My friend Bex.oxo told me about a new French cafe in Marda Loop, Le Comptoir, by François. Her roommate Valentina recently arrived from Ukraine and started working there, so we decided to visit on a sunny afternoon. Let’s listen to “Le Gorille” by George Brassens for this post. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSAzyMceCOA This quaint cafe only fits a… Continue reading New Marda Loop cafe: Le Comptoir, by François
Author: Hitting the Sauce
Chicken Omnibus
L and I visited our adorable nephew in Bowness. After a successful playdate, we decided to order dinner from Chicken Omnibus. I'm glad we checked it out, as this is our new favourite place for Korean-style fried chicken. For this post, let's listen to "Do You Believe in Magic" by The Loving' Spoonful. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnbfuAcCqpY I… Continue reading Chicken Omnibus
Calgary Wine Tasting: Fringe France at Vine Arts
On Friday evening, L, Bottlenick, and I went to the Fringe France wine tasting ($50) at Vine Arts on 17th Ave. Klaire McCallum, our host for the evening, selected wines from France's lesser-known regions from wineries that produce only a small number of wines each year. Choosing this class was a no-brainer for me, as… Continue reading Calgary Wine Tasting: Fringe France at Vine Arts
Noble Pie Pizza Calgary Review: What to Order + Is It Worth the Wait
My beloved Jaime is in town! I haven't seen my vegetarian friend since COVID. I suggested Noble Pie Pizza for our dinner date, as I know she appreciates a good pizza. For this post, let's listen to "Comfortably Numb" by Pink Floyd. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FrOQC-zEog We ordered the Marinated Olives ($8) and a glass of the Venturini… Continue reading Noble Pie Pizza Calgary Review: What to Order + Is It Worth the Wait
Calgary Late Night Eats: Namsan Korean Cuisine Review
I love going out on Friday night. I figure I have the perfect excuse. By the end of the week, we are out of groceries and too tired to cook, and we can celebrate the end of a busy week. For this post, let's listen to "That's All" by Genesis. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vzyn60Zns-E I wanted to check… Continue reading Calgary Late Night Eats: Namsan Korean Cuisine Review
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