On our way back from Banff, I suggested we stop at Crazyweed in Canmore. The last time I ate there was probably around 2010. Back then, having moved from Vancouver, I found Calgary’s restaurant scene underwhelming. Chew Steel insisted I simply wasn’t going to the right places. Early in our relationship, he introduced me to restaurants like Wa’s… Continue reading Crazyweed Canmore Review: Happy Hour and Mountain Views
Category: Restaurants
Calypso’s Greek Taverna Calgary Review: A Go-To Greek Spot
On Sunday, Chew Steel and I met up with Captain M and Dr. V to their favourite Greek spot, Calypso’s Greek Taverna, just north of downtown Calgary. When we arrived, we noticed the restaurant's sign now reads: Brunch Glory & Calypso’s Greek Taverna. It's the same room, split across two services: brunch from 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.,… Continue reading Calypso’s Greek Taverna Calgary Review: A Go-To Greek Spot
Vine Arts Wine Tasting Calgary: Franz Weninger (Juice Imports) Review
My friends Lululemon, Divine Offering, Kournikova, and 47 attended Juice Import’s special event ($60) with Franz Weninger, a winemaker from Austria and Hungary. We arrived at Vine Arts in Calgary’s Beltline District and were welcomed by Erik Mercier and Mark Couillard with a glass of Weinland White. Before I forget, let’s play a little music… Continue reading Vine Arts Wine Tasting Calgary: Franz Weninger (Juice Imports) Review
Park by Sidewalk Citizen: One of Calgary’s best meals
Five Stars was in Calgary for 24 hours. After reading Elizabeth Chooney-Booth's praise for Park by Sidewalk Citizen’s aged Alberta beef platter in the Calgary Herald, I booked a reservation. Let’s listen to Gymnopédie No.1 for this post. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-Xm7s9eGxU This is the second time I’ve ever eaten at Park by Sidewalk Citizen and this experience… Continue reading Park by Sidewalk Citizen: One of Calgary’s best meals
The Sound Room and Turkish Kebab House: A Calgary night out
On Friday, I was feeling spry and suggested to Chew Steel that we start at the Sound Room, then head to Turkish Kebab House in Calgary’s Manchester area. Let’s listen to Colours by Black Pumas for this post. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0G383538qzQ The Sound Room is my favourite place to decompress. I love the ritual of descending into… Continue reading The Sound Room and Turkish Kebab House: A Calgary night out
Hitting the Sauce 