I took my parents and in-laws to Emerald Garden for an early Mother’s Day dinner. I preordered the lobster a day ahead, knowing it’s my mother, Boss Lady, favourite dish. This was my third visit, and somehow the food keeps getting better. Let’s listen to Mom by Meghan Trainor. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_YIMeKDzxf8&feature=youtu.be Though we arrived right at… Continue reading Emerald Garden Calgary: Garlic Lobster and Cantonese Comfort Food
Author: Hitting the Sauce
Park By Sidewalk Citizen: Serious Cooking in a Beautiful Room
Kournikova, Betty, Québécoise and I met up at my house before dinner. We started the evening with a bottle of Roza Petsovits by Franz Weninger. Kournikova took one sip and let out a pent up sigh, declaring she enjoyed it just as much as she had at Weninger's tasting at Vine Arts. She recalled Franz saying he… Continue reading Park By Sidewalk Citizen: Serious Cooking in a Beautiful Room
Crazyweed Canmore Review: Happy Hour and Mountain Views
On our way back from Banff, I suggested we stop at Crazyweed in Canmore. The last time I ate there was probably around 2010. Back then, having moved from Vancouver, I found Calgary’s restaurant scene underwhelming. Chew Steel insisted I simply wasn’t going to the right places. Early in our relationship, he introduced me to restaurants like Wa’s… Continue reading Crazyweed Canmore Review: Happy Hour and Mountain Views
Fairmont Banff Springs: Is Fairmont Gold Worth It?
After 16 years in Calgary, Banff remains my favourite place to disappear for a weekend. Last Halloween, Divine Offering and I had planned a stay at the Fairmont Banff Springs, but I had to cancel at the last minute. We finally made it out in late April. For this travel post, let’s listen to I Ain’t… Continue reading Fairmont Banff Springs: Is Fairmont Gold Worth It?
Calypso’s Greek Taverna Calgary Review: A Go-To Greek Spot
On Sunday, Chew Steel and I met up with Captain M and Dr. V to their favourite Greek spot, Calypso’s Greek Taverna, just north of downtown Calgary. When we arrived, we noticed the restaurant's sign now reads: Brunch Glory & Calypso’s Greek Taverna. It's the same room, split across two services: brunch from 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.,… Continue reading Calypso’s Greek Taverna Calgary Review: A Go-To Greek Spot
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