was all so goood!

  • @davewong4834
    @davewong4834 2 місяці тому +2

    In stead of Kensington, how about Bridgeland?

    • @wherearewe-yt
      @wherearewe-yt  2 місяці тому

      I don't think we visit Bridgeland! That's the problem with having such a short trip. We can only really judge by the day and a half we actually had to explore, which isn't nearly enough to get to know a city. The locals always know best, but unfortunately, we didn't know anyone from Calgary to recommend cool neighborhoods and bars. We will have to check out Bridgeland next time! Any specific recommendations there?

  • @ebber_
    @ebber_ 2 місяці тому

    I just had breakfast and after seeing all the amazing food you ate I'm now hungry and I'm thinking about going to meat and bread I'll wait a little bit longer though also you wanted to see a place of like graffiti and stuff I would recommend high park in Calgary also there's a really good smoothie/milkshake place near High park

    • @wherearewe-yt
      @wherearewe-yt  2 місяці тому

      Meat & Bread was delicious!
      And we'll have to check out that area when we return. Any excuse to drink a milkshake. 😁

  • @wallied3583
    @wallied3583 Місяць тому

    The Palace is THE BEST place for concerts in Calgary. Judging by the shirt I think you'd love it. Last time I was there it was Mudvayne and Nonpoint. You went to pretty mid places. Calgary has so many better places.

    • @wherearewe-yt
      @wherearewe-yt  Місяць тому

      There was actually a show we wanted to go to, less than a WEEK from when we were there. Just missed it! We would have loved to have went out in Calgary. It's one of the best ways to get to know a city for sure.
      We weren't in Calgary nearly long enough to really get the proper vibe. We have gotten some great suggestions for next time, though.

  • @farzaslasher422
    @farzaslasher422 2 місяці тому

    Calgary is beautiful but it is COLD in the winter 🥶 it ain’t for the week

    • @wherearewe-yt
      @wherearewe-yt  2 місяці тому

      I (Brandon) am from Halifax, but have also lived in Toronto and in Saskatoon. ALL of the winters suck, but they all feel a bit different. Saskatoon was probably the worst. I imagine Calgary is similar!
      There are things I miss about living back home in Canada, but the winter is not one of them. 😂

  • @melissalambert7615
    @melissalambert7615 28 днів тому

    Had no idea Calgary was such a large city. That Caesar had one cupcake too many. Ha, ha. Like you, I've seen Bloody Mary's with burgers etc. That is just silly. The spice in B. Mary is horseradish, yum. Liked mine with just celery stick but olives and shrimp are fine. Ginger beef sounds delish, but I agree the meat to batter ratio looks off. Hi from sunny Oregon.

    • @wherearewe-yt
      @wherearewe-yt  27 днів тому

      Yeah, the crazy Caesar was just for a fun thumbnail, but it honestly wasn't worth it. It wasn't a BAD Caesar, but for the price, we've had far better. It wasn't spicy enough, or strong enough. The additional things are just a gimmick.
      You're right though, classic is the best! Olives, celery, and extra spicy is my favorite.
      The ginger beef was really good! I can imagine it'd be amazing if the beef was cut a bit more thick.
      Thanks for watching!

    • @bungdilly6333
      @bungdilly6333 17 днів тому

      More urban sprawl than old cities like Paris.

  • @sahilchopra4260
    @sahilchopra4260 2 місяці тому

    Nice vlog i like it

  • @tito-kr7rm
    @tito-kr7rm 2 місяці тому +1

    NO one does Calgary .. great idea thx... peace.

    • @wherearewe-yt
      @wherearewe-yt  2 місяці тому +1

      We had never even visited Alberta before, so we were really happy to see Edmonton, Banff, and Calgary on this trip. Though we wish we had more time there!
      Although we know it's touristy, we really wanna come back for the Stampede one year. Even though from what we've heard, the food there is expensive AF! 😅

  • @TheRealSasquatch
    @TheRealSasquatch 2 місяці тому

    Great seeing Calgary, brings back some happy memories. Just a suggestion on the video though - you have included quite a few rapid jump cuts - IMO there are too many and too short. Looking forward to the next one though.

    • @wherearewe-yt
      @wherearewe-yt  2 місяці тому

      We're currently using a free program for subtitles, and for this particular program, the videos need to be under 20 minutes to use it. If we make videos longer than that, we have to use UA-cams subtitling system, which is pretty trash..hahaha.
      Sometimes I get carried away, trying to make sure the video is under the 20. 😂

    • @TheRealSasquatch
      @TheRealSasquatch 2 місяці тому

      @@wherearewe-ytNo worries. Thanks for the reply. Look forward to seeing more.

    • @wherearewe-yt
      @wherearewe-yt  2 місяці тому

      @@TheRealSasquatch Thanks for watching!

