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Tango Vietnamese & Thai

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My friend whom I was meeting up with said that she really liked this place so I was invited to have an early dinner with her.

As I drove up to the dull strip mall, I wondered what the place would look like inside. Most of the Vietnam restaurants that I’ve been to in Vancouver have been a bit run down, cheap and dirty places.

To my surprise, as soon as I opened the door, I noticed sparkling chandeliers and a very slick, modern and high end look. I immediately liked the interior decor.

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Water was actually served in glasses and not plastic ones! Yay! Their menu was quite extensive and very reasonable prices.

My friend had ordered a plate of Beef Spring roll (4 rolls), and I had one. It was super hot and very tasty. Delicious. One of the sauce had hair in it, but since there were 3 little bowls of the same sauce, I just used the other one.

idearabbit-tango2idearabbit-tango3My Pho Bo Vien $7.95 with beef ball rice noodle soup; served with a side of fresh bean sprouts, basil and lime was excellent. They only have a Large which I ordered for $7.95 or an extra large.
I’m glad I ordered Large (the smaller size) since it was pretty large portion! I couldn’t completely finish it (meaning a few strands of noodles and sprouts) which has never happened before. Yes, it could be because I had a large dim sum lunch and it was only 5pm, but still. I always have room for noodles :)

Service was excellent. Other than the hair in sauce, everything was really good. I would love to come back – unfortunately, I don’t go to Calgary often. Would like to see something similar in Vancouver! Thumbs up.

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Prince William and Kate Middleton in Calgary 2011

Back in 2011, I happen to be in Calgary when Prince William and Kate Middleton were visiting the city. I thought it was once in a life-time opportunity to see the Royals, so I lined up with a huge crowd for hours and hours in the summer’s heat, just to see 30 seconds of them pass by, far off in the distance at a Government Reception at the BMO Centre on July 7, 2011. The newly wed Royal Couple were on their 8th day of their first joint overseas tour.

idearabbit-royalsParade before the Royals arrive

idearabbit-royals2 idearabbit-royals3 Prince William and Kate Middleton arrive on a horse drawn carriage wearing cowboy hats

Unfortunately, we couldn’t see the rest of the ceremony which was held in front of the building from where we were standing. With so many people, there was no way to get any closer. Still, it was exciting to get a glimpse of the Royals :)