The Calgary restaurant scene is hardly typical, in any sense.

For over a decade these thieves charged prices that would  have made a three star Michelin chef blush, with service that ranged from atrocious to fair, and food that was the same.

Many of the survivors have made adjustments, but some of  the old robber barons just won't learn.

It took a few winters in Scottsdale to see how real quality food and service can lead to a great dining experience, and what a $200 meal was really supposed to be.

one advantage to a recession is watching the arrogant pretenders fade away.

Calgary will be back, even now this city is still striving.

maybe the restaurant scene will even be worth the prices.