I didn't even have to ask L where he wanted to celebrate his birthday. Instead, I just requested a day that he wasn't working late. For this post, let's listen to "Business Time" by Flight of the Conchords. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhN93rFZuJs Though we have eaten at Sukiyaki House countless times, this Friday was the first time we… Continue reading Sukiyaki House Calgary Review: One of the Best Japanese Restaurants in Calgary?
Author: Hitting the Sauce
Pigeonhole – Happy Hour in Calgary
After sampling so many delightful wines at Bricks Wine Co, I asked Erik where Turned and I could go to continue our afternoon of merriment. I specifically requested recommendations for restaurants that serve wines from Juice Imports. He recommended Business and Pleasure, Frenchies, Ten Foot Henry and Pat and Betty. Unfortunately, most of the restaurants… Continue reading Pigeonhole – Happy Hour in Calgary
Laurent Saillard Wine Tasting Event Calgary by Juice Imports
So, it's official - I'm a groupie. I should start wearing a Juice Import tee shirt to show my support for natural wine importers Erik Mercier and Mark Couillard. On Sunday, I took my sister-in-law Turned to Juice Import's Laurent Saillard wine tasting ($20) at Bricks Wine Co. For this post, let's listen to "Foux… Continue reading Laurent Saillard Wine Tasting Event Calgary by Juice Imports
Merchants Restaurant & Bar Calgary: A Marda Loop Meat Market
My friends told me that the scene at Merchants Restaurant & Bar on "Wine Wednesday" is a real hoot. Apparently, the crowd makes for great people-watching. So for our monthly girls' night, Kournikova, Betty, Québecoise, and I decided to check it out for ourselves. I called ahead to make reservations. However, a staffer informed me… Continue reading Merchants Restaurant & Bar Calgary: A Marda Loop Meat Market
Calgary Wine Event: Kindeli Wines Tasting with Juice Imports
On Sunday, Kournikova joined me for a wine tasting ($29) at Vine Arts. Hosted by the co-owner of Juice Imports, Erik Mercier showcased Kindeli wines from Nelson, New Zealand. Let's listen to "Hurt Feelings" by Flight of the Conchords for this post. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuJzSTNDUGI Our welcome drink was Kindeli Primavera, a rosé with a dark, raspberry-like… Continue reading Calgary Wine Event: Kindeli Wines Tasting with Juice Imports
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