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Re: I Dare You to Eat at The Brave Bull

Elisa — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 02:35:22 -0000

I've been there a half dozen times and Helen (she's the older Asian lady a pp mentioned; her English is a little sketchy but with patience she'll get it) will be your waitress. She reminds me of the grandma I wish I had. She remembers the regulars that did appear whiel we dined there and knows what they like to order. My hubby is the chatty type so we found out that it's just her and her husband (the reason why you will wait about 1/2 hour for your food to come out) and her kids are off doing their own thing. The decor is 70's kitch and the prices stuck in the early 90's (I hope they did change the menu to reflect the new percentage for the GST). Bring a open mind (and a couple of back up choices if they no longer serve the dish you want) and chill while you are there; you'll have a fun time if not memorable time.

Re: I Dare You to Eat at The Brave Bull

Kate L — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 02:20:36 -0000

My pals over at Urbanspoon at least have a listing page for the Brave Bull: http://www.urbanspoon.com/r...

Maybe once you and your readers give it a try, you can post your mini-reviews there.

Re: I Dare You to Eat at The Brave Bull

buzz — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:49:00 -0000

@Lisa .. make sure you hit Raul's blog - he's got a bunch of people going on Monday night.. there will be safety in numbers.

http://hummingbird604.com/2...

Re: I Dare You to Eat at The Brave Bull

Lisa — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:40:05 -0000

OMG - too funny. Just heard Buz talking about the Brave Bull. We live in the area and think the same thing when we drive by. My boyfriend is dying to try it out - i'm terrifed. He almost has me convinced and since we are moving soon we've decided to go before we move.. maybe we'll see you there monday.

Re: I Dare You to Eat at The Brave Bull

Tina — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:26:14 -0000

I ate there about 10 years ago with a friend. Like you, we had driven by so many times and decided it was going to be an adventure. An older Asian woman proudly seated us in "her garden" where she had a huge collection of plants. Oddly, she seated us in a completely seperate area than all the other diners in the restaurant.

As I remember it the food was fine... I mean, you are talking about a steak dinner for $8.95. Just as good as Denny's or a similar restaurant. The value came in the atmosphere :)

Re: I Dare You to Eat at The Brave Bull

ernie — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:08:57 -0000

Not a full review, but I hit the brave bull years ago. It's not nearly as scary as most people think.

http://www.inanimate.ca/200...

Re: I Dare You to Eat at The Brave Bull

eric — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:01:27 -0000

Been there, done that (twice). Run by an elderly Chinese couple who are extremely nice (like grandparents). You get a bit more than you pay for - they haven't raised prices in 15 years and the age of the signs support that. The veggies are total mush but the meat (prime rib) I had was reasonably good. Certainly not a date night but fun to be had with a few buddies. Large parties need to call ahead cause they don't have a lot of business anymore.

Re: I Dare You to Eat at The Brave Bull

Roger Kingkade — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:58:36 -0000

Buzz,

I ate at the Bull with a friend one afternoon on a whim. We'd noticed it before and thought it would be daring to grab a meal. We both had steaks. Mine was one of the most mediocre steaks I've ever had. The sides were forgettable, but the meat was passable, all things considered.

Nothing compared to the beef of Alberta.

Re: I Dare You to Eat at The Brave Bull

Ryan Cousineau — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 02:08:57 -0000

This is timely. A bit more than a month ago, a friend (over a dinner at Zen) said he had been there not too long ago, and the verdict was it was run by a nice couple, and it was the best steak you were going to get for the price.

Re: I Dare You to Eat at The Brave Bull

Sharon — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:54:17 -0000

I drive by there every time I head downtown, and I've always wondered about it as well. I'm definitely interested in hearing what it's like inside, but I'm definitely too chicken to try it myself. :)

Re: I Dare You to Eat at The Brave Bull

Karen — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:16:47 -0000

I'm in! Especially if it turns into a group outing. I've eaten at many a questionable establishment...don't let my online fru-fru reviews fool you.

And have you ever seen what Filipinos love to eat? You may have...it's often on Fear Factor: http://www.nbc.com/Fear_Fac...

Re: I Dare You to Eat at The Brave Bull

Ryoh A — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:18:38 -0000

I think we should all get together www.improveverywhere.com style Mission. Everyone goes there in small groups and say we don't know why there are so many people there.

Re: I Dare You to Eat at The Brave Bull

Raul — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:27:31 -0000

Maybe it will be a DotCom Steak then :-) Lots of bloggers AND twitterers seem interested and willing to come along with me!

Re: I Dare You to Eat at The Brave Bull

Isabella J Mori — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:08:46 -0000

Hi Buzz, I couldn't help it, I needed to write about the Brave Bull, a restaurant for which I have many warm feelings. However, it's been quite a while since I last went there so I'm sure it's time for Raul to check it out again.

Re: I Dare You to Eat at The Brave Bull

Tod Maffin — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:05:15 -0000

lol! Great idea. I've driven by that place countless times and said to myself 'How is that place still open!'

Re: I Dare You to Eat at The Brave Bull

nancy (aka money coach) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:59:47 -0000

no way! I'm a banker, not a food reviewer, but I can't wait to see what comes of this one.

Re: I Dare You to Eat at The Brave Bull

buzz — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:39:50 -0000

Hmmm I'm wondering if we just have a huge "Dot Com Steak" event like what John Chow does with his Dot Com Pho...

????

Re: I Dare You to Eat at The Brave Bull

Tyler Ingram — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:37:15 -0000

Raul if you do it.. that would be great! I too have driven past that place wondering what's up with it. Good luck!

Re: I Dare You to Eat at The Brave Bull

buzzbishop — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:08:38 -0000

I did bolt rather quickly to get home to Z .. but I look forward to meeting you soon.. and reading your review!

Re: I Dare You to Eat at The Brave Bull

Raul — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:58:19 -0000

Hi Buzz,

I saw you yesterday at Joe Solomon's talk but you left early and I didn't get a chance to say hi. I'm in. I'll review the Brave Bull :-)

Best,
Raul