Banh Mi · Cheap Eats

Banh Mi Boy Calgary Review: A Late-Night Banh Mi Spot in Altadore

I’d just finished my appointment when L floated the idea of lunch. I wasn’t in the mood to sit down anywhere, so I suggested takeout. There’s a new spot that opened up in Altadore, Banh Mi Boy. I’ve been creeping on their Google reviews for months. I'm skeptical of Google reviews, but seeing John Manzo and… Continue reading Banh Mi Boy Calgary Review: A Late-Night Banh Mi Spot in Altadore

Chinese · Vegetarian

Padmandi: Best Vegan Restaurant in Calgary (That Actually Hold Up)

My father is back in town! To celebrate this joyous news, Chew Steel and I brought takeout to my parents' house. I thought long and hard about where to order from and decided on Padmandi, a vegan restaurant in Calgary’s Heritage / Kingsland area. Let’s listen to If You Leave by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the… Continue reading Padmandi: Best Vegan Restaurant in Calgary (That Actually Hold Up)

Restaurants · Wine tasting

Vine Arts Wine Tasting Calgary: Franz Weninger (Juice Imports) Review

My friends Lululemon, Divine Offering, Kournikova, and 47 attended Juice Import’s special event ($60) with Franz Weninger, a winemaker from Austria and Hungary. We arrived at Vine Arts in Calgary’s Beltline District and were welcomed by Erik Mercier and Mark Couillard with a glass of Weinland White. Before I forget, let’s play a little music… Continue reading Vine Arts Wine Tasting Calgary: Franz Weninger (Juice Imports) Review

Mediterranean · Restaurants · Special Occasion · Steakhouse

Park by Sidewalk Citizen: One of Calgary’s best meals

Five Stars was in Calgary for 24 hours. After reading Elizabeth Chooney-Booth's praise for Park by Sidewalk Citizen’s aged Alberta beef platter in the Calgary Herald, I booked a reservation. Let’s listen to Gymnopédie No.1 for this post.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-Xm7s9eGxU This is the second time I’ve ever eaten at Park by Sidewalk Citizen and this experience… Continue reading Park by Sidewalk Citizen: One of Calgary’s best meals

Cheap Eats · Comfort food · Fast Food

Cluck N Cleaver Calgary: Worth It on SkipTheDishes?

I still had a Skip the Dishes gift certificate from work, quietly begging to be used. A quick scroll through my options led me to Cluck N Cleaver in Calgary’s Beltline. I was surprised to see prices that rivalled fast food. Even better, the Skip markup was so minimal it barely mattered. I’ve eaten here… Continue reading Cluck N Cleaver Calgary: Worth It on SkipTheDishes?