French · Restaurants · Special Occasion

Francine’s Calgary: A Girls’ Night Spot Worth Booking

Kournikova, Lululemon, 47, and I met at Francine's for a long-overdue dinner. Francine's is a French pop-up bar housed in Meat & Bread. I've meant to check out this bar for ages, but circumstances prevented me until our girls' night. Let's listen to "Cherry Pie" by Sade for this post. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNkbbA_xW5E The bartender makes a mean cocktail! These… Continue reading Francine’s Calgary: A Girls’ Night Spot Worth Booking

Restaurants · Vietnamese

First Street Corner – Pure Street Food

On Saturday, I met up with my colleagues. I hosted a little gathering at my house, and then we met for brunch the following morning at First Street Corner, in Calgary's Victoria Park neighbourhood. For this post, let’s listen to: “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” by The Proclaimers.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbNlMtqrYS0 I suggested First Street Market because we wouldn't… Continue reading First Street Corner – Pure Street Food

Restaurants · Seafood

Salt & Brick – New spot in Calgary

For our monthly girls' night, we picked Salt & Brick, a hot spot that just opened up. Unfortunately, Betty was sick, so it was just Kournikova, Quebecoise and me. Let's listen to "Confident" by Demi Lovato for this post. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwLRQn61oUY We were seated on the main floor, near the front door. I liked our spacious table… Continue reading Salt & Brick – New spot in Calgary

Cabos San Lucas · Cheap Eats · Restaurants · Seafood

Cabo San Lucas Review: Where locals eat

Cabos San Lucas is only a four-hour flight, which makes for a quick and easy vacation for us. This trip was our fourth time in Cabos. I like revisiting vacation spots because I get to know all the best places. For this post, let's listen to "La Raspa". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edUxc_LaJ1E One of my new favourite restaurants… Continue reading Cabo San Lucas Review: Where locals eat

French · Restaurants · Special Occasion

Cassis Bistro: Where to go for French food in Calgary

Five Stars and Me Shell visited Calgary to celebrate my belated birthday, which also happened on Lunar New Year. I debated against three options for our dinner - Sukiyaki House, Klein/Harris, and Cassis Bistro. I opted for the latter because Me Shell loves French cuisine. Let's listen to "Racing Horses" by Cheng² Duo for this post.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Kt2mNChGdc&t=9s… Continue reading Cassis Bistro: Where to go for French food in Calgary