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Andree Lau runs a food blog, Are You Gonna Eat That?, and is also on Twitter @ugonnaeatthat.

Read her previous Metro column, Urban Foodie, for more restaurant reviews.

Cheeky pizza rebel riles up Inglewood area

March 29, 2011

A pizza rebel of sorts, Without Papers is named in part to snub the strict rules set by the Neapolitan Pizza Association and to celebrate the Italian heritage of the owners, who also run Inglewood mainstay Sugo.

Take a walk down Crepe Avenue for a sweet lunch

March 22, 2011

Everything about Crepe Avenue is cute, from the multi-coloured sign to the plastic models of crepes in the window.

Good enough to make you say, ‘buon appetito!’

March 15, 2011

Business types, solo diners, and kids are welcome at Giuseppe’s with its two-level seating, books and toys.

Brasserie Kensington scores with French cuisine

March 08, 2011

The owners of Muse, AKA and Winebar have another success with the new Brasserie Kensington.

A Mexican experiment that largely disappoints

March 01, 2011

La Casita Mexicana is the other half of an Indian restaurant in an experiment that left me full, but not quite satisfied.

Get your Angus fix at Cowtown Beef Shack

February 22, 2011

From an eight by twelve-foot shed, the Cowtown Beef Shack serves delicious roasted AAA Angus beef from High River on baguettes.

No-frills Lido Cafe fits the bill

February 15, 2011

From the faded neon sign to the still-working table jukeboxes, the Lido Cafe has withstood the test of time, serving tried-and-true Chinese and Western dishes.

Artisan Bistro, where lunch and civility mix

February 08, 2011

Artisan Bistro is the place to go for an unhurried, civilized lunch in a decidedly European setting. Serving all-day brunch, the menu is a fusion of Spanish and French.

Ring in Chinese New Year with fresh eats & culture

February 01, 2011

One of the highlights of Chinese New Year is gathering with friends and family for a meal, which you can do at the new Chinese Cultural Centre Restaurant.

Loosen your belt for a pasta bonanza

January 25, 2011

If you're hankering for pasta and a great deal, head straight to La Viena. The slightly dated decor and modest location (next to a gas station convenience store) give it a certain charisma.

Thai Express cooks up fresh mall menu

January 06, 2011

Worn down by Muzak, artificial lights and shopping stress, eating in a mall can sometimes come down to whichever counter has the shortest line. But Thai Express consistently proves its freshly made dishes are worth the extra wait.

Boxwood puts its focus on Alberta ingredients

January 06, 2011

Run by the same owner of River Cafe, the more casual Boxwood highlights wholesome dishes and Alberta ingredients.

Ramsay's not-so-secret gem of a coffee shop

December 23, 2010

Did I mention Caffe Rosso is charming?

Flavour falls flat for The Bistro at Art Central

December 16, 2010

The Bistro at Art Central has a lot going for it: a central downtown location and a classic art deco look. Unfortunately, its bistro food falls flat.

Unique Persian stews make Atlas a winner

December 09, 2010

Atlas Specialty is a grocery store and cozy restaurant in one that serves the best Persian food in the city. If you’ve never tried it before, start with the flame-broiled kabobs.

It's not hard to see why Five Guys is a massive hit

December 02, 2010

When U.S. President Barack Obama wants a burger, he heads to Five Guys Burgers and Fries.

Chop Steakhouse & Bar Review

November 24, 2010

Chop’s attractive lounge is ideal for pre- or post-movie drinks.

KoI3 puts modern spin on Vietnamese classics

November 18, 2010

This cheery spot has a modern look to match its modern take on Vietnamese.

Delicious dosas all the way from south India

November 04, 2010

Friends who have lived in southern India swear by the dosas — crispy crepes that are a staple in the region — at Southern Spice.

Moxie’s has a burger surprise waiting for you

October 27, 2010

You know you’re going to get decent food and agreeable service at Moxie's Classic Grill. So it was a pleasant surprise to discover that they make one of the best burgers I’ve had in a long time.

Bistro wakes up Kensington with stylish sandwiches

October 21, 2010

Converted from a gelato shop, cozy Wake Bistro has landed a daytime niche in the pedestrian-heavy Kensington neighbourhood.

Catch an Italian break down at the market

October 14, 2010

Picking up Italian groceries becomes much more pleasurable when you can sit down and enjoy a grilled panini, hot cappuccino and sweet gelato at Lina’s Italian Market.

Holy smokin’ southern barbeque

October 07, 2010

You can spot Holy Smoke Barbeque and Smokepit by its steady stream of coveralls-clad workers and the black smoker outside which looks like a trailer.

Lively Jimmy’s dishes up giant shawarmas

September 30, 2010

Jimmy's A&A Deli is no conventional neighbourhood convenience store. The Middle Eastern deli serves up Calgary's biggest chicken shawarmas in a boisterous atmosphere.

Linger over Rush for impeccable lunch

September 16, 2010

Rush’s luxe dining room is Calgary’s most gorgeous place to lunch with precise food and impeccable service to match.

Sink your teeth into Austrian schnitzel

September 09, 2010

The family-run café Vienna Lux  sticks to the basic schnitzels (all $6.95) that have filled tummies centuries over.

Sweet Indian buffet bounty in the city’s northeast

September 02, 2010

Long-time favourite Bombay Sweet House has a new coat of paint and its quality lunch buffet ($11.99) is going as strong as ever.

Koryo Korean Barbecue heats up food court fare

August 26, 2010

Koryo’s Korean Barbecue options are a food court standout in eight malls and downtown towers around Calgary.

Oui oui! Indulge in lunch with French flair

August 18, 2010

At L’Epicerie you’ll find imports of the finest fleur de sel and oils lining one wall. Fresh baking and cheerful “Bonjours!” fill the air.

Healthy, savoury lunch bowls

August 12, 2010

Craving a lunch not layered between bread, I headed to the cool space of Cafe Koi.