Bars/Lounges · Mediterranean · Restaurants

The Sound Room and Turkish Kebab House: A Calgary night out

On Friday, I was feeling spry and suggested to Chew Steel that we start at the Sound Room, then head to Turkish Kebab House in Calgary’s Manchester area. Let’s listen to Colours by Black Pumas for this post.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0G383538qzQ The Sound Room is my favourite place to decompress. I love the ritual of descending into… Continue reading The Sound Room and Turkish Kebab House: A Calgary night out

Bars/Lounges · French · Restaurants · Special Occasion · Steakhouse

Francine: A Standout French Restaurant in Calgary

Divine Offering turned 31! To celebrate this occasion, we went to Francine’s in Calgary's Chinatown district. Though it was a Tuesday night at 6:00 p.m., the restaurant was packed with customers celebrating, and staff hustling to keep up with the steady stream of drink orders. Let’s listen to Fight Song by Rachel Platten for this… Continue reading Francine: A Standout French Restaurant in Calgary

Bars/Lounges · Dessert · French · Restaurants · Special Occasion · Wine tasting

Varbar Wine Bar – Fondue and champagne in Calgary

Lululemon treated me to a belated birthday dinner at Varbar with fondue and champagne. The evening struck a chord between indulgence and charm, securing its place on my list of must-try spots in Calgary when you’re in the mood to celebrate. For this post, let’s listen to Mykonos by Fleet Foxes.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DT-dxG4WWf4 The restaurant is… Continue reading Varbar Wine Bar – Fondue and champagne in Calgary

Bakery · Cheap Eats · Comfort food · Mediterranean

Doughlicious and Doughboy in Calgary: Saturday special

I’ve heard great things about Doughlicious, a family-owned Mediterranean one-stop market in Calgary's Greenview Industrial / McCall area, but didn’t venture in until this weekend. I’m late to the party, and that’s entirely on me. Let’s listen to Peaches and Cream by 112 for this one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wl2NCXzg1FQ&list=RDwl2NCXzg1FQ&start_radio=1 I recognized the owner, Mohamed, from Doughlicious Instagram account. I… Continue reading Doughlicious and Doughboy in Calgary: Saturday special