Former U.S. president George W. Bush spent Monday night dining in a northwest Calgary restaurant.
The president is in the city to speak with Calgary's business elite at a luncheon on Tuesday.
But he spent his first evening back in Calgary since the G-8 Summit dining at an Italian restaurant in Kensington.
Bush spent roughly two hours inside, eating pasta, drinking water, and talking with customers and staff members.
"He was a great gentleman. He was alot taller than I expected. But he was personable, down to earth. No fluff. No BS." said patron Patrick Bruce-Lockhart.
Maurizio Terrigno served the former president dinner. He recalled the experience was like hanging out with his own family in his living room.
"It was an opportunity to truly enjoy one of the world's leaders on a first name basis." gushed Terrigno. "With the exception of the birth of my son, it's right up there."
A small crowd gathered to try and catch a glimpse of the former world leader, who waved to onlookers as his motorcade sped away.
Protesters are expected to greet the controversial former president when he speaks on Tuesday.
