My father is back in town! To celebrate this joyous news, Chew Steel and I brought takeout to my parents' house. I thought long and hard about where to order from and decided on Padmandi, a vegan restaurant in Calgary’s Heritage / Kingsland area. Let’s listen to If You Leave by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the… Continue reading Padmandi: Best Vegan Restaurant in Calgary (That Actually Hold Up)
Category: Chinese
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
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
Lennox Pub and Hot’ N Fast: Wings and Takeout in Calgary
On Wednesday, Bobbino and G-mah invited us to Lennox Pub. When Chew Steel and I entered, it took me a few seconds for my eyes to adjust to the darkness. When my vision focused, I admired the pub's polished wood fixtures and finishes. Let's listen "Hot N Cold" by Katie Perry to this post. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LG558yBrNfk… Continue reading Lennox Pub and Hot’ N Fast: Wings and Takeout in Calgary
Phoenix Gate – Dim Sum in Calgary
I haven't lunched with Ms. Biz for the last two years, and since then, I've stopped eating out for dim sum. She had a way of ordering food that elevated the mediocre Chinese scene eked out in Cowtown. Now I can thank my friend Truth Serum for recommending a new gem, Phoenix Gate. For this… Continue reading Phoenix Gate – Dim Sum in Calgary
Hitting the Sauce 