On Friday, L had plans that didn't involve me, as none of his friends were bringing out their old broads. Boys' night out is not only gender-unfriendly but is also the bane of my social life. To quell my displeasure, he promised we would go somewhere nice for dinner on Saturday. I wish I could… Continue reading Cassis Bistro: Calgary Review
Category: Restaurants
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
Weekend in Calgary: The Trop, Major Tom, Soc Trang (date night #12) and Aussie Rules
The plan on Friday was to host Beep Beep, Sunflower and Lovegastrogirl for dinner, then head to The Trop for the live music. However, as the evening crept on, our plans changed. Beep Beep rescheduled her flight due to childcare issues, and later, Lovegastrogirl declined due to work commitments. However, Sunflower was still up for… Continue reading Weekend in Calgary: The Trop, Major Tom, Soc Trang (date night #12) and Aussie Rules
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
Hitting the Sauce 