I’d just finished my appointment when L floated the idea of lunch. I wasn’t in the mood to sit down anywhere, so I suggested takeout. There’s a new spot that opened up in Altadore, Banh Mi Boy. I’ve been creeping on their Google reviews for months. I'm skeptical of Google reviews, but seeing John Manzo and… Continue reading Banh Mi Boy Calgary Review: A Late-Night Banh Mi Spot in Altadore
Category: Cheap Eats
Cluck N Cleaver Calgary: Worth It on SkipTheDishes?
I still had a Skip the Dishes gift certificate from work, quietly begging to be used. A quick scroll through my options led me to Cluck N Cleaver in Calgary’s Beltline. I was surprised to see prices that rivalled fast food. Even better, the Skip markup was so minimal it barely mattered. I’ve eaten here… Continue reading Cluck N Cleaver Calgary: Worth It on SkipTheDishes?
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
Phoenix Gate Chinese Cuisine – Seven takeout boxes later
On Beep Beep’s last day in Calgary, we went for dim sum at Phoenix Gate. My previous two visits had been great, so I figured the third would be just as good. Let's listen to Love and Happiness by Al Green. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8AMZmWqgRM I ordered: BBQ Pork Rice Roll ($6.25), BBQ Pork Baked Buns ($6.50),Sui Mai… Continue reading Phoenix Gate Chinese Cuisine – Seven takeout boxes later
Pathway Momos: A low-key momo spot in Calgary
Divine Offering has spoiled me twice now with takeout from Pathway Momo's, located in South Airways, in the northeast quadrant of Calgary. She's been obsessed with these momos since the pandemic. After tasting them myself, I get her love for Nepalese dumplings. Let's listen to Touch by Katseye for this post. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9CZykYZkOQ Momos are in… Continue reading Pathway Momos: A low-key momo spot in Calgary
Hitting the Sauce 