L and I met with Matech and Fit for drinks at Side Hustle in Marda Loop. On its website, Side Hustle is self-described as a watering hole tucked behind an alley, so I was surprised to find this bar anything but a hole in the wall. Let's listen to "Radio" by Lana Del Rey for… Continue reading Date night spots in Marda Loop: Side Hustle and Annabelle’s Kitchen
Category: Italian
Old school Italian Restaurant in Calgary: Rea’s Italian Cucina
I wanted to take my brother Five Stars (formerly known as Jacuzzi) out for Italian food. I picked Rea's Italian Cucina, a restaurant I've heard from acquaintances who swear the food at Rea's reminds their nonna's cooking. Let's listen to the "Pasta Song" La Famiglia for this post. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxncWOKeRpE When we arrived, I noticed most… Continue reading Old school Italian Restaurant in Calgary: Rea’s Italian Cucina
Lina’s Italian Market – New Inglewood eatery
Before our wine-tasting event at Bricks Wine Co, Sunflower generously treated me to brunch. She initially suggested Deane House, but I remembered Lina's Italian Market opened a new location in Calgary's Inglewood neighbourhood, which I wanted to check out. For this post, let's listen to "We Can't Stop" by Miley Cyrus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrUvu1mlWco We wandered over… Continue reading Lina’s Italian Market – New Inglewood eatery
Where to shop in Calgary: Italian Centre Shop
My father-in-law Bobbino and I are trying to get in as many beer and pizza lunches as possible before my sabbatical ends. We usually head to Richmond Pub or Newcastle Pub, but I was craving something different on Monday. For this post, let's listen to "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant" by Billy Joel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hxx8IWIvKg0 I… Continue reading Where to shop in Calgary: Italian Centre Shop
Noble Pie Pizza Calgary Review: What to Order + Is It Worth the Wait
My beloved Jaime is in town! I haven't seen my vegetarian friend since COVID. I suggested Noble Pie Pizza for our dinner date, as I know she appreciates a good pizza. For this post, let's listen to "Comfortably Numb" by Pink Floyd. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FrOQC-zEog We ordered the Marinated Olives ($8) and a glass of the Venturini… Continue reading Noble Pie Pizza Calgary Review: What to Order + Is It Worth the Wait
Hitting the Sauce 