Vine Styles in Kensington offers free tastings every Saturday, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Divine Offering and I dropped by as Mark from Juice Imports was sampling three newish wines. For this post, let's listen to Oh! Darling. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BznFjbcBVs There was quite a line to taste these wines, proof that Vine Styles is full of… Continue reading Vine Styles Calgary Saturday Wine Tastings
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Bar Gigi: Avenue Calgary’s Best Restaurants (2025/2026)
I just had the best meal of 2025. Sure, the year's only half over, but I don't anticipate eating better than I did at Bar Gigi last Saturday in Calgary's Bridgeland community. For this post, let's listen to E-Pro by Beck. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIrG6xBW5Wk I was shocked at how small Bar Gigi is. There were barely a… Continue reading Bar Gigi: Avenue Calgary’s Best Restaurants (2025/2026)
Calgary Wine Tasting: Juice Import x Unfiltered Wine Bar
Lululemon and I dropped by to visit Mark Couillard from Juice Imports, as he was featuring a tasting at Unfiltered Wine Bar in Calgary's Sunalta community. Let's listen to 'Milkshake' for this post. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGL2rytTraA When we arrived, there was a line-up to get in. I'm unsure if it's usually this busy or if it was… Continue reading Calgary Wine Tasting: Juice Import x Unfiltered Wine Bar
Calgary Wine Tasting: Minerality? Erik Mercier from Juice Imports
A recent health development has kept me mostly at home over the past few weeks. However, I've been punctuating my sad little existence with the occasional jaunt. For example, I prebooked a Vine Arts wine tasting ($50) with Erik Mercier from Juice Imports before I was diagnosed, and I figured going wouldn't literally kill me,… Continue reading Calgary Wine Tasting: Minerality? Erik Mercier from Juice Imports
Sukiyaki House Calgary: One of the Best Sushi Restaurants in Calgary?
Before my brother and his kids left the province, I took the whole crew to Sukiyaki House. Sure, BC has no shortage of Japanese restaurants, but I had a feeling this place would stand out. Let's listen to "Conga" by Miami Sound Machine for this post. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SXX-pWzOY8 When we arrived, Justin greeted me and asked… Continue reading Sukiyaki House Calgary: One of the Best Sushi Restaurants in Calgary?
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