On Saturday, Québécoise, Sirski, Deal and No Deal met us for dinner at the Exchange in Eau Claire. This dinner was particularly epic because we got to meet one of the chefs at the Exchange, Carla. Let’s listen to “Work It”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eWe9RcT4DI&list=PLRZ3_G5bS4_A5ScYwakjaDghYWBBlMODh&index=10 Chef Carla stopped by our table to let us know one of the… Continue reading The Exchange: Eau Claire Athletic Club in Calgary
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Una Pizza + Wine: Lunch special in Calgary
I took Bex Oxo out for a belated lunch. Since we share a love of a good deal, we checked out Una Pizzeria's lunch special. For this post, let’s listen to Running Up That Hill by Kate Bush. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wp43OdtAAkM&list=RDwp43OdtAAkM&index=1 From Monday to Friday until 2PM, Una offers a $20 lunch special that includes a pop,… Continue reading Una Pizza + Wine: Lunch special in Calgary
Francine Calgary: A Date Night That Actually Holds Up
For my birthday, Chew Steel and I checked out Francine’s, a new French restaurant that opened up in Calgary's Chinatown district. I’ve eaten at Francine’s before at a pop-up and a special event dinner, so I knew we were in for a treat. Let’s listen to Paradise by Sade for this post. https://youtu.be/C0BLKudnyNo?si=3VyL0pBEXjXW9nYQ I made… Continue reading Francine Calgary: A Date Night That Actually Holds Up
La Hacienda & Himalayan Nepali Cuisine: Same night, different worlds
After Christmas and before my first chemo appointment, I wanted to go out for cocktails and a bite to eat. December was a month of indulgent platters from Peasant Cheese and memorable meals at Cassis Bistro, Sukiyaki House, and The Exchange Restaurant. January, by contrast, is about cooking nourishing foods, rest and gentle exercise. For… Continue reading La Hacienda & Himalayan Nepali Cuisine: Same night, different worlds
Emerald Garden – Chinese takeout in Calgary
For my mom’s early Christmas dinner, I ordered takeout from Emerald Garden, located in Calgary's Mount Pleasant / Capitol Hill area. This was my second visit, and I was even more impressed than on my previous visit. When I entered, I was helped by a woman who had the aura of a manager or owner,… Continue reading Emerald Garden – Chinese takeout in Calgary
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