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| - When hunger pangs hit, you can just about guarantee hearty portions and lots of flavour if you hit up a Greek restaurant... especially when run by a Greek family. Are any of the Greek places in town run by non Greeks? Somehow I don't think so.
Calypso's Taverna didn't exist when I first moved to Calgary. I do believe it's been around about 4 years or so. And unless you know to go, you'd probably drive by it every time you come down Centre Street. It's another one of those, "I'm an amazing restaurant hidden in a strip mall" kind of places we seem to have so much of.
When you visit, you'll no doubt run into Popy. You'll enjoy her. I promise. And you should, of course, order yourself some food. We started with the baked feta and olives, it came with some pita to dip in there. Yum. All I've heard anything about at Calypso's is the Kleftiko - even the menu says it's the house specialty... "lamb slowly roasted to perfection." Well, if perfection is intended to be a succulent piece of meat that wraps my tastebuds in a blanket of flavourful juices, then I guess it must be true.
Drink wise... there was something with mango juice and some alcohol. Can I remember what it was called? Nay. But if you like fruity, it'll do ya fine!
Good for: large group dinners, date, birthday party, anniversary, lunch, or anyone with a large appetite.
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