Before my brother and his kids left the province, I took the whole crew to Sukiyaki House. Sure, BC has no shortage of Japanese restaurants, but I had a feeling this place would stand out. Let's listen to "Conga" by Miami Sound Machine for this post. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SXX-pWzOY8 When we arrived, Justin greeted me and asked… Continue reading Sukiyaki House Calgary: One of the Best Sushi Restaurants in Calgary?
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Where to eat in Calgary: Bar Chouette, Lonely Mouth and Hayden Block BBQ
My brother Five Stars was in town for two nights. I asked him to pick the restaurants because he never lets me forget if the food isn't up to his standard. Twenty years ago, I chose an Italian restaurant for lunch in downtown Vancouver, and he still bitches about that meal. For this post, let's… Continue reading Where to eat in Calgary: Bar Chouette, Lonely Mouth and Hayden Block BBQ
Yakitori Sanki Tokyo: Bib Gourmand Spot Worth the Stop
One of my best-ever dining experiences was at Yakitori Sanka in Tokyo. I found this tiny spot when looking through the Michelin guide. The owner uses specialty local chickens and dusts each piece with sun-dried salt from the eastern Kochi Prefecture over Tosa binchotan charcoal. Not only was this the best yakitori and sake I… Continue reading Yakitori Sanki Tokyo: Bib Gourmand Spot Worth the Stop
Goro and Gun – Happy hour in downtown Calgary
Divine Offering and I met after work to grab a drink. She picked Goro and Gun, as their happy hour is too good to resist. From 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., you can enjoy snacks for a mere five dollars and savour bowls of ramen or hefty sushi rolls priced at just ten bucks. Cocktails… Continue reading Goro and Gun – Happy hour in downtown Calgary
Lonely Mouth: Japanese on 17th Ave
I didn't want to cook on Sunday, so I informed L that his old broad was taking him out for dinner. I felt like Japanese, but Sukiyaki House is closed on Sunday. Where else could we go? I remembered seeing Miss Foodie post about a memorable meal at Lonely Mouth, so I booked a last-minute… Continue reading Lonely Mouth: Japanese on 17th Ave
Hitting the Sauce 