    • @itsdego2082
      @itsdego2082 29 днів тому

      @@wherearewe-ytsplit the video in 20 minute portions then export them separately and connect them in post

  • @vagabond142
    @vagabond142 17 днів тому

    My city has iconic foods? o_O Well, I know the Caesar was invented here, but I didn't know anything else was iconic 😅

    • @wherearewe-yt
      @wherearewe-yt  16 днів тому

      Hahaha. The joy of UA-cam video titling! Ginger beef is pretty iconic, though! You can find it in pretty much any Chinese-Canadian fast food spot around Canada. It's so good. 🤤

  • @DeborahDavis-v6n
    @DeborahDavis-v6n 2 місяці тому

    Still binge watching. I'm a world apart from you guys it feels, especially with food places. As I said in one comment, you may not have read so I'll repeat, I was born and raised in Panama City, FL, USA and was raised on seafood. Panama City Beach is relatively famous for Georgia, Alabama and lots of southern cities. And if you ever go there, there is a restaurant called Capt. Anderson's. It's famous with a lot of celebrities as well as locals. It closes part of the year, and it's too expensive anymore, but the seafood is wonderful. (My sister married into that family, we got to eat for free there, then she divorced and no more free meals. That was long ago.) I live about an hour away from Atlanta, GA now, in a tiny town that has nothing in the way of food and drink like you show on your videos. I love watching you; moments ago, I got so hungry that I ran to the 'fridge and got some carrot hummus that I love and ate some spoonfuls. But I was salivating watching you guys eat. No matter where you go in the world, I find that there is something I wish I could get here. Safe travels!

    • @wherearewe-yt
      @wherearewe-yt  2 місяці тому

      My brother-in-laws parents live in Atlanta! And my aunt, and all of her kids, have been living in Florida the past 30+ years. We're long overdue for a trip to that part of the country. Anja actually used to work in Florida, at Disney.
      Hopefully one day we'll head that way, and spend a month or two exploring that south.
      We have plenty more food videos where that came from! And many more to come. We've been traveling pretty non-stop these past few months, and have videos coming from at least a dozen countries over the next several months (including Andorra, Germany, Poland, Scotland, Netherlands, Turkey, Georgia, UAE and more).
      We always watch food videos on an empty stomach, an it's always a bad idea! Hahaha. But hummus and carrots are delicious as well. And a lot more healthy than most of this stuff! Haha.

  • @AlyssaSaturley-r6c
    @AlyssaSaturley-r6c 22 дні тому

    Inglewood!

    • @wherearewe-yt
      @wherearewe-yt  21 день тому

      I think a few others mentioned Inglewood. We will definitely check it out when we return!

  • @jefffisher2690
    @jefffisher2690 5 днів тому

    Hawaiian Pizza was also created/invented in Calgary and yes pineapple on pizza is great

    • @wherearewe-yt
      @wherearewe-yt  4 дні тому

      I knew it was Canadian, but I didn't know it was invented in Calgary! That would have been a great addition. I actually love pineapple on pizza. Anja likes the slight sweetness that comes from the pineapple juice on the pizza, but if there are big chunks, she throws them my way.
      Another underrated sweet addition to a pizza is figs. We had a "Dalmatian Pizza" in Croatia, with fresh figs on it. Oh man..so good!

  • @deedarkadir7598
    @deedarkadir7598 4 дні тому

    Calgary is a beautiful city till you get 40 inches of snow that lasts 8 or 9 months outa the year

    • @wherearewe-yt
      @wherearewe-yt  3 дні тому

      One of the reasons I left Canada was the winters! I've lived in Saskatoon, Toronto, and Halifax (where I'm from). They're all terrible. Hahaha.

  • @seanhart9706
    @seanhart9706 5 днів тому

    Lived in calgary for 37 years... never heard of a shaft drink...doesnt matter to me where it was invented. It isnt very creative. It would be like me adding skittles to beer and saying i invented a famous calgarian drink lol!

    • @wherearewe-yt
      @wherearewe-yt  5 днів тому

      I still don't know the difference between a Shaft and Espresso Martini...it's basically the same. Hahaha.

  • @terrancehoule4612
    @terrancehoule4612 Місяць тому

    um should have gone to the actual pallisar hotel

  • @StephanieJensen-k2u
    @StephanieJensen-k2u 21 день тому

    It's not anything ever again I'm the meek

  • @dare2donate
    @dare2donate Місяць тому +13

    That's absolutely not how a Caesar should be made. Omg, I'm so embarrassed that they served it to you with all sh*t on the top...so kitschy. A Caesar should just be Mott's brand Clamato juice, vodka or gin, Lea & Perrin's brand Worcestershire Sauce, Tabasco brand pepper sauce, squeezed lime wedge, and single shake of salt and pepper. Garnished with Celery and/or a non-garlic dill pickle spear. The glass should be rimmed with Hy's Lemon Pepper Seasoning and filled to the brim with ice in order to ensure the correct ratio of alcohol to other ingredients. Brand for ingredients is absolutely critical if you want perfect, imo. If you can't get Hy's lemon pepper then just use celery salt for the rim. It's important to balance the Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco, so if you like things A LOT more spicy and wanna go heavy with the Tabasco, play around with finding the right balance of Worcestershire sauce to go with it.

