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| - Hello Communist Bar! I love edgy lounges with great drinks and tongue-in-cheek humour about political ideologies. I think the dim lighting and subtle red glow of the bar scare a lot of people, but that's cool because the place is pretty full anyways.
There is a great atmosphere of like-minded individuals who want to enjoy some good cocktails, look pretty and celebrate the culturedness. Ming is undoubtedly the place to be cultured in Calgary, what with having it's own manifesto AND film festivals. This place has it all folks, without the pretension or condescension that often accompany it.
The menu is great, and my personal favourite is definitely the delicious yam fries with spicy banana ketchup. Yum! Their drink menu is both extensive and hilarious. The cocktails are all named after people, and though they are expensive they pack a pretty punch. My favourite favourite is the Buddha, and I always try a new one when I'm there. Unfortunately, sometimes I get duped by the cocktail names (Who doesn't want a Lenin cocktail?) and get a drink that isn't quite to my tastes. I've never had a bad cocktail, but I've definitely tried ones that aren't for me. That's the pleasure of the place: they live up to one communist ideal by providing a haven that appeals to a multitude of tastes. Yes, that does mean Colt 45 in a paper bag.
Service has ranged from mediocre to stupendous depending on both servers and time of day, and generally falls into the "really good" category. Ming is a great place to get the night started, and is truly welcoming to all people.
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