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
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Central Grand – Dim Sum in Calgary
My brother Narc was in town! My mother, Boss Lady, immediately called for a family reunion over dim sum. I remembered Judith, one of the owners at Sukiyaki House, once mentioning she dines often at Central Grand. What is good enough for Judith is more than good enough for me! Let's listen to Kiss by… Continue reading Central Grand – Dim Sum in Calgary
Banh Mi Date #15: Paper Lantern in Calgary
For the past year, I've corresponded with Danni on Instagram. We share similar tastes in food, and we've even been to the same restaurants at the same time, though we weren't aware then. We decided to meet up officially. I invited my friend, the Olympian. Divine Offering isn't accessible on Wednesdays so that she couldn't… Continue reading Banh Mi Date #15: Paper Lantern in Calgary
Boston review: Peach Farm
I booked a Ghosts & Gravestones Trolley Tour when L returned to the hotel. I knew this would be a silly excursion, but I was curious about the small cemeteries scattered throughout the downtown core. For this post, let's listen to "Smokin" by Boston. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GzMx9CnhVk The tour was corny, and the stories were grossly exaggerated… Continue reading Boston review: Peach Farm
Sso Yummy: Best kimbap in Calgary
After my appointment in Inglewood, I planned to order lunch from Xich Lo in Eau Claire. However, I remembered L was craving kimbap (Korean sushi) all week. I heard good things about the food at Sso Yummy in Chinatown, so I selflessly forwent my banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich) for his kimbap. For this post, let’s… Continue reading Sso Yummy: Best kimbap in Calgary