    • @wherearewe-yt
      @wherearewe-yt  Місяць тому

      We had all the extras for the video - but honestly, it wasn't really worth it. It wasn't a very good Caesar compared to the ones I've had back home on Halifax. Not spicy enough, and a bit weak.
      If we ever get a get back to Calgary, we will have to try one somewhere else, for sure!

    • @seanhart9706
      @seanhart9706 5 днів тому

      You must be fun at parties!

    • @tylergardner2598
      @tylergardner2598 2 дні тому

      Wrong

    • @jeremymccormick3124
      @jeremymccormick3124 2 дні тому

      Holy fuck, shut the fuck up, a ceasar made for the individual for fuck sake

    • @Kipindahouse
      @Kipindahouse 2 дні тому

      bro stfu and let people enjoy their caesars good god.

  • @iMMor74L
    @iMMor74L Місяць тому +1

    As a lifelong Calgarian, none of restaurants you guys went to are/were/ever, iconic.

    • @wherearewe-yt
      @wherearewe-yt  Місяць тому +4

      We never said they were. The title very clearly says, "trying iconic foods and drinks", not restaurants. Did you even watch the video? 🫠

  • @ronsales9708
    @ronsales9708 Місяць тому

    Omg, ive drunkenly pissed on every spot you showed in intro... All of them. 😢 We drink alot

    • @wherearewe-yt
      @wherearewe-yt  Місяць тому +1

      We were wondering what that smell was...hahaha.

    • @ronsales9708
      @ronsales9708 Місяць тому

      @@wherearewe-yt Alberta day drinkers

  • @TK-lu7qx
    @TK-lu7qx 2 місяці тому

    Is that not pulled pork??

  • @seanhart9706
    @seanhart9706 5 днів тому

    Also you could leave out the we are too poor to eat steak part lol just seemed like an odd thing to say!

    • @wherearewe-yt
      @wherearewe-yt  5 днів тому

      It's not odd if it's true! Decent steaks are usually $30+ per person, and we can get multiple items for that price.

  • @BrandonLeRae69
    @BrandonLeRae69 2 місяці тому

    Fam you didn’t come to the hood and eat shawarma palace nah fam

    • @wherearewe-yt
      @wherearewe-yt  Місяць тому

      This video was all about dishes that originated in Calgary, so we stuck with those.
      It seems like that is a Calgary chain, though, which is close enough! Haha. We love a shawarma, too. We'll check it out next time we return. We need to check out Burger Baron, too. We saw that EVERYWHERE in Edmonton.

  • @jackblock777
    @jackblock777 День тому

    Did you know it’s against the law to feed the hungry in Calgary? And it’s also against the law to be homeless.

    • @wherearewe-yt
      @wherearewe-yt  13 годин тому +1

      Didn't know that. That's pretty sad. We noticed in the park that there were some people that seemed to be homeless, but it was nothing compared in Vancouver. I've never seen anything like it.

    • @jackblock777
      @jackblock777 13 годин тому

      @ yes - there is a pastor and his church congregation brings food for the homeless in downtown Calgary most every Sunday. The Calgary police have given him many violation tickets and this pastor has to go to court. His name is Pastor Artur Pawlowski - google it as he has a very interesting history and he’s been arrested several times by Calgary police.

  • @cathyl5888
    @cathyl5888 2 місяці тому

    If u like sushi I highly recommend Kinjo on McLeod trail!

    • @wherearewe-yt
      @wherearewe-yt  2 місяці тому

      We loooove sushi. I'll add it to our Google Maps for next time!

    • @cathyl5888
      @cathyl5888 2 місяці тому

      @@wherearewe-yt it’s amazing!!! The owner is the best!! :)

  • @samanthajegenjan4788
    @samanthajegenjan4788 Місяць тому

    You should've gone to Buchanan's, amazing food there

    • @wherearewe-yt
      @wherearewe-yt  Місяць тому

      I bet it is! I found it mentioned on a Reddit page for people recommending steak spots in Calgary. Hopefully, next time we visit, we won't be on such a small budget!

  • @RonaldMcDonald-z2g
    @RonaldMcDonald-z2g Місяць тому

    Taco Bell

  • @ronsales9708
    @ronsales9708 Місяць тому

    Well you should have tried a shaft

  • @PrajnaWidyaKumara-m3u
    @PrajnaWidyaKumara-m3u Місяць тому

    NO JOB THERE

    • @wherearewe-yt
      @wherearewe-yt  Місяць тому

      Luckily for us, we were there to do a food tour.. not get a job.

  • @terrancehoule4612
    @terrancehoule4612 Місяць тому

    not the 3rd largest city at all

    • @wherearewe-yt
      @wherearewe-yt  29 днів тому +1

      It is according to the internet?

    • @VoodooChild2000
      @VoodooChild2000 21 день тому

      @@wherearewe-yt I think it's 3rd in urban area, and 4th in metro area. Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary