Restaurants · Vietnamese

First Street Corner – Pure Street Food

On Saturday, I met up with my colleagues. I hosted a little gathering at my house, and then we met for brunch the following morning at First Street Corner, in Calgary's Victoria Park neighbourhood. For this post, let’s listen to: “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” by The Proclaimers.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbNlMtqrYS0 I suggested First Street Market because we wouldn't… Continue reading First Street Corner – Pure Street Food

Vietnamese

An An Kitchen & Bar: New Vietnamese restaurant in Calgary’s Beltline District

On Friday, Chew Steel and I decided to go out for an early dinner. He suggested we try a new restaurant he thought I would like, An An Kitchen & Bar. We parked at his sister and brother-in-law's business, conveniently located right across from the restaurant. For this post, let's listen to "Dilemma" by Green… Continue reading An An Kitchen & Bar: New Vietnamese restaurant in Calgary’s Beltline District

Bars/Lounges · Wine tasting

Avitus Wine Bar – Top Date Night Spot in Marda Loop

Last Monday, we wanted to get out and try somewhere new. I suggested Avitus, a tiny wine bar in Calgary's Marda Loop neighbourhood. Chew Steel was game, so off we went. For this post, let's listen to "Maneater" by Nelly Furtado. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I512Mgmb678 Before we walked in, I warned Chew Steel that Avitus was a chick… Continue reading Avitus Wine Bar – Top Date Night Spot in Marda Loop

Beer · Vietnamese

Sunday in Calgary: Tail Gunner Brewery and Rau Bistro

Chew Steel and I stopped by Tail Gunner Brewery for a beer. Acme Pizza has officially moved into the brewery, and we saw several customers coming in to pick up a pie. Our server informed us if we wanted pizza, we could order from her, which is a different system than when Acme was at Two House… Continue reading Sunday in Calgary: Tail Gunner Brewery and Rau Bistro

Restaurants · Seafood

Salt & Brick – New spot in Calgary

For our monthly girls' night, we picked Salt & Brick, a hot spot that just opened up. Unfortunately, Betty was sick, so it was just Kournikova, Quebecoise and me. Let's listen to "Confident" by Demi Lovato for this post. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwLRQn61oUY We were seated on the main floor, near the front door. I liked our spacious table… Continue reading Salt & Brick – New spot in Calgary