Comments on: Anatolia’s Gate

By: KimHo

KimHo — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 05:15:58 +0000

Karl, welcome! Yes, it is one of those difficult things: based on a single visit, how accurate is the assessment? In my case, I write about that single visit but, if other bloggers and readers like you voice their opinion and consider mine is inaccurate, I more than welcome their thoughts. If these are convincing enough, I might drop by again for a revisit, something I have done previously. The key here I think is that I keep an open mind. And, oh, checking your blog, I noticed you have visited some places I have in my pending list. As a result, I am now more eager to visit them!

By: Karl

Karl — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:16:43 +0000

Hi Kim, I just started up a food blog and my most recent restaurant post was Anatolia’s! I left the restaurant with mixed feelings, not sure about a re-visit. After reading your post I may have to give it another shot. Good review.

By: gatronomydomine

gatronomydomine — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 16:26:05 +0000

Dan,

I recommend trying the many Korean places in the area – try Hanwoori at Imperial and Kingsway. Also – Crystal Mall isn’t too far away as is Alvin Garden/Xiang.

KimHo, also a coincidence – I was at Anatolia’s gate for the first time in months just a couple of days ago – it may have been the same day you were there! They do have a killer lavash/pide.

The owners used to run and own a restaurant in New York City prior to moving here and opening AG.

I notice that they now have a sampler table called “Padishah’s Table” for $20/person. I’m going to drag a bunch of people over there soon.

Also intriguing are their Turkish takes on pizza. I have not tried to order that yet as I have not completely exhausted their Turkish menu yet.

By: KimHo

KimHo — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 13:40:47 +0000

Dan, I have started to explore that part of town so, at this point, I think I will need to do some more runs.

By: Dan

Dan — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 05:01:04 +0000

Its a pleasant departure from shawarma places that have created the stereotype of middle eastern cuisine. I loved this place on my visit when I had their big share platter of meats and dips, and lavosh bread.
Its not in a neighborhood with many decent restaurants in the vicinity (except nao sushi), but do you have any recommendations for that part of town?

By: KimHo

KimHo — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:23:41 +0000

Peter, TV? I am no longer slave of the TV; instead, I apply a simple rule: Only watch whatever is on. I will seldom, if ever, rush home just to watch TV.

By: H.Peter

H.Peter — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:58:23 +0000

Turkish food is such a given in Austria and germany, due to the population from that great country.
Nver had anything turkish here in Calgary.

So what was on TV that you had to rush home…..