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Oysters-bender continues... National Beer Hall FINE FOOD, BEER & SPIRITS

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August 13, 2015 by Vania Ling in Calgary, Love me Says food

[LIGHTNING POST]

I arrived in my hometown Calgary on Tuesday and my mom has been waiting for a drinking & oyster slurping partner for ages.   In the afternoon she texted asking if I'd like to go to National for oysters and drinks.  I thought, "this couldn't be more perfect, all I want is to oyster, all the time!" 

It may just be me but I feel like a year or two ago there was one National Beer hall on 17th and i blinked, they 'spawned' and there are now four!  From bowling and ping pong to roof-top beer gardens and family fine food. Their breadth reaches far and wide.  

The only other memory of this place is hazy. A year ago when my friends celebrated my return to the cowboy mecca and we drank Jameson whiskey as if my living in Ireland had given me a new liver with rapid metabolism.  I won't divulge too much but it ended well - thanks to George, I got it on film. 

BUCK A SHUCK every Tuesday oysters are $1 each (minimum of 6) 
These are a steal! I always say, you should wonder how it is that your food can be sold so cheap. Even more impressive is that both East & West coast oysters are the same price.  Depending on the season, the types may vary but there will always be one of each species! This week we had Sawmill Bay & Raspberry Point. Surprisingly, we preferred the west coast oysters this week. My only complaint is the mignonette and its lack of garnish, but really that's not a real complaint.  

COCKTAILS & PINTS all single portions & beers are $5.50.

I'm sharing the Oyster-Love this month, I hope you'll share it too! Where are your favourite places to eat oysters? [Previous Post: Oyster Seeds at the Hatchery] 

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August 13, 2015 /Vania Ling
oysters, Calgary, buck a shuck, happy hour, National Beer, NTL.ca
Calgary, Love me Says food
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