Lovegastrogirl invited me to dine out at Bridgette Bar. Based on our history, she purposely picked a night that she didn't have to work the next day. For this post, let's listen to "Big Energy" by Latto, Mariah Carey and DJ Khaled. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idSJRWzCAN0 Lovegastrogirl ordered Burrata Cheese ($22), Rigatoni ($19), Brussels Sprouts ($14), and Garlic… Continue reading Bridgette Bar: Worth the hype
Category: French
New Marda Loop cafe: Le Comptoir, by François
My friend Bex.oxo told me about a new French cafe in Marda Loop, Le Comptoir, by François. Her roommate Valentina recently arrived from Ukraine and started working there, so we decided to visit on a sunny afternoon. Let’s listen to “Le Gorille” by George Brassens for this post. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSAzyMceCOA This quaint cafe only fits a… Continue reading New Marda Loop cafe: Le Comptoir, by François
Pat & Betty Calgary: French Restaurant Worth the Detour
For our monthly girls' night, I picked Pat & Betty. We started the party at my house with a bottle of sparkling cider I picked up at Vine Arts. Kournikova enjoyed the dry, unfiltered bubbles so much that she snapped a picture. For this post, let's listen to "Bread and Butter" by The Newbeats. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_Jzl_bx3fI… Continue reading Pat & Betty Calgary: French Restaurant Worth the Detour
Cassis Bistro – French eats in Killarney
Kournikova, Betty, and I met at Québecois' house before our dinner at Cassis Bistro. Québecois popped some bubbles, and we also tried a new white wine Kournikova brought over. We picked this French bistro for our monthly dinner because Betty has a penchant for beef tartare, and Cassis makes the best in town. We also… Continue reading Cassis Bistro – French eats in Killarney
Macarons and pastries at Yann Haute Patisserie
L and I started a new tradition. We go out to a restaurant to celebrate Valentine's Day on any day other than February 14th. The reason is that most restaurants are far too busy to give us the experience we want. For this post, let's listen to "White Wedding" by Billie Idol. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAZQaYKZMTI L picked… Continue reading Macarons and pastries at Yann Haute Patisserie
Hitting the Sauce 