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| - This is a nice addition to Stephen Ave, if only to give one more bar to stop at for dinner and drinks. The first time I visited Browns it was packed full of people, which was refreshing to see because I feel like the current economic climate is taking its toll on some of Calgary's bars and restaurants, as people try to cut back on their spending. Browns is good, but nothing special. They have a giant menu that will satisfy most tastes, especially those that want a side of sushi with their pasta or chicken caesar salad, which surely must be someone. I ordered the margherita pizza, which was alright. I think the challenge with Browns is that by not committing to one kind of food, they're jack-of-all-trades-master-of-none. They serve burgers and tacos and pasta and sandwiches, and all are a-ok but none are truly great. Personally I prefer restaurants that aren't suffering an identity crisis, but it does make it easy to come here with a group when everyone disagrees on what kind of food they want. Browns has multiple locations around the city, so they're clearly doing something right. Of course, if you're inviting friends to meet you her, emphasize that it is NOT the shoe chain. When my friend invited me to Browns and told me there would be good food, I thought I was attending some special sales event with catering until I actually arrived and, alas, no shoes for me.
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