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
Category: Dim Sum
Central Grand – Dim Sum
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
Phoenix Gate – Dim Sum Gem
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 Gem
Golden Sands – Best dim sum in Calgary
On Sunday morning, Beep Beep and I went shopping at Calgary Farmers' Market. We picked up a cappuccino and chai latte from Analog and walked around the market. After I finished showing her around my favourite vendors, she told me there was a shop she wanted to check out. I was curious where she wanted… Continue reading Golden Sands – Best dim sum in Calgary
Richmond, BC: Shi-Art’s Dim Sum
To celebrate L's birthday, I took him to Vancouver. My parents picked us up at the airport. When we exited her car, I mentioned to Boss Lady that she drives like Mario in Mario Kart. She rolled her eyes and retorted, "I know where I'm going. People just need to get out of my way." For… Continue reading Richmond, BC: Shi-Art’s Dim Sum
Hitting the Sauce 