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
Category: Bakery
Sidewalk Citizen – Bread Class
For years, I've wanted to take a bread class at Sidewalk Citizen, in Calgary's East Village. The opportunity finally came up when my friend Divine Offering mentioned she wanted to start taking some cooking classes. She was game for a bread session ($150), so we booked it. For this post, let's listen to "If I… Continue reading Sidewalk Citizen – Bread Class
Lina’s Italian Market – New Inglewood eatery
Before our wine-tasting event at Bricks Wine Co, Sunflower generously treated me to brunch. She initially suggested Deane House, but I remembered Lina's Italian Market opened a new location in Calgary's Inglewood neighbourhood, which I wanted to check out. For this post, let's listen to "We Can't Stop" by Miley Cyrus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrUvu1mlWco We wandered over… Continue reading Lina’s Italian Market – New Inglewood eatery
Where to shop in Calgary: Italian Centre Shop
My father-in-law Bobbino and I are trying to get in as many beer and pizza lunches as possible before my sabbatical ends. We usually head to Richmond Pub or Newcastle Pub, but I was craving something different on Monday. For this post, let's listen to "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant" by Billy Joel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hxx8IWIvKg0 I… Continue reading Where to shop in Calgary: Italian Centre Shop
New Marda Loop cafe: Le Comptoir, by François
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
Hitting the Sauce 