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Supper Club Calgary: With Francine’s Chef Garret Martin & Bar Manager Nate Wry

Town Hospitality organized an event. The lineup included Chef Garret Martin and Bar Manager Nate Wry of Francine's, Sugar Water Events, and Kyo-Jean Chung from Crush Imports. Garret previously ran Major Tom and later, Francine's, where I ate one of the best steaks in my life. Set from 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. dinner included… Continue reading Supper Club Calgary: With Francine’s Chef Garret Martin & Bar Manager Nate Wry

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Francine’s Calgary: A Girls’ Night Spot Worth Booking

Kournikova, Lululemon, 47, and I met at Francine's for a long-overdue dinner. Francine's is a French pop-up bar housed in Meat & Bread. I've meant to check out this bar for ages, but circumstances prevented me until our girls' night. Let's listen to "Cherry Pie" by Sade for this post. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNkbbA_xW5E The bartender makes a mean cocktail! These… Continue reading Francine’s Calgary: A Girls’ Night Spot Worth Booking

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Cassis Bistro: Where to go for French food in Calgary

Five Stars and Me Shell visited Calgary to celebrate my belated birthday, which also happened on Lunar New Year. I debated against three options for our dinner - Sukiyaki House, Klein/Harris, and Cassis Bistro. I opted for the latter because Me Shell loves French cuisine. Let's listen to "Racing Horses" by Cheng² Duo for this post.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Kt2mNChGdc&t=9s… Continue reading Cassis Bistro: Where to go for French food in Calgary

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New French fusion: Bar Chouette

Jaime was in town! I took her to Bar Chouette because she's a fan of Duncan Ly's restaurants, and I wanted a place with a nice vibe. This is my second time at this restaurant. My experience this time was even better, likely because I took the advice of our server, Abby. Let's listen to… Continue reading New French fusion: Bar Chouette